This Is Fallas

Every year, regular life in Valencia comes to a screeching halt, as the city gives itself over to Fallas: a spectacular celebration of art, light, noise and fire that runs from the end of February to March 19th. It’s a festival unlike any other, and comprises so many different elements, that we felt a concise explanation might in order. What is Fallas, exactly?

Our previous article was titled “This Is Valencia“, and now we’re writing “This Is Fallas.” In truth, these two sentences are analogou...