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Brittany is a region located in northwestern France, near the Channel, famous, apart from their wild and rugged coastline, being an area rich in religious architecture. If the centuries XII to XV were favored by construction patronage of chapels and abbeys, was in the sixteenth and seventeenth century when the churches and monasteries flourished. Read the rest of this entry »
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Between 15 and 19 May about 400 monuments (386 in 2007) rising on the streets of Valencia. The ‘failures’ are made of wood, paper-mach (and other more modern materials such as polyethylene or polystyrene or cork soft) and the largest measure up to 25 meters. They are classified according to their budget in Special and First, Second, Third, etc. Special Section, some failures than 360,000 million budget. Each section has its winners. They assess, among other things, the monumental risk, subject matter and color. Each ‘failure’ also elects one of the dolls of the monument to participate in the contest of ‘ Minot indulgent ‘, the winning doll is saved from the burning and exposed in the Falls Museum of the city. Read the rest of this entry »
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Among the most important dates in Spain this 2010 are the Falls in Valencia . These events traditionally take place in Valencia in mid March this year between 15 and 19 March. One of the most lively and fun holidays in Spain.
The fault name refers to monuments or large statues made of combustible materials that burn the day of San Jose. Currently buildings are huge, colorful and lively procession can be seen in the streets.
There are different groups that arming fallers sculptures and submitted to the contest. Failures always have a tone of satire and is a complex composition and criticism which seeks to express something. In general, the sculptures have posters explaining the context of the stage.
But the festivities also include other attractions. During the days of March concerts are held outdoors and free, plays and other activities for children. There are also very nice (and increasingly sophisticated) fireworks.
But failures are not just these days of March, but they are an event that mobilized the entire city for a while before the procession and burned. Before Falls week are held exhibitions, a museum which presents fallers over 800 ninths (which is the name given to the human-shaped figures). It also discusses issues and details of production. There is some rides, which are events where the present and near failures Valencias population.
La’s Falls in Valencia has become a tourist attraction that invites travelers from around the world to discover Valencia and enjoy a party with all the Spanish rhythm. In addition, travel to Valencia during this time presents a different city, bright and cheerful.
