Opera singers joined the 20.000 demonstrators in front of the Palace of Belém in Lisbon, the official residence of the President of the Republic, where a Council of State meeting was taking place yesterday by request of the President because of the social and political events that ocurred last week regarding Portugal's economy.
They sang Lopes Graça's "Acordai" (Wake Up) several times in two hours and, of course, a lot of other demonstrators participated in the choir.
They sang Lopes Graça's "Acordai" (Wake Up) several times in two hours and, of course, a lot of other demonstrators participated in the choir.
17 comments:
A civilized protest such as this, let's hope it touches hearts and minds more than rampages of burning do.
The singing is very moving in the video. I can imagine the power of 20,000 singing it together.
Google Translate let me understand the words.
Wow that must have been one of the best protests ever. I would loved to have been there. Diane
I had never heard of singing opera at a protest. What class.
Amazing! Look at all the people. And the opera? Amazing. Did I just say that? Looks like the media was out in force, too. That is one heck of a choir! One cannot hope but that the devils hear these angels.
must have been something to hear...
That is awesome! And what an incredible, civilized way to protest!! I do have a serious problem with people protesting with such incredible violence as we've seen lately and all in the name of religion????? Somehow that just doesn't say anything very positive about people or religion.
What a wonderfully civil way to express your opinions. Must have been fabulous to hear.
A beautiful song and an amazing demonstration. And when they will be awake?
This is amazing, and very touching! A brilliant form of protest. I hope it's effective.
That would have been great to see in person.
Opera at a protest? This must have been the most beautiful protest ever.
I'm hoping the President is listening.
Much more powerful than violence JM, must have been a very moving experience, let's hope it has positive results.
Lets hope that anyone heard them.
That is a different way to protest.
Must have been the most UNIQUE demonstration ever.
What a great idea! I hope they were heard also by those who take the decisions .....
That's awesome. Equally awesome is how the crowd made a space for you to get the great image of the singing women, including the sign. The first one is great too with the man holding the sign in the foreground looking out over the singing crowd. Brilliant in all aspects...
Post a Comment