Andalusian Parliament approves first Flamenco Law

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general assembly Andalusian Parliament confirmed this wednesday Andalusian Law FlemishThe first norm dedicated to this art sector in the history of the autonomous community.

continued with text Votes from the Popular Parliamentary Group onlyDespite accidentally getting an affirmative vote of one opposition MP, one more of the 58 MPs forming the PP by adding the 59 yes law, the remaining groups in the Assembly, PSOE, Vox, Por Andalucía and Adelante Andalusia abstained.

This is the fifth norm to receive parliamentary approval in this 12th Legislative Assembly, after amending the Community Budget Act for 2023, the Andalusia Emergency Management Act, the Early Attention Act in Andalusia and the Andalusia Circular Economy Act.

flamenco bill Approved by the Governing Council at your meeting September 13 last year.

The approved standard aims to provide a legal regime for flamenco. ensure their protection, storage and development of their information. To use Andalusia as a social asset and intangible cultural heritage and to transfer it to future generations.

The law, which includes 36 articles and five additional provisions, requires that the law be approved by the Board of Directors within 18 months from its entry into force. General Strategic Plan for Flamencowhich will form the main and essential tool in the management of Flemish resources in Andalusia.

the law seeks promoting the flamingo As a unique element of Andalusian culture, it promotes its promotion and associations. Special mention is made in the text of clubs and non-profit organizations whose purpose is to spread knowledge and knowledge of flamenco.

is planned to be created. Andalusian Flamenco Registry To serve as a vehicle for the information, promotion and organization of professionals and organizations engaged in flamenco-related activities in Andalusia.

Andalusian Flamenco Law, Flamenco teaching in the Andalusian education systemAn annual training plan for flamenco teachers, as well as chairs in Andalusian universities, aiming to cover the different phases of non-university education through the inclusion of curricular contents and the development of activities related to flamenco, and also to promote the formation of flamenco at university level and in the European higher education area.

The new standard includes individual and collective flamenco creations of movable and immovable properties, activities and other elements of the intangible heritage. flamenco heritage siteIt can be registered in the General Catalogue of Andalusian Historical Heritage, encouraging them to take advantage of the conservation figure best suited to their characteristics and specific needs.

The Law records Flamenco as an Entity of Cultural Interest as a unique and relevant expression of the culture of the Andalusian people, as an Ethnological Interest Activity type in the General Catalogue of Andalusian Historical Heritage.

group positioning

MP Pilar Pintor intervened in the debate, representing the PP-A, who delivered words of congratulation and appreciation to the “all Andalusian Governing Council” chaired by Juanma Moreno, and made a special reference to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Exile. For what he describes as “the marvelous text” represented by Arturo Bernal and his “whole team” “first arrangement” in Andalusia It is “around our most recognized and acclaimed artistic manifestation all over the world”, as the MP argued that we should “be proud” of the “important and historical” moment required by the “consensus” adoption of this law. parliamentary groups, as he celebrates.

socialist deputy rafael recio He spoke of an “ancient legend” in which the king of Mesopotania advised the king of Babylon to “be fair, speak little, speak plainly, speak well”. In the Andalusian Flamenco Law, “the legislative text does not speak well, does not speak clearly, does not give certainty”, “we are all aware that this will depend on a Strategic Plan and we will decide there.” see the economic commitment”.

“I noticed the low turnout from the directors, there were 18 at the age of 60,” Recio said. “We will celebrate the approval, but we could have gone much further,” said the Socialist MP.

Vox MP antonio seville Noting that the Andalusian Flamenco Law “raised certain suspicions among artists and social actors”, he argued that “art should just be allowed to be and work”, stating that “this is something Moreno does”. Bonilla did not comply with Covid restrictions.”

Seville thought that “the flamenco world may not need this regulation” after arguing that “flamenco cannot be restricted by administrative boundaries” and predicting that “it will continue to overflow, it does not fit in a regulatory text”. And even less in this small and shallow one.”

Finally, the spokesperson of the Por Andalucía group, immaculate grandchildHe evaluated that the bill was “developed” in the parliamentary process, with the inclusion of some changes from his coalition, although he felt that “we did not reach the level of specification that artists and experts can have”. flamenco in terms of developing and fixing the teaching of this art in the education system, so that this law remained “a way station” rather than “final”, which “seems to come when we come” without complaining that “we fell short” regarding the expectations created by this law. as he had guessed before, he “owns” the strategic plan of flamenco.

thank you from the consultant

After the law was approved, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Arturo BernalHe put it into words, emphasizing and underlining that Andalusia now has a law on “what defines us as a people, something we show with pride and dignity wherever we go in the world.” He expresses his gratitude to “all the people who, in one way or another, intervened in the development of this norm”, including his predecessor at the head of the Ministry of Culture and the current head of the Department of Education Development and Vocational Education. Andalusian Government, Patricia del Pozo.

Finally, the consultant addressed the representatives of the “flamenco universe” who participated in the debate from the guest podium. “We have developed this norm for all of you”, “we want it to be your main frame of reference from now on”, so flamenco “continues to be the inevitable reference of Andalusian culture around the world,” Bernal said.

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