Good morning! Hope everyone had a safe and happy Fallas. Here’s your Thursday news update.
Fallas 2025: A Bittersweet Finale
This year’s Fallas was an emotional one, marking Valencia’s determination to rebuild after the October floods. Despite the rain, falleras and falleros pressed on, ensuring the festival carried on in true Valencian spirit. El País captures the sentiment of this challenging year:
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La Cremà: A Fiery Farewell
The festival reached its dramatic conclusion with La Cremà, attended by politicians and local celebrities. The fallera court bid a tearful farewell as the flames consumed the monuments. Valencia Plaza captured some moving images in this photo essay:
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Fireworks Incident Injures Four
Four people were rushed to the hospital after a fireworks explosion just before the burning of the Zapadores Fallas monument. Las Provincias has the full report:
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King Felipe Attends Fallas for the First Time
On the final day of Fallas, King Felipe visited Torrent and attended a charity bullfight at Plaza de Toros—the first time a Spanish monarch has done so in Valencia. Las Provincias covers the visit:
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Historic First: Valencia’s Mayor Joins La Ofrenda
Mayor Maria José Catalá became the first mayor of Valencia to participate in La Ofrenda, wearing a black Chantilly mantilla embroidered by her grandmother. Las Provincias explores the significance of the moment:
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A Rainy but Determined La Ofrenda
Despite heavy rain, thousands of falleras and falleros marched to Plaza de la Virgen for La Ofrenda, umbrellas in hand and traditional dresses protected by waterproof covers. À Punt describes the emotional ceremony:
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Innovative Fallas Monuments
Before they turned to ash, several Fallas monuments made headlines for their creative designs. Valencia Plaza has a gallery of this year’s most experimental pieces:
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Tourism Takes a Hit from Weather
Valencia saw a packed weekend, but rain from Monday to Wednesday kept many visitors away. Hotel occupancy fell short, Las Provincias reports:
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This Fallas was also the rainiest since 1989—a reminder of climate change’s growing impact on tourism. El País explores the issue:
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Political Tensions Brewing
While absent from most Fallas events, Generalitat President Carlos Mazón reached a budget agreement with the far-right party Vox, incorporating controversial stances on immigration and the environment. Valencia Plaza has the details:
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That’s all for this Thursday’s update! Check back on Friday morning for a roundup of the weekend highlights