This past Saturday, one of the world’s most incredible festivals began with a bang (literally) in the town center, or ayuntamiento. From March 1 to March 19, Valencia is filled with the sound of fireworks, parades, bands, fireworks, parties, costumes, and more fireworks than you can imagine. Did I say there were fireworks? I meant that there were fireworks. Wielded by tots, grannies, and everyone in between, the city reaches a frenzy by March 19, at which point everyone collapses in exhaustion to give their livers and other internal organs a rest.
We will be on a journey throughout the month together, gentle reader, as we explore this tradition and its existence today in the region of Valencia. Here are some pictures to get you thinking!
Sounds like fun…were there any fireworks??!! HaHa!! Enjoyed these pics during LD1!!
Oh, there were fireworks, and I am just trying to come up with the best way to share them! Gosh, LD1 is today, isn’t it? Have fun!