One day before the concert, we were looking forward to meet Manu Chao, we knew that it will be a pleasant meeting, but we didn’t imagine that it will be beyond our expectations.

We arrived earlier at Muzeul Satului on a torrential rain, but we didn’t care, because we were excited to meet Manu Chao!

He greet us with a warm smile on his face as if he knew us for a long time, and he had such a natural attitude I’ve always wanted people to have when they meet persons with disABILITIES.

I had the joy to tell him what we are doing at Ceva de Spus and what is our message: “ RESPECT for our abilities not pity for our disabilities”! He listened with attention and patient what I was telling.

The time with him passed so fast, and our first surprise was when he accepted to sent us a video-message for our fundraising campaign to buy an accessible bus, wearing the cap with Ceva de Spus we gave him as a gift. Incredible!

Then, Manu Chao’s manager told us that it will be great if I could send our message from the stage. Before going to stage, Manu Chao encouraged me saying that once I am on the stage all emotions go and magic starts! He knew this so well!

In short words I sent our message to the crowd!

We enjoyed Manu Chao’s music, from the minipodium for wheelchair users and it was great to enjoy the concert fully.

Next day, we received the news that Manu Chao give us also a financial support for accessible bus!

Thank you PLAI Festival and Manu Chao for showing us that magic exist no matter who we are!

Raluca Popescu
Co-president