Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique and crazy festivals in Spain. Then again, Spain is a country known for its unique and odd fiestas. What started as a feast day for St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters, has evolved into a 5-day, multifaceted celebration involving fire. Valencia, a quiet city with a population of just over 1 million, swells to an estimated three million flame-loving revelers during Las Fallas celebrations. The Spanish are experts in city-wide festivals and other parties.The main attractions are the ninots; massive cardboard, wood and plaster statues located all over the city which portray a current version of events whether it is about politicians, celebrities, or the both combined. On the 19th of March, they are set on fire during ‘La Crema’. Not all the puppets however get burned. There is a public vote to decide on the very best puppets for this year. These are taken to the Museo Fallero, Valencia's Fallas museum.Alongside burning the giant puppets; the Las Fallas festival also includes beauty pageants, paella contests, parades, bullfights, and many, many fireworks.
