Fallas 2011 - Fallas Timetable for Valencia

Fallas 2011 - Fallas Timetable for Valencia

FEBRUARY 27th (Sunday)
At 07.00 a.m. Despertà (awakening sound fireworks) along Paz street toards the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 12.00 p.m. Music Band Parade from the Plaza de la Virgen towards the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square) several music bands march playing typical
pasodobles. The parade finish approximately at a quarter to 2 p.m. and at that time all the bands will play together the Pasodoble “El Fallero” (the Fallas anthem)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 8.00 p.m. Cridà. La Crida marks the official opening of the Fallas Festival. Crowds of onlookers and all the Fallas Committees gather beneath the Serranos Towers, one
of historical Valencia's best-known monuments. After a spectacular inaugural display of light, sound, music and fireworks, the "Fallera Mayor" of Valencia (elected festival
queen), surrounded by her Court of Honour and the city authorities, invites everyone to enjoy the imminent fiesta.

MARCH 1st (Tuesday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 2nd (Wednesday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 3rd (Thursday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 4th (Friday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 5th (Saturday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 06.00 p.m. Great Mascletà Neapolitan style (sound fireworks) in the Las Arenas beach between Las Arenas Hotel and the Red Cross First Aid Post.
At 10.30 p.m. Ninot Parade. Itinerary: Departing from Marques de Sotelo street towards the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and around the square passing by the City Hall
main entrance and back to Marqués de Sotelo street. After the parade opposite the City Hall. Night Mascletà.

MARCH 6th (Sunday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 7th (Monday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 8th (Tuesday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 9th (Wednesday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 10th (Thursday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 11th (Friday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).

MARCH 12th (Saturday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 10.30 p.m .“International Folk Parade” around the “Plaza del Ayuntamiento” (City Hall Square). After the parade opposite the City Hall. Night Mascletà.

MARCH 13th (Sunday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 5.30 p.m. Children’s Ninot Parade. Itinerary: Departing from La Glorieta, by Paz and San Vicente streets towards the Plaza del Ayuntamiento by the City Hall, ending in Marqués de Sotelo street. After the parade opposite the City Hall. Night Mascletà.

MARCH 14th (Monday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 06.00 p.m. Closure ceremony of the “CHILDREN'S NINOT EXHIBITION” (children's figurines).

MARCH 15th (Tuesday)
At 08.00 a .m. Plantà (setting up) of all “FALLAS INFANTILES” (children's fallas)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 06.00 p.m. Closure ceremony of the “NINOT EXHIBITION” (adult's figurines).
At 00.00 a .m Plantà (setting up) of all “FALLAS” (adult's fallas)
At 01.00 a .m. Fireworks on the Paseo de La Alameda (between Exposición Bridge and Las Flores Bridge).

MARCH 16th (Wednesday)
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 04.30 p.m. From the stage outside the City Hall building, Awards Ceremony for Children's "Fallas".
At 01.00 a .m. Fireworks on the Paseo de La Alameda (between Exposición Bridge and Las Flores Bridge).

MARCH 17th (Thursday)
At 09.30 a .m. From the stage outside the City Hall building, Awards Ceremony for"Fallas" in all participating sections.
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 04.00 p.m. First day of the Flower offering to our Lady of the Forsaken (“Virgen de los Desamparados”) along Paz street and San Vicente street thousands of falleros
march towards the Plaza de la Virgen. The flower offering finishes around 1 a .m. in the morning.
At 01.00 a .m. Fireworks on the Paseo de La Alameda (between Exposición Bridge and Las Flores Bridge).

MARCH 18th (Friday)
At 11.00 a .m. Homage to the poet Maximilano Thous, at the monument in his honour located at crossroads of Sagunto street and Maximilano Thous street. After finishing, a
“Mascletà” will be staged.
At 12.00 p.m. Homage to the “Maestro Serrano”, taking place at the monument dedicated to his memory in Reino de Valencia Ave. After finishing, a “Mascletà” will be
staged.
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square)
At 04.00 p.m. Second day of the Flower offering to our Lady of the Forsaken (“Virgen de los Desamparados”) along Paz street and San Vicente street thousands of
falleros march towards the Plaza de la Virgen. The flower offering finishes around 1 a .m. in the morning.
At 01.30 a .m. Nit de Foc, the most important fireworks display in The Fallas Festival on the “Paseo de la Alameda” (between Exposición Bridge and Las Flores Bridge)

