Las Fallas. To those of you who are familiar with Valencia’s biggest, loudest and most fiery fiesta of the year, these two small words may conjure up chaotic images of flames, smoke, noise and crowded streets. Batten down the hatches, Fallas is here. Read more here: Fallas is coming! Fallas 2015 in photos
As the final tear trickles down the cheek of the fallera mayor, Valencia looks mournfully into the smoke-filled distance and, like a phoenix flying out of the ashes, announces the silver lining that is the arrival of #Fallas2016. That's it. It's over. Se acabó. But, like every year, emotional falleros take to the web to reassure each other that, in a mere 350 days, they'll be back to causing a nuisance. Meanwhile for others: Peace and quiet return. Your liver breathes a sigh of relief. Spring is welcomed. Here are some photos of Fallas 2015: Caloret, misteleta, fallas y … [Read more...]
