The Czech group Vesna wanted to convey a clear message to society not only with their song, but also with the scenery
The most anticipated festival of the year has presented the different performances of the 26 candidate countries to win the crystal microphone. Blanca Paloma has defended her song ‘Eaea’ on stage in Liverpool in Eurovision 2023 where it has dazzled viewers from all over the world. Each country has a different proposal with different sets and choreographies that are analyzed to the smallest detail by both the jury and the public.
One of those moments has not gone unnoticed and has been that of the 14th performance belonging to Czech Republic of the group Vesna with the song ‘My Sister’s Crown’. This song is a feminist message that reinforces the concept of empowerment that they want to transfer with their performance. With great theatricality, the song repeats ‘we are not your dolls’ either ‘Don’t take my sister’s crown from her.’
The Czech group has sought to convey a clear message to society, not only through their song, but also through the staging showing the sign help to identify the gender violence.
You don’t know how important it is that those from the Czech Republic have put into #Eurovision the sign you have to do if you are a victim of gender violence and need help
—Mery (@MeryAmengual) May 13, 2023
This signal, initiated by the Canadian Women’s Foundation, was created in 2020, during the confinement due to the pandemic. Thus, the foundation spread the gesture on its social networks to be able to use it as a tool to fight abuse cases to women around the world, increasing during the pandemic due to domestic isolation caused by the covid.
Ask for help
He 016 attends to the victims of all forms of violence against women. It is a free and confidential phone that provides service in 53 languages and leaves no trace on the bill. Information is also provided via email. [email protected] and counseling and psychosocial care through the WhatsApp number 600 000 016. In addition, minors can contact the ANAR telephone number 900 20 20 10. All resources against gender violence.
You can also call the National Police (091), to the Local Police (092) Yet the Civil Guard (062)