Valencia Fallas Fiestas 2011

Valencia Fallas Fiestas 2011

Fallas in Valencia 2011

Fallas in Valencia 2011

In times when the economic and political situation in Spain are not in their best shape, and the world seems more troubled than ever, traditions come to save the day. Valencia’s Fallas Fiesta is a celebration of fire, sound and creation.

The burning down of paper sculptures or ninots symbolizes purification and a new beginning. The creation of the ninots and the whole festival preparation in general for the next year begin the very day after the cremà —burning day of the sculptures. Actually, if you come to think of it, Fallas is present all year round in Valencia.

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2011 Ninots Exhibition in Valencia

2011 Ninots Exhibition in Valencia

The Fallas 2011 fiesta season has started in Valencia

The Fallas 2011 fiesta season has started in Valencia

From 5th February to 15th March, the ninots —human-sized and bigger papier maché dolls— will be exhibited in the Outside area of the Nuevo Centro Shopping Centre.

This event is part of the preparation events for the Falles de Valencia, the most important fiesta in Valencia, where fire takes centre stage and ninots of up to 15 metres high are burnt in spectacular bonfires.

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