Belgian Carnival
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Keeping antisemitism afloat at the Aalst carnival
The ugly antisemitism at the Aalst carnival
Aalst parade features cross-dressing hassids with big noses
Belgian carnival to double down on antisemitic displays
If the parade goes as planned, “it will be a moral blot on Belgium,” Ambassador to Belgium Emmanuel Nahshon said.
UNESCO removes carnival from heritage list over antisemitism allegations
It featured antisemitic figures, including caricatured Jews with money and rats. “We are neither antisemitic nor racist," the mayor said. "Aalst will always remain the capital of mockery and satire."
GOT star cancels Belgium appearance over parade with Jewish caricatures
'Antisemitic' Belgian carnival gives up UNESCO status
Aalst mayor: Mocking Jews ‘unavoidable’ in the 2020 carnival
UNESCO to vote on cutting ties with Belgian carnival where Jews were mocked
It is the first time that a place or event has been put forth for delisting.
Weisenthal Center to Belgian PM: Act against Aalst parade
The letter pointed out that while several UNESCO member-states had called for the delisting of the carnival, Belgian officials are reportedly lobbying "for a simple rebuke."
'Antisemitic' Belgian carnival continues to rouse Jewish anger
"These ribbons represent a wilful desire to offend,” European Jewish representative says.
Steps afoot to remove UNESCO status from ‘antisemitic’ Belgian carnival
Close to 16,000 signatures for online petition to delist ‘antisemitic’ Aalst Carnival from UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.