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to Spring forward one hour at 2 am on Sunday ISSUE NO. 1812
26 March - 1 April 2020
ONE of the most positive things to come out of the Coronavirus lockdown has been an act that has allowed us to repurpose the word ‘balconing.’ What was once used as a description of drunken holidaymakers dangerously plunging from their high balconies into a swimming pool is now a nightly occurrence throughout communities in Spain to thank the health care workers. At 8pm every night balconies are full of people of all ages, who are currently living in fear of an unknown enemy, pushing their worries aside to come together in a beautiful act of solidarity. These people sing, communicate with each other and applaud in a heartwarming spectacle that al-
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lows them to not only express their gratitude, but also to connect on a social level. This social connection may be enough to get some people through the day. Brave police officers, who currently have the hard job of enforcing these isolation laws have also joined in with their own way of thanking the public by driving through the neighbourhoods flashing their lights. As the clapping subsided during one evening’s celebration one woman could be heard exclaiming “Hasta Mañana Todos!” During this time of uncertainty and fear, we all need something to look forward to and the pandemic has brought us together with community spirit and respect for our fellow man.