Our Falleras Mayores and Presidents would like to welcome you to our Blog for Fallas 2015.
This informative has been created to give you an insight into tradition
of Fallas and the history of our own Falla.
We will show you some of the previous Monuments created by our Artists and a brief explanation of the ideas behind the creations for Falla Sant Bult for Fallas 2015.
We will show you some of the previous Monuments created by our Artists and a brief explanation of the ideas behind the creations for Falla Sant Bult for Fallas 2015.
We hope you enjoy:
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| Fallera Mayor 2015 - Delia |
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| President - Francis |
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| Fallera Mayor Inf 2015 - Laura |
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| Presidente Inf 2015 - Ethan |
History of Fallas
Fallas is one of the most deep rooted festivals of Spain, celebrated in the city of Valencia, and also towns & villages of the same community or region, its history is traced back as far as the middle of the 18th century. The satirical monuments were constructed by the neighbours to ridicule situations or characters of the time and could include characatures of locals. Traditionally the children of the neighbourhood would collect house to house unwanted furniture and materials to burn with the falla. This act is called Cant De l'estoreta and is still celebrated today in Febuary by Falla comissions of Valencia.
The official Opening of Fallas (la Crida) occurs on the last
Sunday of Febuary at the Torres de Serranos,
when the Fallera Mayor of Valencia calls
Valencianos to start the celebrations.
The main fiesta is celebrated 15th - 19th March. starting with La plantá (15th), 16th Judging of the Monuments, Ofrenda (17th-18th), Nit de Foc (night of 18th) & La Cremà San José (Night of 19th).
The main fiesta is celebrated 15th - 19th March. starting with La plantá (15th), 16th Judging of the Monuments, Ofrenda (17th-18th), Nit de Foc (night of 18th) & La Cremà San José (Night of 19th).
Falla Plaza Sant Bult
The first recorded Falla planted in Plaza Sant Bult was in 1875, since then the Plaza has seen monuments of all shapes and sizes. The falla is not just about participating 15th - 19th March. All year round the hardworking Falleros and Falleras both seniors & juniors dedicate themselves to funding and preparation of the celebrations, culminating in the planting of these monuments, in March.
The first recorded Falla planted in Plaza Sant Bult was in 1875, since then the Plaza has seen monuments of all shapes and sizes. The falla is not just about participating 15th - 19th March. All year round the hardworking Falleros and Falleras both seniors & juniors dedicate themselves to funding and preparation of the celebrations, culminating in the planting of these monuments, in March.
Our Falla has seen highs and lows in its history and currently enjoys healthy participation of 260
falleros (209 seniors & 51 juniors). During this time there have been 18 presidents the first of which was recorded
in the year 1895. The first Fallera Mayor presided in the year 1950. The first Fallera Mayor Infantil &
President Infantil both celebrated their reigns in 1960.
The Monument Fallas 2015
Grand Monument:
Homage to the Mother - in the central monument This mother is being made guest of honour by her own children. The scenes around the base of the central monument relate to typical expressions based on "Mother". for example "Mother tongue", "mother nature" and more typical valencian expressions such as "Mare Meua" and "La Mare que els ha parit".
Infant Monument:
To Travel is a great Adventure, the monument relates the story of children travelling around principal points of interest in Valencia and the pranks they play on their journey.
Artists Sketch
The Monuments of
Fallas 2014
President Rajoy, starts a Farm , with his little sheep, COSPI and SANTAMARI (two politicians of his party).
The King of Spain, leaves the Palace after so many problems.
Burlesque Dancer, marries a Farmer to take advantage of his money but in the end he puts her to work on the farm.
A Rich woman walks her pet, but hires the unemployed to collect the Dog mess.
Artists Sketch:
The "Falla infantil" , is titled : BON PROFIT ( Bon Apetit) , and represents, a chef in his kitchen that has been invaded by Children that wish to learn to cook, while continuing to play.
Artists Sketch:
Cant D'Estoreta
Traditional Chants competition
for the Juniors Febuary
Previous Fallas:
2013: Central monument Fallera & Fallero reading together in traditional dress.
2012: Central Monument, Mayoress of Valencia riding Dragon.
The emblem of the Falla was commisioned in 1955 by the vice president D. Jose Broch, under the presidency of D. Jose Codina Cervero. Its design captures the essence of the Falla with the inclusion of various streets and landmarks of the area, for example Calle Nuestra Sra. de las Nieves is represented by snow covered peaks, Calle Espada (Sword street) by the sword in the foreground. Also present are the Bell tower of the Royal Chapel of Santo Domingo in Plaza Tetuan and the two patron saints of valencia San Vicente Ferrer & San Vicente Martir represented by the statues of the Puente Real (Royal bridge).
The Monument Fallas 2015
Grand Monument:
Homage to the Mother - in the central monument This mother is being made guest of honour by her own children. The scenes around the base of the central monument relate to typical expressions based on "Mother". for example "Mother tongue", "mother nature" and more typical valencian expressions such as "Mare Meua" and "La Mare que els ha parit".
Infant Monument:
To Travel is a great Adventure, the monument relates the story of children travelling around principal points of interest in Valencia and the pranks they play on their journey.
Artists Sketch
The Concept for this years main "Falla" is : We return to the village (SE TORNEM AL POBLE), in it we can see different people that, facing Economic Crisis, return to the villages to see if its possible to improve standard of living.
The main monument is a Donkey mounted by a villager returning to his hamlet with the Grandmother and acompanied by a thief, who in the city is finding things difficult due to too much competition.
President Rajoy, starts a Farm , with his little sheep, COSPI and SANTAMARI (two politicians of his party).
The King of Spain, leaves the Palace after so many problems.
Burlesque Dancer, marries a Farmer to take advantage of his money but in the end he puts her to work on the farm.
A Rich woman walks her pet, but hires the unemployed to collect the Dog mess.
Artists Sketch:
The "Falla infantil" , is titled : BON PROFIT ( Bon Apetit) , and represents, a chef in his kitchen that has been invaded by Children that wish to learn to cook, while continuing to play.
Artists Sketch:
Cant D'Estoreta
Traditional Chants competition
for the Juniors Febuary
Previous Fallas:
2013: Central monument Fallera & Fallero reading together in traditional dress.
2012: Central Monument, Mayoress of Valencia riding Dragon.
Additional figures included Angry Bull
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| 2012 Falla Infantil : Circus |
Politicians:
2010: The concept was Tolerance
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