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The Fallas of Valencia The Fallas are celebrated every year in mid-March in Valencia and are a real show of humor, fire and gunpowder. Throughout the year, the Fallas associations build large cardboard statues with which they criticize the world of politics, famous people and different events of today. These statues, which can exceed 20 meters in height, are located throughout the city of Valencia so that we can appreciate its beauty, until the night of March 19 to 20 all are burned except the one chosen by popular vote to be the Winner If you are interested in faults and want to discover more practical tips to enjoy these holidays to the fullest, discover our guide on the faults of Valencia.
La Tomatina, Valencia The last Wednesday of each month of August is celebrated one of the most fun and refreshing summer parties in Spain. The town of BuĂąol becomes the scene of a particular battle, in which 140 tons of tomatoes are used. In 2012, around 50,000 people wanted to participate in La Tomatina, so, given this large influx of people, it is now mandatory to buy tickets in advance. Due to the high demand, it can be difficult to find accommodation, so we recommend you take a look at the best holiday rentals in the Valencian Community.
Els Castellers, Catalunya Every year in Catalonia, the biggest Human towers show in the world is celebrated. At the beginning of October and during two days of competition, these Castell de vertigo are built, reaching up to 10 meters in height, without the help of any support, nothing more than strength and teamwork. The Castells have been declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, so your visit is mandatory. If you can not attend the appointment in Tarragona, consult the program of activities of the main celebrations in Catalonia. During the MercĂŠ, Sant Jordi or La Diada, these Human Towers are never missing, so do not miss the opportunity and find the best holiday accommodation in Catalonia.
Correfocs; Catalunya, Valencia i Balears The
correfoc is a popular cultural manifestation Catalan, Balearic and Valencian, in which a group of people disguised or not devils parade through the streets of a municipality running, dancing and jumping between fireworks. In Spain they are very popular in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community. It descends from the Ball de diables (dances of devils) already documented in the twelfth century in Catalonia. Subsequently it has evolved to the current correfoc, in which pyrotechnics is very important. The term "correfoc" appears for the first time written in 1977, by the hand of Diables del Clot, when they made for the first time a parade with fire in which a group of people dressed in sacks carried a stick in which they placed fireworks.
Antiracist festival in Athens (every Summer) If you want to experience different cultures, food, ideas,you are welcome to the antiracist festival that takes place every year in Athens.
Anti-racist festival in Crete
Poem to an African woman Hamailina (1978) is the name given to the festival inspired from a poem to an African woman, by a Cretan poet from Anogeia, Mihalis Stavrakakis. The poem talks about a shepherd writing to an African woman. He says: “I have got white sheep, I have got black sheep. They all have red blood