Although I tried to bypass the young communists, they were going at a crisp pace.
We ended up at the Hotel de Ville about the same time, to be greeted by this giant flag.
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The first person I asked what was written on the flag said it was some sort of gardeners' union.
The second person vigorously flapping a section said, "I have no idea, I'm just holding a piece of it."
The third seemed to have a grip on the scene: "It's from Chile asking for quality and free education."
Many of those who got the bullhorn were from Chile, speaking a language few of us understood.
Their passion seemed to make up for meaning.