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Esperanto postcard sent to Cassà de la Selva from Sweden

Date
1950
Archive
Municipal Archive of Cassà de la Selva
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-AMCS-803-1
Link to the archive
Description

This postcard sent from Sweden to Cassà de la Selva in Esperanto is a unique testimony to the desire for international communication and fraternity between peoples in post-war Europe. The use of Esperanto, a planned language with a universal vocation, reflects the spirit of union and understanding that marked the pacifist and cultural movements of the 20th century. This document highlights how, from a municipality in Girona, links were maintained with a global network of citizens committed to peace, culture and solidarity. It is a clear example of Catalonia’s participation in international trends and of the capacity of local archives to preserve evidence of this global dimension. It is part of the theme of international relations and culture, and shows how even a simple postcard can be a window to the world.