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Mascleta Fallas Festival 2018

From ASSISTyouUP.com we are delighted to show you the amazing Festival of the Mascleta Fallas in Valencia 2018. Gunpowder and sound at the same time, celebrating a multitudinous spectacle full of life. This video was recorded on March 13, 2018 from one of the balconies of the Town Hall square, place from where each year is celebrated at 2:00 pm with all the valencian people, visitors arrived from the whole Spain and full of tourist coming around the world. Mascleta gives an special meaning to this Valencian festival.

Since March 1st to March 19th, every day a pyrotechnic company shoots the mascleta, this moment is a pride honour for the company, and recognition by the audience and visitors. On this occasion, the pyrotechnic company responsible for firing the mascletà was the Crespo from Alzira pyrotechnics (it has the Guinness title for the manufacture, assembly and firing of the longest firecrackers in the world). We all enjoyed a lot and got an amazing and memorable time.

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Las Fallas Festival 2018, spectacular fire and colours celebration in Valencia

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LAS FALLAS 2018

Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain are celebrated every year on March. From March 1 to 19 at the Town Hall witnesses a mascletà, which is a display of gunpowder explosions in a musical rhythm each day at 2 pm. Fireworks happen each night from 15th to 18th. At midnight, colourful and loud fireworks, in the Town Hall or in Paseo de la Alameda, but the 18th there are “NIT DEL FOC” the best Fireworks castle, on Paseo de la Alameda.

Each neighbourhood in the city builds its own Falla (monuments often 20 feet tall or even more of paper, wood, cardboard, white cork, which are burned on March 19, where present events of society, each one in some way satirises a political figure or movies, TV, sports idols).

These monuments “Las Fallas” will be judged and the winner chosen before it’s all set in flames. The real party starts on the 15th and it lasts until the big event on the 19th, but numerous events take place in the fortnight leading up to this week. The 15th and 16th are when the Fallas are set up for the proceedings. On the morning of the 17th, “Las Fallas” will be judged and the winner announced.

Virgin of Desamparados

Another important event is the Flowers deliver to the Virgin of Desamparados, a beautiful ceremony every March 17th and 18th. Thousands of Falleras and Falleros arrive to the city from every corner of the Comunitat (Valencia State) and take the streets wearing traditional costumes and dancing as they wend their way to the Virgin Square to offer bouquets to the giant image of the Virgin, The Plaza de la Virgin will be filled with flower offerings, made in the honour of the Patron Saint of Valencia, Lady of the Forsaken.

Another exciting event happens on the 19th. All Fallas are burned all over the city. The whole city of Valencia is on fire and the last Falla to be burnt is the falla at the Town Hall square going up last at 1:00 am.

Last October 2016, the UN culture agency announced that Las Fallas fulfilled all the conditions to be nominated for its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, including compatibility with human rights and the openness of the event to people of any age, profession and social class, more info.

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So you should not miss any act, therefore find below the Full 2018 Events Programme of Las Fallas Festival;

The Fallas Programme 2018 MARCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 1

2:00 pm “Mascletà” in the Town Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall
9.00 pm Grand Sports Gala

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

11:00 am ECOVIDRIO, deliver pallets to the faults that have been overturned in this initiative. Palace of the Exhibition
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall
6:00 pm Ninot’s Horseback Ride through the following
00.00 am “mascletà” of colors in the Town Hall

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

10.00 am Contest of the “Cant de l’Estoreta”, organized by Falla Plaza del Arbol and sponsored by the Central Fallera Board
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

MONDAY, MARCH 5

2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

12:00 pm On the esplanade of the Bullring, inauguration of the XIX edition of FOTUR. The Great Horchatada and Naranjada Fallera 2018
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

12:00 pm On the esplanade of the Plaza de Toros, 19th edition of FOTUR. The Great Horchatada and Naranjada Fallera 2018
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall
6:00 pm Tribute of the Armed Forces to the major falleras of Valencia

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

12:00 pm Departure from the Ronda Fallera de Coches of “l’Antigor”
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

00.00 am “mascletà” night at the Town Hall
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

11:30 am Extraordinary Fallas Concert, by the Municipal Band of Valencia
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall
6:00 pm Heritage Parade

