"Spectators visiting the famous Aalst carnival in Belgium were shocked to find the depiction of orthodox Jews with unflattering expressions standing amongst sacks of money, paraded through the town.
The depiction of orthodox Jews with grimacing faces 'brought back memories from Nazi propaganda leaflets and publications such as Der Stürmer from the 1930s,' outraged spectators at the carnival told The Brussels Times...
The Aalst carnival was included in UNESCO's list of intangible world heritage in 2010. It's origin dates back to the Middle Ages. However, only events from 1923 organised by Aalst city council are officially counted..."
March 4, 2019
Antisemitic Jewish caricatures paraded through UNESCO listed Belgian carnival
The antisemitic float was paraded through the annual carnival parade in Aalst. The orthodox Jews stand amongst money bags, coins and gold bars.
Date
March 4, 2019
Title
Antisemitic Jewish caricatures paraded through UNESCO listed Belgian carnival, The Brussels Times
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