One of Valencia’s oldest and most symbolic festivals, Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ) is celebrated on the Sunday 60 days after Easter. Records of the event date back to the 13th century, making it one of the city’s most enduring traditions outside of Fallas. Las Rocas Festivities begin Friday evening with the procession of…
Buen finde! Here is your round-up of culture news and weekend highlights for 19–22 June.Reminder: Monday, 23 June, is a public holiday for the Festival of San Juan. Most shops will be closed. Festivals Weekend It’s a double festival weekend in Valencia! Corpus Christi events begin on Friday, 20 June, with Las Rocas—11 monumental wooden…
Bon dia! Here is your news update for Monday, 16 June. Politics in Valencia and Spain Sánchez government rocked by corruption scandal and cabinet reshuffleSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is under mounting pressure after Santo Cerdán, the PSOE’s number three, was directly implicated in an alleged kickback scheme involving public contracts. Several Valencian companies are…