Our Lady of the Forsaken Part 1: History & The Dance
This weekend it was all about the Virgin. Thousands upon thousands of people took part in the various events which we previewed last Friday. Here's the first of two parts…
This weekend it was all about the Virgin. Thousands upon thousands of people took part in the various events which we previewed last Friday. Here's the first of two parts…
1st Place: 'Esta falla ... tiene mucha tela For the 6th year in a row, Nou Campanar walks off with the trophy for a mammoth, expensive monument that other commissions…
This weekend, Valencia celebrates a festival in honor of its official patron saint, Our Lady of the Forsaken (Mare de Deu dels Desamparats, in Valencian). Here's a preview of some…
During the month of May, you won't be able to miss the beautiful crosses adorned with roses placed throughout the city. Actually you might be able to miss them --…
Bright, warm, sunny weather? IT'S AN EASTER SUNDAY MIRACLE!! Hooray! After Friday's procession was canceled due to the inclement weather, it was wonderful to have a beautiful Easter Sunday. At…
One of the most photogenic events of the Semana Santa Marinera is the morning mass at the Malvarossa beach, on Good Friday. Only for early risers! Normally, we're definitively not…
Usually, when we talk about talented German photographers whose work you can see in Valencia, we mean none other than our own Juergen Horn. Talented as he may be, Juergen's…
Easter Week is probably the most important event on the Catholic calendar. In Valencia, its celebrated almost exclusively in the maritime district... which is why it's called the Semana Santa…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJOuoyoMhj8 Who isn't a fan of Charlie Chaplin? This pioneer of cinematic comedy is the subject of a new exhibit at El Almudín. Chaplin's family has provided over 250 photographs,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F50z_wDBGQE Pyrotechnic company Benlloch, S.L. from Chelva was responsible for today's awesome Mascletà. We arrived 30 minutes early and were able to get really close to the cage. After the…