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 Most important festival in Valencia |
A traves de la ciudad Valencia, Valencia Spain http://www.fallas.com/ |
Las Fallas, Valencia's world-renowned festival, is the city's most important social event. More than 350 monuments made out of cardboard, wood and other materials take to the streets. Designed by artisans to satirize situations or well-known figures (ninots), they are set up on 15 March (the plantà) and are the centre of attention until the 19th when they are set fire (the cremà), turning a year's work into ash and rubble. All of this is accompanied by mascletàs, with thousands of kilos of firecrackers and fireworks being set off, open air concerts and the traditional offering of flowers to Madrededéu dels Desamparats, Valencia's (female) patron saint. These are just some of the events which make this entire week of festivities commemorating Saint Joseph so famous. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrating the Midsummer Solstice |
Various venues Valencia, Valencia Spain |
Fiesta de San Juan is celebrated all over Spain - it celebrates the arrival of the Midsummer Solstice, and takes place between the June 21 and 24 each year. In Valencia, fireworks, street parties, music, and dancing mark the occasion, much as they do in other cities of Spain. This is a festival that is celebrated in true Spanish style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Battle of the tomatoes |
Plaza del Pueblo Valencia, Valencia 46360 Spain +34 96 250 0151 http://www.lahoya.net/tomatina/ |
The town of Bunol just 38km from Valencia, has been celebrating this colorful fiesta for more than 60 years. Known as La Tomatina, it is one of Spain's most surprising fiestas to say the least. On the next to last Wednesday in August, some 35000 people gather in the town centre, armed only with 100 tonnes of tomatoes. It is a messy, free-for-all, meaning you can take your best shot at friends and family, your neighbour or the folks on the other side of the street. The 'battle' usually lasts a couple of hours until the red-stained torsos and streets are washed off with hundreds of hoses. More and more people participate every year and more and more foreign correspondents attend. Transport: take the Valencia-Bunol train from Estacion del Norte station in Valencia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fireworks Are King |
Carrer Major Valencia, Valencia 46980 Spain |
Paterna, found just 5km from Valencia, is synonymous with fire and fireworks. On the last Sunday night in August, Paterna honors local Saint, Vicente Ferrer, and the Cristo de la Fe with this light and sound extravaganza. Known as la Cordà (the string), this 100-year old plus fiesta consists of 120 direct participants and 100 crates of fireworks. These are hung from strings and lit, hence the name. The celebration takes place in Carrer Major, with 2000 fireworks and firecrackers set off per minute! It is truly an incredible show for both your eyes and ears. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sights and Sounds of the City |
Área de Comunicación Av. Cortes Valencianas, 41 Valencia, Valencia 46015 Spain +34 96 339 0390 http://www.turisvalencia.es |
TurisValencia is your one stop spot for everything to do in the city of Valencia. Visit their website for details on shopping, transportation, dining, beaches, and a year round calendar of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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