The Catalan flag (Estelada) was hoisted over Free Derry Corner in Derry’s Bogside as a symbolic gesture of solidarity to the Catalan people.
Today (Sat. April 1st 2006) the Catalan Solidarity: Ireland Committee held protest at Free Derry Corner as widespread demonstrations were taken place across Catalonia against the signing of Estatut. An Agreement constructed by the Spanish Authorities which politically and economically copper fastening Catalonia with the Spanish State for another twenty-five years.
Several protesters wore white masks on which the Spanish Flag was placed over their mouths, symbolizing the continual denial of the rights such as self-determination and sovereignty of the Catalan people as a nation.
Afterwards protesters distributed information leaflets in Derry's city centre.