The artist from Alt Empordà, Barda Petarda, has garnered media attention with her reflections on inclusion and the fight against homophobia, especially after an interview published in EMPORDÀ and reproduced by other Prensa Ibérica outlets. Her words, considered sensible and necessary in 2026, highlight the importance of normalizing diversity.
“"I want children to understand that being LGTBI is not bad, that loving a person of the same gender is not bad, that seeing a man with makeup is not bad, that a child wearing painted nails is not bad..."
This message is the cornerstone of Fulcarà's performances, both in her drag queen shows and in educational activities for children, including storytelling with puppets. She has brought her message to culturally significant venues, such as the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid, and has new sessions planned in Llançà for late June.
Barda Petarda's journey is a source of pride for her home region, the Alt Empordà. Despite negative and ignorant comments received on social media following her appearances, her work continues to be an example of talent and commitment to LGTBI visibility and acceptance.
