Fallas 2010: Archiduque
The embarrassing "Sin Premio" (without prize) distinction went this year to Archiduque Carlos Chiva for their rather uninspired monument which featured a giant devil dancing around scenes from hell. This…
Fallas 2010: Plaza de Pilar – 6th Place
(Note: we skipped 5th place, which went this year to the commission of Malvarrosa, titled "The Battle of Color". We didn't get down there to see it, much to our…
Color Mascletà & Cabalgata Infantil 2010
After watching a color mascletà for the first time last year, we knew we were in for a treat. And yes, it was incredible again. If you'd like to see…
How Many Fallas Monuments Are There?
Anyone walking through Valencia the next few days won't be able to avoid noticing the statues which have been placed on nearly every street corner. Some of them are big,…
Exposicio Del Ninot 2009
Welcome to the 75th Ninot Exhibition. I moved to Valencia almost exactly a year ago; back then I had no idea what Fallas or Ninots were. But I have learned…