Gonzalo Escrig

Gonzalo Escrig, a 23-year-old, is currently the clavario of the Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Sagunto, Spain. As clavario, he leads the mayoralía, a group of 9 to 15 members responsible for organizing the annual religious festival, which dates back to 1492. Escrig's role places him at the center of a controversy surrounding the exclusion of women from participating in the Sagunto Easter procession. This tradition, where women are relegated to the sidelines, has drawn criticism and threats of consequences from the Tourism Ministry. While Escrig avoids expressing personal opinions on the integration of women into the brotherhood due to his position, his leadership role makes him a key figure in the ongoing debate about gender equality within the historically significant Semana Santa celebrations in Sagunto.