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Activist Pau pushes Catalan language rights amid tourism

8/18/2026

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Activist Pau now campaigns for Catalan language rights, arguing that tourism in Barcelona makes everyday use of Catalan harder.
He adds that many young people create music, films and TikTok videos exclusively in Catalan, which gives him hope.
The Cabro Rock festival in Vic showcases Catalan music and identity, with most attendees speaking Catalan rather than Castilian.

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Activist Pau now campaigns for Catalan language rights, arguing that tourism in Barcelona makes everyday use of Catalan harder.
He adds that many young people create music, films and TikTok videos exclusively in Catalan, which gives him hope.
The Cabro Rock festival in Vic showcases Catalan music and identity, with most attendees speaking Catalan rather than Castilian.