Exploring the Vibrant Traditions of Las Fallas

Where is the Las Fallas festival celebrated?

• Madrid

• Barcelona

• Seville

• Valencia

What do the neighborhoods build for Las Fallas?

• A traditional meal

• A parade float

• A large fire

• A statue

What is the origin of the Las Fallas tradition?

• A religious ceremony

• A historical battle

• Carpenters' winter rubbish

• A royal decree

What do the fires and statues often include?

• Portraits of famous people

• Maps of Valencia

• Jokes about life and politics

• Historical tales

How many days of holiday do children get during Las Fallas?

• A week

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

What do participants parade through the streets with?

• Candles

• Bunches of flowers

• Firecrackers

• Flags

What is the most important day of Las Fallas?

• The first day

• The day of the parade

• St. Joseph's Day

• The last day

What happens at midday on St. Joseph's Day?

• A silence in honor of St. Joseph

• The largest firecracker display

• A city-wide prayer

• The unveiling of the largest statue

What is the climax of Las Fallas called in Valencian?

• La Noche de Fuego

• La Fiesta Final

• La Noche Delphic

• El Gran Dia

What do they do with the fires on the last night?

• Extinguish them ceremonially

• Donate them to museums

• Leave them to burn out naturally

• Burn them