Sunday, March 1, 2009

La Despertà

Here's 5 minutes of loud chaos...or maybe not chaos since they seem to be marching down the street as peacefully as one can while throwing firecrackers. Watch for the woman casually carrying out her box of what appears to be Krispy Kreme donuts around the 3 minute mark.

The Falles (in Valencian) are a Valencian traditional celebration in praise of Saint Joseph in Valencia, Spain. The term Falles refers to both the celebration and the monuments created during the celebration.
La Despertà

Each day of Falles begins at 8am with la despertà ("the wake-up call"). Brass bands will appear from the casals and begin to march down every road playing lively music. Close behind them are the fallers throwing large firecrackers in the street as they go (large enough to set off nearby car alarms, which will add their sirens to the bedlam!). (from wikipedia)





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