Entering the Holy Gunpowder Cathedral of Fallas

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Fireworks Festivals
April 08, 2023

Entering the Holy Gunpowder Cathedral of Fallas

This was a perfect Fallas morning - While waiting to enter the Gunpowder Cathedral to see the pyrotechnicians set up a Mascletà, we were offered a plate of freshly cut ham. Starting our day like this is something we could easily get used to.

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Entering the Holy Gunpowder Cathedral of Fallas - A Mascletà by Pirotècnia Nadal-Marti - Fireworks Festivals

For one month a year, the weirdly barren and flat concrete plaza in front of the City Hall is transformed into the nucleus of Valencia's most cherished obsession: the mascletá.

fireworksfestivals.com/gunpowder-cathedral-mascleta-nadal-marti

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The Mascletà: A Most Valencian Invention - For 91 Days Valencia Travel Blog

Who doesn't love fireworks? The color, the sound, the visual spectacle? Of course, we can all agree that they're wonderful. But, who still loves fireworks minus the color and the visual spectacle, leaving only the sound? Hmmm, not many of you have kept your hands up... just a bunch of maniacs wearing blue and white handkerchiefs. Let me guess: you're the Valencians.

valencia.for91days.com/the-mascleta-a-most-valencian-invention