So we have a bank holiday coming up here in Valencia, The National Day of Valencia 9th October. Celebrations will be held throughout the region of Valencia, from Alicante to Castellon.
The tradition on this day is to give a knotted hanky filled with marzipan sweets, which come in all shapes and forms, known as La Mocadorá in honour of Saint Dionís.
The main event in Valencia is when the lower the Regions Flag over the balcony of the town hall and parage around the city, lay a floral tribute at the statue of James 1st, then to return to the town hall square and raised up over the balcony once again.
This of course is then followed by a spectacular Mascletá, as no celebration in Valencia is complete without fireworks and bangers! The town hall square booms like a battle field of noise, the smell of gunpowder, the shaking of the ground, an experience not to be missed if you happen to be close to Valencia on the 9th October.
In Alicante, they have a parade of papier-mache figures with oversized heads dancing to traditional Valencian music.
In Castellon the onus is on the "children" with workshops, theatre and fun for all ages.
9th October - National Day of Valencia.
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