MONDAY, MARCH 12

2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall
5:00 pm Closing of the Ninot Infantil Exhibition.
5:30 pm Reading of the popular verdict and proclamation of the “Ninot Indultat” child of 2018
5:45 pm Collection of the children’s ninots by the Fallas commissions

THURSDAY, MARCH 15

09.00 am “Plantà” of all the children’s faults
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall
5:00 pm Closing of the Ninot Exhibition
5.30 pm Reading of the popular verdict and proclamation of the “Ninot Indultat” of 2018
5:45 pm Collection of the ninots by the Fallas commissions
6:00 pm Visit of the Falleras Mayores de Valencia and their Courts of Honor to the fire station of the Avenida de la Plata
00:00 am “L’alba” de las Fallas in the whole city, with pyrotechnic spectacle in the Town Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

09.00 am “plantà” of all the faults
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall
4.30 pm Distribution of prizes in the Town Hall
00.00 am Castle of fireworks at Paseo de la Alameda

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

09:00 am Distribution of prizes in the Town Hall
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall

OFFERING – SANT VICENTE STREET

3:30 pm El Carme
4:15 pm Benicalap
5:30 pm Campanar
6:30 pm La Roqueta – Arrancapins
8:00 pm Olivereta
9:30 pm Saïdia
11:00 pm Regional Houses
11:35 pm Local Meetings
11:40 am Falla Santa María Micaela – Martin el Humano
11:45 pm Fallera Mayor Infantil de Valencia and Corte de Honor

OFFERING – LA PAZ STREET

3:30 pm Poblats Al Sud
4:30 pm Quatre Carreres
6:00 pm Pla del Remei – Gran Via
7:00 pm Benimamet- Burjassot – Beniferri
8:45 pm Malvarrosa – Cabanyal – Beteró
10:00 pm Algiros.
01:00 am Fireworks castle on Paseo de la Alameda

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

10:30 am Tribute to the poet Maximiliano Thous, in his monument
12.00 pm Tribute to Maestro Serrano, in his monument
2:00 pm “Mascletà” in the Town Hall

OFFERING- SANT VICENTE STREET

3:30 pm Botanic – La Petxina
4:30 pm Quart de Poblet – Xirivella
6:00 pm Jesus
7:00 pm Mislata
8:00 pm La Creu Coberta
9:00 pm El Pilar – Sant Francesc
10:00 pm Patraix
11:00 pm La Seu – El Mercat
11:30 pm Regional House
11:45 pm Falla Plaza de la Merced
11:50 pm Fallera Mayor of Valencia and Court of Honor

OFFERING – LA PAZ STREET

3:30 pm Rascanya
4:45 pm Camins al Grau
6:30 pm Russafa A
7:15 pm Russafa B
8:00 pm Pla del Reial – Benimaclet
9:30 pm Cabanyal – Grao – Nazareth
10:45 pm The Xerea
01.30 am Grand “NIT DEL FOC” Fireworks castle on Paseo de la Alameda

MONDAY, MARCH 19

11.00 am The Falleras Mayores de Valencia and their Courts of Honor will make an offering of flowers before the image of the Patriarch
12.00 pm Solemn Mass in honor of San Jose in the Seo of Valencia
2:00 pm “mascletà” in the Town Hall
7:00 pm Fire parade down Colón street, from Ruzafa street to Porta la Mar square
10:00 pm “cremà” of the children’s faults
22.30 pm “cremà” of the infantile failure that has obtained the first prize of the special section
11:00 pm “cremà” of the children’s failure in the Town Hall
00.00 am “cremà” of all the faults of Valencia
00.30 am “cremà” of the fault that obtained the first prize of the special section
01:00 am “cremà” of the failure of the Town Hall

Top 10 really cool places to visit Valencia Part 2

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Top 10 really cool places to Visit Valencia

Visit Valencia and dont miss some of the most special corners of this beautiful city. This is the second part of our previously published article. There are many more places to enjoy in Valencia and we invite you to find them and discover for yourselves (more info).

6. The Turia Garden (old river) Jardín del Turía

For an alternative to the bustling city streets, a perfect place to rest in your visit to valencia is The Turia Garden, a garden covering 9 km and situated on the old bed of the River Turia. This is a green area, stretching from the west of the city to the east, reaching as far as the City of Arts and Sciences.

