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Despertà 2009 — Welcome to Hell, Kid
Ah, Sundays. There’s nothing better than sleeping in on a lazy Sunday morning, taking your time with breakfast, coffee, the paper. Disbelief and a gratifying sense of shame when you realize that it’s...
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Fallas 2010: Mascletà March 8th
Today, the world is celebrating the Day of the Woman, and this afternoon’s mascletà kept with the theme — pyrotechnic company Martí (Burriana) is led by a woman. And… are there any sexists left out...
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Fallas 2010: Mascletà March 9th
Today’s mascletà took place under the bright, and much-needed sunlight. While the rest of Spain suffers catastrophic snow and rain, Valencians were lucky to enjoy their fiesta in the warmth of the...
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Fallas: Mascletà March 12th
“Movin on up!” Nope, not The Jeffersons, but the Hermanos Caballer! Last year, they handled the March 7th mascletà, but in 2010 — March 12th! That’s a generous recognition of their talent and after...
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Fallas 2010: Mascletà March 16th
After today’s mascletà, put on Pirotecna Turis, a friend looked over at me and said, “I’ve seen a lot of mascletàs in my life, and that was the best”. “WHAT?!” I screamed my response at her, blood...
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Fallas 2010: Mascletà March 17th
There was a huge crowd gathered for Pirotecnia Valenciana’s mascletà on the 17th… the sun was shining, and it was finally warm enough to get away with just a T-shirt. The fireworks were classic —...
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