Today the Andalucía medals are awarded at the Teatro de la Maestranza, an event that is sometimes underestimated as a lavish ceremony far from the true Andalucía, represented by the peripheral neighborhoods, greenhouses, and cultivated fields. However, the cast being honored in this theater is part of real Andalucía, which stands out for its talent and excellence, and it is crucial that as a society we recognize this facet.
It is important to remember that those contributing to improving the difficult situation of these neglected areas are not demagogic speeches, but those who work hard to foster talent, generate wealth, break down stereotypes, and overcome barriers. What is presented at the Teatro de la Maestranza is not a display of vanity, but a reflection of the best of our region.
The Andalucía medals are a positive reflection of Andalusian pride, shared by the majority of those who inhabit this land and believe in a better future. It is crucial to avoid demagoguery, especially in a context marked by populism. The honorees, whether a Google Research AI executive, a couple who turned a small business into a large family company, experts in various fields such as rare diseases, astrophysics, or ecology, represent the best of Andalucía in terms of talent and dedication.
Despite the importance of events like the medal award ceremony, it is essential to maintain a critical look at the harshest realities of the region, such as precarious settlements, extreme conditions in schools, exploitative labor, and the desperate wait for care services. These challenges must not be ignored, even amidst celebrations like the one on 28F.
