The Municipis per la Llengua campaign arrives in Valls on April 29

Valls prepares for a key date with the Catalan language. The campaign Municipalities for the Language lands in the city on April 29 with a presentation that promises more than words.

The initiative, promoted by the Association of Municipalities of Independence, aims to put Catalan at the center of public and social life. The meeting will take place at Ca Xapes at 7 p.m., a setting that would leave no one indifferent.

What is Municipalities for the Language?

Origin and objectives

Municipalities for the Language is a campaign born with the intention of consolidating the use of Catalan at the local level. Promoted by the Association of Municipalities of Independence, it seeks for town halls to commit to promoting the native language as a central axis of their political and social action.

Expected impact

The goal is not only symbolic but aims to translate into concrete actions such as the regular use of Catalan in administration, culture, and education. It is about giving a boost to the vitality of Catalan, especially in municipalities where the public presence of the language might be in decline.

The presentation in Valls

Event details

According to the official statement from the Valls City Council, the presentation will be held on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at Ca Xapes, an emblematic place of the city. The event will serve to explain the details of the campaign and to call on citizens to get involved in the project.

Who participates?

The call is driven by the Association of Municipalities of Independence, which brings together different councils committed to the Catalan language. It appears there will be local political representation and entities working for culture and language.

The challenge of Catalan in municipalities

Current situation

Catalan still faces significant challenges in municipalities, especially in social and administrative interaction. Despite institutional efforts, the public presence of the language is often limited by changing social and cultural dynamics.

Importance of local initiatives

Campaigns like Municipalities for the Language are key to keeping the social use of Catalan alive. The involvement of town halls and civil society can make a difference in ensuring that Catalan remains a living language present in everyday life.

It may not change the world, but if we don’t start in municipalities, Catalan will end up a ghost in conversations.

Source of the article: Valls City Council