MARCH 19th (Saturday)
At 11.00 a .m. On the “Puente de San José” (Saint Joseph Bridge), flower offering made by the “Fallas” Queens and their Courts of Honour in front of the statue of the
Patriarch. A “Mascletà” will follow.
At 12.00 p.m. Mass in honour of the Patriarch St. Joseph, in the Cathedral Church, staged by the Central Fallas Council and the Carpenters Guild with the attendance of
the “Fallas” Queens of Valencia and their Courts of Honour. Mass sung by the"Cathedral Choir" and the orchestra from the Conservatoire José Iturbi from Valencia.
At 02.00 p.m. Mascletà (sound fireworks) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square).
At 07.00 p.m. Cabalgata del Fuego (Fire Parade) along Colon Street with a spectacular firework show in Porta de la Mar Square.
At 10.00 p.m. Cremà or burning of the Children's Fallas.
At 10.30 p.m. Cremà or burning of the Children's Fallas having obtained First Prize among the Fallas of the Special Section.
At 11.00 p.m. Cremà or burning of the Children's Falla in the “Plaza del Ayuntamiento” (City Hall Square).

MARCH 20th (Saturday)
At 00.00 a .m. Cremà or burning all the remaining adults Fallas in Valencia.
At 00.30 a .m. Cremà or burning of the adult “Falla” having obtained First Prize among the fallas of the Special Section.
At 01.00 a .m. Bouquet of aerial fireworks in the “Plaza del Ayuntamiento” (City Hall Square) and Cremà or burning of the “Falla” in this square.




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Official Moto2 and 125cc training sessions in Cheste

The racing calendar of the Region of Valencia's Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste is burning up the track. Following the official Formula 1 training sessions which took place just a few weeks ago, the time has come for motorcycle racing fans to enjoy the show. Between 10th and 12th February, the official Moto2 and 125cc training sessions are getting underway.

The circuit is named after the fondly remembered 50cc World Champion, since he was the first Valencian to win the world title. Ricardo Tormo died in 1998 having lost his battle against leukaemia.

The Region of Valencia's Ricardo Tormo Circuit has been hosting MotoGP events since it first opened in 1999. For many years, it has been included on the World Championship calendar and its excellent infrastructures and services earned it the trophy for Best Grand Prix, awarded every year by the IRTA, in 2001 and 2006

source: _http://en.comunitatvalenciana.com/2011/02/07/official-moto2-and-125cc-training-sessions-in-cheste-2

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The Ninot Fallas Exhibition in Valencia

Once again this year, Valencia will be holding its Ninot Exhibition in Nuevo Centro. A selection of the monuments and figures taking part in each Fallas celebration will be included in the Fallas Museum, having been previously selected by the visitors themselves.

They will choose the Ninot indultat through their votes; in other words, they will vote for the monument or figure which will be saved from the flames on 19th March to become part of the Fallas Museum collection, the only museum of its kind, which exhibits all the figures that have been 'pardoned' throughout history. Here, we can see the changes in the materials used to create these monuments - wax, stone, polyester or polystyrene - as well as the different styles.

The Ninot Exhibition has been held in a number of different settings, including the Hall of Columns in the former Exchange, the lower level of the Central Market, and the lower level of Ruzafa Market. The change in location has been motivated by the logistical problem of displaying over 760 figures in the adult and children's categories, which compete every year.

In 2004, the Ninot Exhibition moved to a large marquee in the square known as the Plaza Exterior de Nuevo Centro, built 'ex profeso' to house the exhibition and the over 1,700 square metres it required.

Now, visitors can judge the exhibits in a large, well-lit space, which gives each piece the room it needs, set against an opaque background, so they can cast their vote based on sound judgement.

HORARIO
De lunes a domingo, de 10.00 a 21.00 hrs.

PRECIOS
Adultos: 2€
Niños, Jubilados y Grupos: 1€

Teléfono de contacto: 961 935 936

Para más información:
JUNTA CENTRAL FALLERA
Av.de la Plata, 117
46006 Valencia
Teléfonos de contacto: 963 521 730 / 963 521 789

source: http://en.comunitatvalenciana.com/2011/02/07/the-ninot-exhibition-is-getting-underway-in-valencia-2

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