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A curious controversy unleashed in Medellín a figure of the devil that is part of the Christmas lights for this year.
In social networks a whole controversy of voices for and against the decoration arose.
“They are beautiful and full of life (they are almost always made with figures of nature) incredible that this year figures of the devil are the ones that decorate the city at Christmas time,” wrote Juliana Hernández.
The Christmas lights were always made so that the children could enjoy a beautiful show, this attracted tourists and united citizens. Our traditions, for years, have been exalted all over the world, but this does not represent what the Paisa Christmas is! pic.twitter.com/5ggl55pt3D
– medellincuentaconmigo (@ medellincuenta1) November 17, 2020
On the other hand, some citizens commented that the figure of the devil refers to the Carnivals of Riosucio, as well as in other parts of the city there is decoration with marimondas, for the Carnival of Barranquilla.
Although the theme of the fences is not disclosed until the day of its inauguration, some have speculated that the traditional Colombian festivals would be the protagonists, for that reason the decoration includes these symbols of certain carnivals.
Those who are scandalized by the lights this year in Medellín I imagine they do not go to the festivities in the towns and other cities.
– Manu Maya E (@ ManuMaya3) November 17, 2020
From EPM they confirmed to Noticias Caracol that festivities are not the central theme of the lighting, but they do stand out on one of the routes of the Medellín river and La Playa, in the center of the city.
As a result of the controversy, a video has circulated on Twitter where it is seen that the figure of the devil was removed, but Empresas Públicas de Medellín clarified that the ornament was taken to maintenance for technical adjustments.
The company started the assembly of the traditional lights from the end of September.
The lights and monumental figures will illuminate Parques del Río, Parque Norte, Avenida La Playa, Carrera 70, Avenida Las Palmas, the Ayacucho Tramway, Pasaje Junín, the main parks in the neighborhoods of the Antioquia capital and the townships of Altavista, San Antonio de Prado, San Cristóbal, Santa Elena and San Sebastián de Palmitas.
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