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Spanish Course in Valencia in FallasThe 15th of March sees the beginning, in Valencia, of what has to be one of the most spectacular and exciting 5 days in the whole of Europe.
Fallas is the most extraordinary festival, celebrated only in the Comunidad de Valencia and mainly in the city itself. Supposedly originating from a time way back when carpenters would chuck out old offcuts of wood into the street and set fires to welcome spring - the festival has grown into a feast for all the senses.
Up to 500 huge, highly decorative and beautifully made satirical sculptures, constructed from flammable materials, are set up in every square of the city on the 15th of March. Each sculpture carries satirical verses written in Valenciá, and street parties are held by each one every day and night of the week.This continues, almost without a break until the 19th, when the sculptures, or ninots, are set light to and burned.

Fallas Course in Valencia
4 weeks Spanish Intensive Course (20+5 Lessons) +
4 weeks lodging in Shared apartment Single Room +

975 €
Starting Dates: 19-26 February 2007 / 5-12 March 2007


2 million visitors to the city come to stare in wonder at these massive creations, (they have to be seen to believed!) and to watch some of the most incredible firework displays , both day and night - Yes, daytime fireworks, or Máscletas, a display of noise and smoke mainly, so loud you are advised to keep your mouth open to avoid bursting your eardrums! - and to watch the Crema - the burning of the Ninots. Of these 2million visitors, most are Spanish as the fallas is a well-kept secret in the rest of the world.Spanish Course in Fallas
It is one the very best reasons to visit Valencia, There is so much to see and do, the city is alive night and day and if you have the stamina you could party for five days and nights without a break. There are free concerts and dances throughout the city , there are street markets, food vendors selling a special type of doughnut (Buñuelos) available only at this festival time eaten with thick dunking chocolate, there are bullfights, there are the exquisite costumes of the Falleras and Falleros (elected representatives of the Fallas), marching bands and solemn processions (one, the Ofrenda, takes two days and consists of 150,000 Falleras processing through the city to the cathedral to decorate an enormous Virgin Mary with flowers) and every bar and café in the city is open all hours to keep your strength up with food and drink.

The Fallas Course is available for all levels from absolute beginners to advanced Spanish. Come along and join the celebrations!

This discounts will be applied in the final invoice in all Spanish Courses booked before 31th January 2007. Please makes reference this promotion in your inscription if you wish the discount.

Starting Dates: 19-26 February 2007 / 5-12 March 2007

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