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La Crema: The Final Celebration

by Jess Rocco

Spain

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Excitement and anticipation are palpable throughout the streets of Valencia, as locals and tourists alike prepare for the festivities of the evening. It is March 19th, the final night of Las Fallas, a festival honoring St. Joseph.
Excitement and anticipation are palpable throughout the streets of Valencia, as locals and tourists alike prepare for the festivities of the evening. It is March 19th, the final night of Las Fallas, a festival honoring St. Joseph.
People of all ages stay out until the early hours of the morning to participate in La Crema, the fifth and final night of Las Fallas, during which all of the Fallas (also referred to as ninots), or intricate floats, are burned to the ground.
People of all ages stay out until the early hours of the morning to participate in La Crema, the fifth and final night of Las Fallas, during which all of the Fallas (also referred to as ninots), or intricate floats, are burned to the ground.
While many of the Fallas are satirical and focus on politics, there are smaller ones based on children's themes, which are typically burned before the larger ones. Some of the first Fallas can be lit as early as 10pm.
While many of the Fallas are satirical and focus on politics, there are smaller ones based on children's themes, which are typically burned before the larger ones. Some of the first Fallas can be lit as early as 10pm.
Each neighborhood of Valencia has its own ninot that an assigned team, or casal faller, has worked diligently on for almost a full year. During the festival, one can wander the streets of Valencia and happen upon a variety of different ninots.
Each neighborhood of Valencia has its own ninot that an assigned team, or casal faller, has worked diligently on for almost a full year. During the festival, one can wander the streets of Valencia and happen upon a variety of different ninots.
As the last of the flames eventually begin to die down, an air of bittersweet satisfaction settles over Valencia. Many of the revelers party late into the next morning, but all who participated in this surreal evening are already looking forward to the next year's celebration.
As the last of the flames eventually begin to die down, an air of bittersweet satisfaction settles over Valencia. Many of the revelers party late into the next morning, but all who participated in this surreal evening are already looking forward to the next year's celebration.

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