Feria de Julio Beach Firework 2010
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-bO2Ujdke0 We caught the fireworks down at the port on Saturday night. As is always the case with fireworks in Valencia, they were incredible! There will be one last Feria…
Virgin De Los Desamparados: Mascletà
Today's mascletà in honor of the Virgin was a small, proficient display at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. There was no cage, which provided us with a great view of the…
This Was Fallas 2010
What is Fallas? This will be our final post about Fallas 2010 and then we'll shut up about it... for 3 months or so! Below, you'll find links to all…
Fallas 2010: The Nit de Foc
https://vimeo.com/10285276 The Night of Fire is one of the most eagerly anticipated events during Fallas. Thousands of people gather around the Paseo de la Alameda at the ungodly hour of…
Fallas 2010: Cabalgata del Fuego
https://vimeo.com/10321591 The Cabalgata del Fuego, which takes place along Calle Colón at 7pm on the last day of Fallas, is a relatively new addition to the calendar. But what the…
Fallas 2010: Castillo March 17th
https://vimeo.com/10258974 Fireworks! My parents arrived on Wednesday too late for the Mascletà, but in plenty of time to get a little buzz on, get some buñuelos in their round American…
Fallas 2010: Mascletà March 17th
https://vimeo.com/10241112 There was a huge crowd gathered for Pirotecnia Valenciana's mascletà on the 17th... the sun was shining, and it was finally warm enough to get away with just a…
Fallas 2010: Castillo March 15th
https://vimeo.com/10198908 Just a quick post for the incredible fireworks display. Enjoy … got to run now to take a first real look at the Fallas figures.
Fallas 2010: La Planta and Buñuelos
March 15th – Fallas is now truly underway! A few weeks ago the city was awoken by the Despertà and ever since we've been running ourselves ragged, trying to attend…
Fallas: Mascletà March 12th
https://vimeo.com/10122923 "Movin on up!" Nope, not The Jeffersons, but the Hermanos Caballer! Last year, they handled the March 7th mascletà, but in 2010 -- March 12th! That's a generous recognition…