Mar 11, 2011 | Events, Other towns
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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Jan 20, 2011 | Events, Other towns
Saint Anthony, patron saint of animals
Next Sunday 23rd January 2011, Poble Nou de Benitachell celebrates a fiesta to honour San Antonio Abad -Saint Anthony- . The fiesta will start at 09:30 h with a brotherhood lunch in the parking lot of the Mas y Mas supermarket. A mass will follow and at noon, as soon as the mass ends, animals will be blessed at Mercado St.
Saint Anthony, also known in the Region of Valencia as “Sant Antoni del Porquet”, is the patron saint of animals. In every town of the Region of Valencia, priests go out of their churches to bless the animals and pets of the devotees. The tradition says this blessing will protect animals from illnesses. Saint Anthony is also believed to protect against natural disasters, particularly those affecting agricultural fields.
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Dec 6, 2010 | Events, Other towns
Moors and Christians in Moraira
On the weekend of 11th and 12th December, the streets of Moraira are embellished to celebrate the “Mig Any” (Half Year) of the Moros y Cristianos -Moors and Christians Fiestas-. As the tradition advises, the General Committee organizes this fiesta for another year. The event will be celebrated, mostly, in the tent of “Les Sorts” parking area. This is the same spot where the VII Feria de Nuestro Comercio –Local trade fair- took place only a week ago.
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Nov 11, 2010 | Benitachell
Saint Cecilia, musicians' patron saint
On November 20th, 21st and 27th, Poble Nou de Benitachell will celebrate its fiestas to honour Saint Cecila, musicians’ patron saint.
Saturday, November 20th at 19:00 h. Mass to honour Saint Cecilia and concert by the Poble Nou de Benitachell church chorus.
Sunday, November 21st at 18:00 h. Concert by the Municipal music school’s children and youth bands.
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Sep 17, 2010 | Events, Other towns
Fiestas in Teulada with traditional Valencian region music
The weekend of the 18th and 19th of September, Teulada celebrates its “Divina Pastora” fiestas, a traditional local fiesta that they stopped celebrating and that “Colla El Falçó” Association of rustic flute and small drum players has recovered and has been celebrating for several years in order to encourage and promote Valencian and popular music and transmit the cultural identity of the town.
On Saturday 18th of September those that visit Teulada can enjoy a game of “pilota valenciana” (a Valencian region ball game) on De Dalt Street, a tune played by street musicians Colla El Falçó at 7pm in the historic heart of Teulada and a popular evening dinner and “Cantada a la Fresca” traditional songs sung on the street.
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