At the risk of sounding less than supportive of your proposal - whilst applauding your charitable intent - could you possibly reconsider what many would regard as littering?Dear pilgrims, for a charity we want to release some balloons at the Praza de Obradoiro, is this allowed? Thank you for your help!
Dear pilgrims, for a charity we want to release some balloons at the Praza de Obradoiro, is this allowed? Thank you for your help!
Hi Lvra,Dear pilgrims, for a charity we want to release some balloons at the Praza de Obradoiro, is this allowed? Thank you for your help!
The balloons end up in the field behind my house. Shredded Plastic.Dear pilgrims, for a charity we want to release some balloons at the Praza de Obradoiro, is this allowed? Thank you for your help!
Please do not even consider the incredibly cruel practice of releasing doves.
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Thank you @davebugg While I do not agree with this practice in any form, I do appreciate your response and research.Thank you. This is why I specifically mentioned an aviary service, and did not mention privately purchasing birds to release then ignore. I should have been more clear as to the distinction.
Dear pilgrims, for a charity we want to release some balloons at the Praza de Obradoiro, is this allowed? Thank you for your help!
I found the responses to be respectful, and didn't read any to be scornful. Most commended the OP for their charitible work, but pointed out some factors that they may not have thought of that cause the release of balloons to have a negative impact on the environment.What a reaction to a simple question. The OP simply asked was it allowed. The question hasent been answered but the opportunity was taken to round on the OP with scorn and negativity. Was a single comment re litter not enough? The OP needs to be commended and encouraged in their charity work. Come on heads up let's get back to being positive
To release birds you first have to cage them.Given that the Galician government made a strong multi-year push to stop pilgrims from burning their boots and nether garments at Finesterra, and have generally greatly restricted single-use plastic bags, I suspect that you would not get permission to do this and, indeed, you might risk fines. Releasing birds sounds like a good idea. At least it's organic.
Maybe you aren't there all the timeI've never seen anyone release anything in the square
This was my opinion as well. I was following the thread and it seemed a couple of comments would have been sufficient to get the point across regarding litter, its danger to the environment and wildlife. With upwards of twenty posts saying nearly the same thing I was feeling quite sorry for the OP.Was a single comment re litter not enough? The OP needs to be commended and encouraged in their charity work. Come on heads up let's get back to being positive
In other words, this thread is a typical forum thread, with plenty of posts saying the same thing.With upwards of twenty posts saying nearly the same thing
In other words, this thread is a typical forum thread, with plenty of posts saying the same thing.![]()
Love that you want to raise money for charity! Could you find another way besides balloons? Twice in the last couple of weeks I have found balloons stuck in brush on trails in the Appalachian Mountains. One I could get to, the other was impossible to reach. It is unsightly trash. Both were red, I think they were valentine balloons.Dear pilgrims, for a charity we want to release some balloons at the Praza de Obradoiro, is this allowed? Thank you for your help!
Maybe you aren't there all the time. I did make an effort to google the situation in Spain as to whether releasing balloons is allowed or not and whether it requires permission but with little success. I wouldn't be surprised if the practice is still allowed and doesn't require permission.
It was easy though to find news reports where balloons are released in front of the photogenic Cathedral of Santiago. One such photo dates from October 2019, where a charity, together with the young people in their care, releases hundreds of white balloons to mark the fact that these young people with a handicap had walked 60 km of the Camino de Santiago. Leading local politicians are present.
Yes you are right this is not so environmental friendly...we will consider something different, thank you!At the risk of sounding less than supportive of your proposal - whilst applauding your charitable intent - could you possibly reconsider what many would regard as littering?
No worries!Perhaps it could be helpful if you were more specific about what "some balloons" means. A dozen? 5,0
Yes you are right, i will reconsider another activity but thank you.Please consider that some of these balloons will end up on farmland where they may be accidentally consumed by livestock which often proves fatal. Balloons are becoming a real menace to farmers who already have enough problems as it is. Thank you.
Thank you for the researchYou're right! In general I'm only there if I have a reason to beThanks for this research - it's interesting to see that as recently as 2019 a balloon release happened in Obradoiro. President (of Galicia) Feijoo was in attendance, which makes it appear the group had permission.
Thank you Katharina, i will reconsider another activity, a really appreciate the research!Maybe you aren't there all the time. I did make an effort to google the situation in Spain as to whether releasing balloons is allowed or not and whether it requires permission but with little success. I wouldn't be surprised if the practice is still allowed and doesn't require permission.
It was easy though to find news reports where balloons are released in front of the photogenic Cathedral of Santiago. One such photo dates from October 2019, where a charity, together with the young people in their care, releases hundreds of white balloons to mark the fact that these young people with a handicap had walked 60 km of the Camino de Santiago. Leading local politicians are present.
As to the concerns about the fact that concerns had been expressed about the project in this thread: "Simply asking" whether it is allowed indicates that the poster may not have reflected on the damage to the environment, in particular to animals. People feel passionate about this topic and know that awareness needs to be raised. Talking with a desire to improve bad situations is positivity for me and not negativity. For me, it is negativity when one tries to avoid talking about anything that doesn't sound good.
There is also an article in La Voz de Galicia dated April 2017 saying that releasing balloons is not an innocent practice. They point out in particular that given the proximity to the sea, such balloons are likely to end up in the seas surrounding Galicia. Sea turtles in particular mistake the balloons or what is left of them for jellyfish and swallow them. The pieces get stuck and block their intestinal tract and they die a slow and torturous death. The article says that nowadays it is also next to impossible to find a whale or a dolphin who doesn't have rests of balloons and other non-food material in their stomachs. Similar for sea birds.
I'm sorry if our responses sounded negative Lvra. In the past I have been involved with Chinese lantern releases and they are beautiful, it wasn't until someone pointed out the dangers and environmental issues involved that I changed my point of view. I hope you find an alternative way of marking the occasion for your charity.Yes you are right this is not so environmental friendly...we will consider something different, thank you!
They are homing pigeons.To release birds you first have to cage them.