Explore by bicycle pausing to enjoy the unique bridges which cross it from north to south. A total of 18 bridges still cross the riverbed, the oldest dating back to the middle ages, and are now just another part of the unusual scenery in the park.

This astounding park brings you fresh air and relaxation right in the middle of the city. It came about in the 20th century after the River Turia burst its banks in 1957 causing great damage to the city, the river was diverted and in the 80s its riverbed in the city was turned into nine kilometres of verdant green space.

And now stand as a peaceful haven in the center of a lively city. The Turia Gardens can make for a great day out in themselves, complete with a jungle gym and even a quirky Gulliver’s Travels inspired playground.

7. Historic old-town (Casco Histórico)

This thousand-year-old city neighbourhood grew between two walls, the Muslim and the Christian. A walk through its labyrinthine cobbled streets flanked by imposing medieval buildings takes us to back to other times in history.

Entering its palaces, going through the medieval gates of the Quart and Serrano Towers, enjoying the impressive frescos of the Church of San Nicolas and strolling around its most singular spots are itineraries not to be missed.

The northeast side of the old-town is the youngest and most bohemian part of the city. El Carmen took shape in medieval times, situated outside of the 11th-century Moorish walls but within the Christian ones that went up in the 14th-century.

What’s great about this place is the way the palaces next to these cool, shaded alleys have been converted into hip boutiques, bars, restaurants and nightclubs as Calle de Caballeros, which begins at Plaza de la Virgen. Amazing Old city center in this beautiful seacost city.

8. Biopark

Bioparc is Valencia’s own 10 hectare zoo. This unique and innovative zoo has only been open since 2008, and gives the impression of no barriers between visitors and the animals, unlike traditional zoos.

Bioparc is home to a wide range of exciting and fascinating animals, including leopards, giraffes, gorillas, elephants, and lions, as well as beautiful African flora and fauna for zoo immersion, and learning, this is the place.

The visit becomes a journey that allows us to contemplate the nature and wild animals that live there. and we enjoy a unique experience that changes every day and every moment. If you like animals, visit valencia and enjoy this unique Zoo.

9. Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda)

One of the most iconic examples of Gothic architecture in Europe, the Lonja de la Seda, majestic late-15th-century building declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO.

La Lonja de la Seda is the finest a monument to Valencia’s golden age, when the city was one of Europe’s main centres for trade and culture.

The name means “Silk Exchange”, where traders from far flung pats of the Mediterranean would meet and make deals.

Inside you can marvel at the dainty twisting columns of the main hall and look up at the incredible detail of the vaulted ceilings. Its tough-looking crenellated outline sits right in front of the city’s central market.

10. “The Albufera” Natural Park

The Albufera is one of the most important wetland areas in the Iberian Peninsula. It is a place of great ecological interest with rare species of wading birds and a rich variety of wildlife.

The Albufera meaning “lagoon” in Valencian, “small sea”, is a freshwater lagoon and estuary on the Gulf of Valencia coast of the Valencian Community in eastern Spain. It is the main portion of the Parc Natural de l’Albufera de València (“Valencian Albufera Natural Park”), with a surface area of 21,120 hectares (52,200 acres).

The natural biodiversity of the nature reserve allows a great variety of flora and fauna to thrive and be observed year-round. Though once a saltwater lagoon, dilution due to irrigation and canals draining into the estuary and the sand bars increasing in size had converted it to freshwater by the seventeenth century.

The Albufera Nature Park will transport you to a world of untouched, pure nature where the only sounds you’ll hear are the birds singing and the sound of the water.

It is an excellent place to try classic dishes such as Paella, Arroz a Banda, or All i Pebre made with eels freshly caught from the lake. After the meal, there is nothing more relaxing than a boat trip on the Albufera lake contemplating the red and amber tones of the setting sun dancing across the water.

This is one of the two articles that we are publishing with the theme of visit valencia, the first part is dedicated to other fantastic sites such as City of Arts and Sciences, Cathedral, LasFallas, Central Market. you can see another post of us “Top 10 really cool places to visit Valencia Part 1“.

