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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Benissa Fiestas 2010 from the 23rd of April to the 2nd of May

Benissa Fiestas 2010 from the 23rd of April to the 2nd of May

Local Benissa fiestas in 2010

Local Benissa fiestas in 2010

Fiestas in Benissa in honour of the Puríssima Xiqueta 2010 from the 23rd of April to the 2nd of May. We include below the 2010 Benissa fiesta program.

Friday April 23rd Coronation Day: crowning of the 2010 Fiesta Queen at 10:30pm at the Paseo Dolores Piera in Benissa.
Saturday April 24th Day of Offering: at 7:30pm, floral tribute to the Puríssima Xiqueta; at 12:30am, firework display by the Caballer pyrotechnics company; and at 1:00am concert by MELENDI at the Paseo Dolores Piera.

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