Good morning ? More rain is on the way this week. Keep those umbrellas handy! Meanwhile, here’s your Monday update to start the week.
Fallas parade, women’s marches, and fireworks
After a week of rain delays, Valencia bloomed with Fallas celebrations over the weekend.
On Sunday, the Parade of the Ninots took to the streets. Many floats paid tribute to volunteers and victims of the October floods. Las Provincias has a roundup of the parade: Read more
And Levante has a photo gallery of the best floats: See photos
In Paiporta, one of the areas hardest hit by the October floods, the first Falla has been installed. Dedicated to flood victims, the sculpture, titled Som (“We are” in Valenciano), depicts a pair of hands keeping the flame of hope alive. 7 TeleValencia has more: Read more
While Fallas celebrations filled the weekend, thousands of Women’s Day marchers took to the streets on Saturday evening, calling for greater recognition of women’s rights. Valencia Plaza has a photo essay: See photos
Spectacular mascletà and fireworks
On Friday, a special mascletà paid tribute to pyrotechnic expert Pedro Luis Sirvent, who recently died in an explosion at his workshop. El Español explains: Read more
Then on Sunday, a thunderous “Thor’s Hammer” mascletà was dedicated to flood victims. Las Provincias has the details: Read more
Meanwhile, Valencia Plaza reports that the 2025 Fallas will cost over 9 million euros, making it one of the most expensive in history: Read more
Language vote results
Valencia’s recent school language vote did little to resolve the debate over which language should be the primary medium of instruction—Valenciano or Castellano. More than 50% opted for Valenciano, mostly in Castellón, while Alicante preferred Castellano. The Valencia capital region was evenly split.
Next year’s curriculum will depend on how parents voted in each school and district, determining the percentage of classes in each language. Levante breaks it down by region: Read more
Slow income growth and rising inflation
Valencians are earning less than the national average. While incomes are rising across Spain, Valencia’s growth lags behind. Valencia Plaza has the details: Read more
Inflation has driven the price of basic goods such as onions, potatoes and oranges up more than 30% in the last 5 years. Las Provincias analyzes the impact on households. Read more
Vote for your favorite ninot
It’s the final days of the Ninot Exhibition! Cast your vote to save your favorite ninot from the flames. Once voting closes, the ninots will be installed across the city over the weekend. Learn how to vote here
That’s your Monday update! We’ll be back Thursday with more. Have a great week! ?