Culture & Arts
Calgary opera house removes singer who raised Palestinian flag
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Calgary Opera cancelled future performances by a Canadian opera singer after he raised a Palestinian flag on stage, the company confirmed. The decision follows the singer's actions during a recent production at the venue.
The removal marks a escalating row over pro-Palestinian activism in cultural institutions. Calgary Opera did not immediately clarify whether the singer's actions violated venue policies or constituted a political statement the organization sought to distance itself from, according to Al Jazeera English.
