by cwells | 2014-03-25 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
It’s almost comical how often the culture here turns to beautiful traditional costumes to enhance some of the amazing celebrations that are part of Spanish heritage. My last trip to Valencia during Las Fallas was a nice introduction to the hurricane of activity...
by cwells | 2014-03-24 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Gentle readers, after a brief break from internet services, I am back to bring you some of the sights and sounds of the incredible experience of Las Fallas. I was here two years ago, but this time, I saw more of the city’s festival experience than the previous...
by cwells | 2014-03-14 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Video
Gentle reader, remember how I mentioned that there was competition? Sometimes there are exhibitions, too, like the two video clips in this post. Approaching midnight, and after taking in some of the incredible light shows set to music, my friends and I happened upon...
by cwells | 2014-03-13 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Video, Walking
From my previous post, I told you that there was a light show associated with the structures on Calle Cuba-Puerto Rico and Literato Azorin. When my friends and I first arrived, there was an amazing initial light show, and afterwards, we went to eat dinner in a nearby...
by cwells | 2014-03-12 | Culture, Fallas, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
Competition. If there is one thing that Spaniards believe in, it is a healthy competition. That principle was applied to the Fallas events years ago, and today, spectators can marvel at the results of creativity and innovation. Last weekend, there was a spectacular...
by cwells | 2014-03-10 | Culture, Fallas, Food, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia, Walking
Two years ago, I was here during the Fallas season. There were incredible sights, sounds, and food, and there is the general air of a carnival here in Valencia. Even my local street has a sculpture, called a falla (pronounced as “fire” but with a...
