The president took the stage together with singer Gilberto Gil during “Janjapalooza” in downtown Rio
The president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) participated this Saturday, 16th, in the last day of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Festivalan event nicknamed “Janjapalooza”, held in Rio de Janeiro. The PT member’s presence was not surprising, considering the extensive security system established in Praça Mauá. However, he surprised by bringing along an unannounced special guest: Gilberto Gil.
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When you go on stage accompanied by the singer, Lula highlighted the importance of turning hunger into a global political issue and thanked the artists and audience for participating in the event. He also thanked his wife for her efforts, Janjaand the Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezesin the organization of the festival.
He then pointed out that Hunger must stop being treated only as a social issue and become a global political priority. He stressed that the problem affects millions of people around the world, while trillions of dollars are invested in military defense.
“Hunger is not a natural problem, it is the result of the irresponsibility of the planet’s rulers. It takes courage, sensitivity and, above all, humanism to change this reality. We cannot allow a child to die of malnutrition,” he said.
The president also shared personal experiences, recalling his childhood marked by food scarcity. “I ate bread for the first time when I was seven. My mother, even without food to prepare for her eight children, never complained. He said: ‘Today he is not there, but tomorrow he will be there.’”
During the event, Lula he also praised the role of artists in mobilizing society and awakening empathy. “The artists who are here today help give voice to those who don’t have the strength to resist. We must share the bread and ensure that everyone has the right to have breakfast, lunch and dinner every day,” he said.
The president also underlined the importance of the festival as a cultural reference point in the context of G20. “This is a first G20 Social and cultural. I have already agreed with South African President Ramaphosa that the next G20 will be held there and I hope that he will convene a World Social Forum. But if the government doesn’t call, civil society must take to the streets alone,” he encouraged.
The president reiterated that the fight against hunger must not be a campaign of insults or accusations, but of collective indignation. “We must outrage the society that has already won the right to food, so we can bring together those who are still hungry,” he said.
The speech of Lula ended with special thanks to the artists and the audience: “You are an encouragement to the singers here. Your reward will not be in money, but in the gratitude of the children who, thanks to this gesture, will have something to eat in the future.”
Security scheme
Unlike previous days, the surroundings of the stage were reinforced with bars and security officers. In order to access the space closest to the structure, the general public first had to undergo a thorough search to ensure that bottles, cans and sharp objects did not enter the premises.
The measure aims to guarantee the integrity of the head of state and prevent anyone from throwing objects on the stage. Due to the measure, the public had to face queues for searches and to pass through metal detectors. Local vendors also failed to stay within the perimeter.
Anyone wanting to buy a drink had to leave the space and look for coolers and coolers outside the security fence. The start of the planned event 5pm late, but it started at 6.02pm.
With the theme “Because the day you will be born happy”the Aliança Global Festival stage has received names such as Alceu Valença, Ney Matogrosso and Fafá de Belém on its third day. Before the festival, Lula attended the closing ceremony of the G20 Social.
Source: Terra
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