Bon día! Here is your Monday news update for the week. Taking Stock of Fallas The town of Paiporta in L’Horta Sud marked the end of Fallas with an emotional Cremà ceremony, burning down their solidarity monument “Som” this weekend. Paiporta was among the hardest-hit areas during October’s devastating floods. Levante has more. Meanwhile, a…
Happy Friday! ? Fallas is done and dusted and life is settling back to normal in Valencia. Here are the top events happening this weekend and beyond. Events Sports & Games Theatre and Dance Music House & Electronic Rock & Pop R&B, Funk & Hip-Hop Jazz & Blues World Music & Reggae Classical Ongoing Art…
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…
The Origins of La Cremà The tradition of burning Fallas monuments dates back centuries. The first documented Cremà occurred in 1751, but bonfires celebrating Saint Joseph’s Day on March 19 have been part of Valencian culture since at least the 13th and 14th centuries. These fires historically symbolized the end of winter and the arrival…
Bon día ?? This Monday news update is all about Fallas as the festival fills the streets. A reminder that Wednesday, March 19, is the last day of Fallas and an official holiday—markets will be closed. Here’s your news for the week: ? Prize-Winning Fallas On Sunday night, the final winners of the best Fallas…
Amid the fireworks, festivities, and towering monuments of Fallas, a deeply religious ceremony takes center stage. La Ofrenda, or “The Offering,” is an act of devotion and faith—one of the most moving traditions of the festival. For two days, thousands of falleras and falleros dressed in traditional attire make their way in a grand procession…