This year's Carnival festivities turned into a logistical nightmare for many parents. The week began with a teachers' strike on Wednesday, followed by school closures on Thursday due to extreme winds.
In cities like Manresa, Friday's rain forced many schools to hold their parades behind closed doors. This left many parents, who had taken time off work, unable to watch their children's performances.
“"School is occupying all of the children's time; there are too many school hours."
The sequence of events has sparked a debate about the pressure of daily costume requirements and whether celebrations should be postponed to next Tuesday.
