Intellectuals, journalists and artists have launched a signature campaign against the planned participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the traditional festival of Italian song in Sanremo on February 11. On the last night of the five-day event, the president wants to add a “message of peace”, as it was dubbed on Italian television.
Zelenskyj’s participation in the festival provoked critical reactions. Well-known intellectuals, diplomats and writers signed a petition against the ‘militarization’ of the festival. “Music should not be mixed with war propaganda,” the petition said. “You can’t make a show out of war. Especially not in a show where songs are performed,” criticized actor and musician Moni Ovadia. criticized TV presenter Mario Giordano.
Popular festival and career springboard for stars
The annual festival at the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo is an Italian institution and hugely popular. It always gets high ratings. No other music event captivates Italians in front of television like the Schlager Festival, which has already served as a springboard to international success for several stars – including Adriano Celentano, Zucchero and Eros Ramazzotti.
Source: Krone
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