Fallas
#1
Fallas
We have had a very busy few days going to a few different places to look at the various Fallas. As usual we were absolutely astounded by the craftmanship and regret that they were all set alight to last night. My OH took 260 photo's so I am extremely glad that he uses digital now.
Rosemary
Rosemary
#2
Re: Fallas
We have had a very busy few days going to a few different places to look at the various Fallas. As usual we were absolutely astounded by the craftmanship and regret that they were all set alight to last night. My OH took 260 photo's so I am extremely glad that he uses digital now.
Rosemary
Rosemary
#5
Re: Fallas
Here are 5 photo's of some of the Fallas in Cullera and Alzira (I think), as you can see they are very tall and extremely close to the buildings. I understand that there was one in Valencia city that was 30 metres high but we did not manage to get to Valencia this year.
Rosemary
Rosemary
#8
Re: Fallas
Here are 5 photo's of some of the Fallas in Cullera and Alzira (I think), as you can see they are very tall and extremely close to the buildings. I understand that there was one in Valencia city that was 30 metres high but we did not manage to get to Valencia this year.
Rosemary
Rosemary
thanks
Sharon
#9
#11
Re: Fallas
Most towns build the monuments during the year and they are 'planted' out in the streets on 14 -16 of March. They depict political issues, local issues, fantasy, or generally take the mickey out of people in general. All are burnt on 19 March and this is called 'La Noche de Crema'.
There are also processions most days which are extremely colourful because of the beautiful costumes that the women, children and men wear.
If you google Fallas there are a lot of websites with loads of information and photo's. It really is a lovely time here, with the colours, size of monuments and the excitement of the people.
Rosemary
#14
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Well heres my contribution, although Oliva was a bit dissapointing after last years wonderful show
One of the smaller ones
Managed to see Rugbymatt there
A rather large pig
Me playing Golf
Ooooeeeer, must be samedifference
In the main square
and of course a skating dog
One of the smaller ones
Managed to see Rugbymatt there
A rather large pig
Me playing Golf
Ooooeeeer, must be samedifference
In the main square
and of course a skating dog
#15
Re: Fallas
We have had a very busy few days going to a few different places to look at the various Fallas. As usual we were absolutely astounded by the craftmanship and regret that they were all set alight to last night. My OH took 260 photo's so I am extremely glad that he uses digital now.
Rosemary
Rosemary
here are a few pics from Gandia - the attention to detail is amazing though