Las Fallas

As we aren't in Valencia for Las Fallas in March, Katie and I decided to visit 'el museo faller,' situated within walking distance from the Arts and Science. It contains all the first prize models from every year. Las Fallas must be the most unique and crazy festival in Spain. It all started as a day of celebration for St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters and has transformed into a 5 day celebration involving fire, where Valencia's population expands to around three million. The focus of the fiesta is the creation and destruction (burning) of ninots, huge puppet like structures, along with many processions and fireworks. The ninots depict satirical and humorous characters and scenes from Spain. It's only 2 euros entry, (1 euro for students) and free on Sundays and festival days. Here are some pics of what you find in the museum. Youtube 'Las Fallas' to see what the festival is all about, it's complete madness!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JoMTcmkVF8