Falles

The Falles is a traditional celebration held annually in commemoration of Saint Joseph in the city of Valencia and other Valencian towns, from 15 to 19 March. The term falles refers to both the celebration and the monuments burnt during the celebration. The Falles festival was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage of humanity list in 2016.

This stamp was issued on 1 March 2022.

Postcards & Stamps from My Country

 

Postcard sent by Bruno (PC), featuring the village of Xàbia.

Postcard that reproduces a vintage one, sent by Laura (Spain). It shows an idealised workshop where people is preparing the falles...

The province of Valencia on a stamp.

The typical housing near the city of Valencia (nowadays almost vanished): the barraca. The stamp is dedicated to a Valencian writer: Vicente Blasco Ibáñez (he wrote in Spanish language, though).