Valencia, the City of Carnivals
Fiesta, or Festivals, hold a very important place for Spaniards. The entire Spanish population participates greatly in festivals that vary in each city or region. For Spaniards, festivals are almost life itself. Valencia is also a city quite busy with festivals. The biggest share among the festival programs that begin in March is the Las Fallas Festival. With its history dating back to the Middle Ages, it is among Valencia's most important festivals. In the festival where giant puppets are made and exhibited, a competition is also organized for the puppets. The puppet chosen as the winner is taken to a museum and exhibited. All the puppets that do not win are burned and destroyed on March 19.
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As for other events in Valencia, the Semana Santa Marinera event coincides with the Easter period, and colorful images emerge thanks to the people who take to the streets in medieval costumes. Another festival in April is San Vicente Ferrer. The entire city is adorned with lights and decorations. Another colorful festival is Moros y Cristianos. In this festival, people dressed in colorful attire celebrate the liberation and expulsion of the Moors from Iberia. Another important festival in Valencia is the Danza Valencia international dance festival, a festival that hosts magnificent performances with dancers coming from all over the world.
