"Falleras" Traditions
Would you like to make the most of Las Fallas? Here are some tips for the main events and recommendations for these special days. Enjoy Las Fallas just like a Valencian. In this blog we will explain different tips and tricks to enjoy Las Fallas and the traditions.
Firstly, you must know which ceremonies are the most important and which ones you cannot miss. The opening ceremony and most important is “la cridà”, it is the ceremony that brings Las Fallas to a start. It takes place on the 1st of March 2020 in the Serrano Towers. A chosen citizen, “La Fallera Mayor”, reads a speech and invites everyone to enjoy the fiesta. We advise you to arrive early, as it is a very busy event and there will be big crowds.
The second most important ceremony is “la plantà”, this ceremony marks the beginning of the week of Fallera. On this day the monuments and creations that were being built since the end of the previous Las Fallas are inaugurated. A whole year of work is exhibited in the streets of the entire city for 5 days and culminates with the Nit de l’Alba. Our advice is to look at these creations at night to avoid crowds.
The mascletá is undoubtedly another of the most acclaimed ceremonies by Valencians and visitors. This pyrotechnic show takes place every day from March 1st to 19th at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Square. Some advice would be to not cover your ears to the noise, it is better to open your mouth. And if you want to enjoy a stress-free “mascletà”, we recommend that you go an hour early and sit in a restaurant next to the window, you can also go up to the roof top of “Lys” cinemas (prior reservation) or rent a balcony if your pocket allows you.
The fireworks from the castle is another recommendation. It usually starts at midnight. To see these shows we recommend that you go to the roundabout of the Alameda promenade to watch them. On St. Joseph’s day the firework show begins at dawn and is longer and surprising.
We recommend comfortable clothing and footwear for these days as you will be walking a lot and there will be many hours of just standing as well, so the more comfortable you go the better. The temperature for Las Fallas is usually quite hot during the day and cool at night, so do not forget a hat or a jacket. Some people carry a handkerchief to avoid breathing gunpowder, if you wear something to cover your nose and mouth you will probably appreciate it. You can also buy the traditional "mocador" plaid fallero with the image of the embroidered Virgin that you can find in any traveling stall.
The most common and basic traditional food and drink of Las Fallas are; churros and fritters, accompanied by a good hot chocolate or a horchata.
And a few quick tips to finish:
-Patience, las fallas and agglomerations go hand in hand.
-If you do not like firecrackers do not go under a bridge as this is the most popular place for Valencians to throw firecrackers known as “drunkards”.
-Some songs you should start learning are; “La manta al coll i el cabasset”, “València en falles” and “El caloret”.
-If you feel good, shout out loud: “SENYOR PIROTÈCNIC, POT COMENÇAR LA MASCLETÀ”.
-Keep all your senses open to fully enjoy these holidays.
The second most important ceremony is “la plantà”, this ceremony marks the beginning of the week of Fallera. On this day the monuments and creations that were being built since the end of the previous Las Fallas are inaugurated. A whole year of work is exhibited in the streets of the entire city for 5 days and culminates with the Nit de l’Alba. Our advice is to look at these creations at night to avoid crowds.
The mascletá is undoubtedly another of the most acclaimed ceremonies by Valencians and visitors. This pyrotechnic show takes place every day from March 1st to 19th at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Square. Some advice would be to not cover your ears to the noise, it is better to open your mouth. And if you want to enjoy a stress-free “mascletà”, we recommend that you go an hour early and sit in a restaurant next to the window, you can also go up to the roof top of “Lys” cinemas (prior reservation) or rent a balcony if your pocket allows you.
The fireworks from the castle is another recommendation. It usually starts at midnight. To see these shows we recommend that you go to the roundabout of the Alameda promenade to watch them. On St. Joseph’s day the firework show begins at dawn and is longer and surprising.
We recommend comfortable clothing and footwear for these days as you will be walking a lot and there will be many hours of just standing as well, so the more comfortable you go the better. The temperature for Las Fallas is usually quite hot during the day and cool at night, so do not forget a hat or a jacket. Some people carry a handkerchief to avoid breathing gunpowder, if you wear something to cover your nose and mouth you will probably appreciate it. You can also buy the traditional "mocador" plaid fallero with the image of the embroidered Virgin that you can find in any traveling stall.
The most common and basic traditional food and drink of Las Fallas are; churros and fritters, accompanied by a good hot chocolate or a horchata.
And a few quick tips to finish:
-Patience, las fallas and agglomerations go hand in hand.
-If you do not like firecrackers do not go under a bridge as this is the most popular place for Valencians to throw firecrackers known as “drunkards”.
-Some songs you should start learning are; “La manta al coll i el cabasset”, “València en falles” and “El caloret”.
-If you feel good, shout out loud: “SENYOR PIROTÈCNIC, POT COMENÇAR LA MASCLETÀ”.
-Keep all your senses open to fully enjoy these holidays.