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Howth, Ireland | May 2024 Minolta Freedom | Washi X 100
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Howth, Ireland | May 2024 Minolta Freedom | Washi X 100
MARÇ 2020
Every month I’ll do a compilation of pictures of things that I liked, of places where I’ve been or anything that I thought was worth of a picture in that period of time. And in the center there will be the lockscreen that I used that month.
All pictures are mine except the ones I credit the owners/creators.
Happy Carnival! Bon Carnaval!
Photos from Carnaval in Sitges (Catalonia) by Gemma Sànchez and Adrià Costa for Nació Digital
Caramels war in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Catalonia), our sweetest Carnival tradition!
MARÇ
Every month I’ll do a compilation of pictures of things that I liked, of places where I’ve been or anything that I thought was worth of a picture in that period of time. And in the center there will be the lockscreen that I used that month.
All pictures are mine except the ones I credit the owners/creators.
UNESCO intangible world heritage in the Catalan Countries 4/9: Valencia falles festivity, Valencian Country
The main feature of the Falles Festivity, a tradition of communities in Valencia and its diaspora celebrating the coming of spring, is the giant falla. The falla is a monument made up of ninots (caricature pieces) created by local artists and craftspeople that provides a commentary on current social issues. Erected in the town square, the falla is set alight at the end of the festivity, which runs from March 14 to 19, to symbolize the coming of spring, purification and a rejuvenation of community social activity. In the meantime, marching bands parade the streets, outdoor meals are held and fireworks staged.
Each year, a Falles Queen is elected to promote the festivity throughout the year encouraging locals and visitors to take part. Know-how associated with the practice is transmitted within families, particularly those involved in the construction of the ninots who belong to different guilds among participating communities. The Falles Festivity provides an opportunity for collective creativity and the safeguarding of traditional arts and crafts.
It is also a source of community pride, contributor to cultural identity and enhances social cohesion. In the past, the festivity was also a way of preserving the Valencian language when it was prohibited.
UNESCO
Lent buns (Bunyols de Quaresma), this image shows their variety from the Empordà area (in the north-east of Catalonia).
Lent buns are the traditional pastry that all around Catalonia can only be found in bakeries on Wednesdays and Fridays of the period of Lent (from Ash Wednesday to Easter for Catholics).
But today I learnt that in some parts of the Province of Girona they are eaten all year around!!! That is the best thing I have heard in ages and I need to move to Girona as soon as possible!!
(Image from Pixiecuina)
Benvinguda, Primavera! Welcome, Spring!
Song: Amagada primavera (”Hidden spring”) by Txarango