Buñol – La Tomatina!
This Wednesday, the 27th of August, the small town of Buñol will once again play host to one of the world's most famously bizarre festivals: The Tomatina. You've probably seen…
La Batalla de Flores
http://www.vimeo.com/1424293?pg=embed&sec=1424293 Marking the end of Valencia's Feria de Julio is the famous flower battle (la batalla de flores), established in 1892. Basically, falleras ride on parade floats, equip themselves with…
Graffiti in Valencia: Set #1
Carmen, Valencia's most trendy and artsy district, is well known for its graffiti. But you can find exhibitions of this art form throughout the city. For example, here's some graffiti…
Antelopes: Not Music Lovers
Last Thursday at Valencia's BioParc, a Kudu antelope was found dead with its neck broken. The suspected culprit? An indie concert in the neighboring Canaleta park. These antelopes are extremely…
2008 Fira Alternativa
Hey there, Hippie! Where are you headed to, on your wacky Hippiebike? Of course, the Hippie festival! That makes sense. This past weekend, scarves, dreadlocks, nose rings, body odor, and…
Last Chance Virgin Touching
On Wednesday we had to run an administrative errand. The office was right across the Micalet and while waiting we got a nice view of people queuing up to take…
Official Procession de Desamparados: Not Canceled
After the Traslado, the weather turned so bad that they had to postpone the official Procession (I was wrong to announce that they had canceled it). Enjoy the video and…
Manga Festival at Greenspace
By Sunday, we were starting to grow tired of Valencia's endless supply of religious processions, and decided to do something a little different as an antidote: the Manga and Cosplay…
The Traslado of the Virgin de los Desamparados
Francisco Camps & Rita Barberá, Valencia's Mayor What are some good ways to demonstrate your Catholic faith? Pray faithfully every dayGive generously to the poorGo to church as often as…
Ficus macrophylla – The Strangler Tree
In the neighboring parks of Glorieta and Parterre three monumental trees immediately grab your attention. These are Valencia's most prominent Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla). Their mammoth, twisting roots provide…