Top 10 really cool places to visit Valencia Part 1

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Top 10 really cool places to Visit Valencia

Has many really cool places to visit Valencia, all in one place, the city has a vibrant old centre that attracts tourists to Spain, and offers a huge range of things to see and do.

Visitors can spend their days strolling and see medieval buildings like the UNESCO-listed Lonja de la Seda, or walking gardens located within the city or nearby La Albufera National Park.

Valencia’s beaches feature soft golden sand and spectacular views of the Mediterranean, we highly recommend a visit to the expansive City of Arts and Sciences, the fantastic and modern architecture to visiting the older municipal and historical buildings scattered around the city, gastronomy (this is the home of paella), culture (Fallas), people and many more things.

1. The City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)

The City of the Arts and Sciences is a staggering ensemble of ultra-modern structures, this is an example of architecture at its most futuristic.

The City of Arts and Sciences is made up of five main buildings: the Hemisféric, which boasts an iMAX cinema and digital projections, as well as Europe’s largest aquarium the Oceanogràfic, that opened in 2003, with 45,000 individual animals from 500 different species, you won’t find another attraction on this scale in Europe.

Elsewhere you can spot sand tiger sharks, penguins, walruses, dolphins and sea lions. It all adds up to a day out adults and little guys won’t soon forget.

2. The spectacle of the Fallas festival (Las fallas)

Las Fallas is a festival that only happens around March each year, this celebrations that take place in Valencia in the St. Joseph’s Day on the 19th of March could be the noisiest and most colourful of any fiesta in Spain, but is arguably worth planning your holiday times around.

As if the city wasn’t lively enough, when Las Fallas happens, the atmosphere is indescribable. Undoubtedly one of the most unique festivals in the whole of the country, Las Fallas is celebrated in order to welcome the spring.

The streets fill with tradition and art in the form of the most spectacular floats and costumes, in a celebration which lasts around a week. So for fireworks, traditional costumes, and the most amazing floats and atmosphere.

Las Fallas are one of the best reasons to visit Valencia.

3. The beaches of Valencia (las playas)

Within minutes of the town you could be sunning yourself on a Mediterranean beach. Malvarrosa and Patacone beaches are a wide strip of golden sand that stretches for a kilometre along the city’s seafront.

El Saler is the way to go: At 2.6 kilometres from Valencia, this beach means peace and privacy as you relax on white sands on the coast of La Albufera Natural Reserve, sand dunes and pine trees and in front moderate waves and a wash that shelves gently into the sea.

Valencia actually offers a choice of more than one beach, with the stunning Paseo Marítimo just a few minutes out of the center, where visitors can relax with a traditional paella.

4, Valencia Cathedral (Catedral de Valencia)

The Cathedral is a unique and intriguing building which boasts several architectural influences and treasures. The city’s gothic cathedral dates to the 13th and 14th centuries, with renaissance, baroque and neoclassical modifications.

Twenty-one centuries of history right at the heart of the city, where you’ll find such historical treasures as Valencia Cathedral, the Micalet, the Basilica of the Virgin and the Almoina. Don’t miss the Tribunal de las Aguas (Water Court), a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

A true insight into the history and culture to visit Valencia, the Cathedral is a fantastic piece of architecture which demands admiration.

5. Valencia’s Central Market (Mercado Central)

Opposite the Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la seda) is one of the oldest running food markets in Europe, the Mercat Central de València, or the central market, has true Valencian style, colorful on the outside and the inside, and complete with beautiful ceramics and mosaics, you’ll love the metal and glass design.

There are 400 small traders at the market, with 959 selling farm and sea-fresh produce at the best prices in the city. A true insight into daily Valencian life, this bustling market not only attracts tourists, but locals doing their weekly fresh food shopping.

Regardless of whether or not you need groceries, you should certainly visit the central market purely to admire the splendor, decoration, and scale of the building, complete with an intricate glass dome standing 30 meters high and adorned with beautiful stained glass.

This is one of the two articles that we are publishing with the theme of visit valencia, the second part is dedicated to other fantastic sites such as The Albufera, Biopark, Historic old-town. While you wait for the second article, you can see another post of us “Top 10 really cool places to visit Valencia Part 2“.

Mascleta Fallas Festival 2018

Las Fallas Festival 2018, spectacular fire and colours celebration in Valencia