And I thought Fallas was only in Valencia, Spain! Above statue gets hit by a lightning and goes up in flames:

More images of Jesus going up in flames!

This totally reminds me of the that crazy Festival in Spain:

Fallas 2010: La Cremà from Valencia Blog on Vimeo.

Will there be a Fallas 2011 in Ohio? If so … also with a Mascletà? Sign me up for it!!!!

- Creation Museum

The highlight was the Friday when they burned 3 story high figures (the most expensive one cost 1.3 Million this year and in that night they burned over 700 figurines).

Watch how this:

goes to this:

ending up with this:

Watch the incredible Video of burning down: La Cremà 2010 and tons of more pictures.

Also incredible was the Cabalgata del Fuego (Fire Parade), it was breathtaking:

Watch the Video: Fallas 2010 – Cabalgata del Fuego

I’m so behind with work … sigh!

So, dear readers … are you ready for Random Good Stuff to kick in again?

For hostel/hotel bookings during Fallas, we’ve found the best rates at Hostelbookers, Booking.com and Apartments in Valencia

I could have touched him – he was so close. Valencia’s Super Mega Soccer Star David Villa helping out during Fallas.

In case you are interested here are some more pics and a video: David Villa

If not … check him out, he is .. CUTE

Got to run .. only 4 more days of Fallas.

Ha ha! Light Bulbs are fun, especially if they are put together by the millions! WTF? You probably guessed it right, these insane street lights have something to do with Fallas. And just seeing these is worth a trip for Fallas in Valencia.

More pictures: Fallas 2010 – Calle Sueca

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OMG! Ever wondered how a 2 ton firework might look like? Don’t wonder any longer and watch this video I took yesterday of this rather unique firework called Mascletà which is part of Fallas here in Valencia. I shot this video my new Sanyo VPC CS1 (which I’m really happy with) but at the end it had problem to figure out the sounds. It was just too much.

Watch it here: Mascletà Napolitana

Here some pics:

For hostel/hotel bookings during Fallas, we’ve found the best rates at Hostelbookers, Booking.com and Apartments in Valencia

So this post is to  say sorry that there will not too many posts RGS in the next couple of days and to show off some videos I shot with the Canon 7d (there will be links leading you to a post where you can see pictures I took with the 7d)

First off a video of the color Mascletà shot with Kodak M1033 in HD (for comparison):

Now the most world’s most annoying alarm clock – Despertà 2010 (shot with the Canon 7d):

First Mascletà of Fallas 2010 (also shot with the 7d at better light conditions):

The videos are still very jumpy due my old CF Card which is to slow but the new faster card is on the way. Also, since the Canon is pretty heavy and bulky I will be using the Sanyo for every day shots and the Canon when I use oh la la arty videos (from a tripod). I just can’t see myself carrying around a tripod all day long.

What do you think of the video quality of the Canon 7d ? As soon as the Sanyo arrives I will be posting an example video of the VPC – CS1.

If you get bore and want to know what I’m up to follow our Valencia Blog – tons of fun videos, pictures and crazy stories from Fallas in Valencia.

For hostel/hotel bookings during Fallas, we’ve found the best rates at Hostelbookers and Booking.com

11 more days before Fallas in Valencia begins and we are getting pumped. We tried to get in touch with local companies trying to get them to sponsor us but without any luck but luckily we got our awesome Random Good Stuff readers

We are looking for a company to sponsor our Fallas 2010 posts. My guess right now is that we will be posting over 100 Fallas related posts this year and our sponsors(s) will be mentioned in every single one – so if your company is in the following sector you might consider sponsoring us (or basically any site or company will work):

• Touristic
• Language
• Hearing Aids (watch the video below!)
• Art Supplies
• Food
• Fireworks
• Beer

Here a video which shows pretty well what Fallas is all about:

Still not sure? Read this explanation: What is Fallas

If you are interested feel free to email at jogi21XOXOXOXO@XOXOXOXOgmail.com (without the XOs) or contact me via my Twitter. Pretty sure we can work something out.

For what will we need funds? First off, better photo and video equipment. Then we would like to shoot and take pictures of a Mascletà and the incredible fireworks at least once from one of the balconies or roof decks. But for these you have to pay!

And if you just want to help out a little you can donate, every dollar helps!

EEEKsss Fallas

Regular readers will know what’s going on. YES, Fallas 2010 is right around the corner!!! In case you don’t know what Fallas is, see here me trying to explain what Fallas is: What is Fallas? Just in short, Fallas:

• Best Fireworks Ever
• Mascletàs and Despertà
• Burning of huge figures worth 10 Million Euros in just one night
• Probably second largest street fest in the world

Anyways, Obama was the public figure who got portrayed most and it seems like the Fallas artists general last year had their eyes on the United Stated of America which reflects in their many US themed ninot figures.

And the crisis had probably influence on the many very, emm sexual figures as well. Further down you will find a link to view the not censored and perverted figures .

Here couple of the USA Ninot Figures and look out for that link:

Europa and USA getting married

Link: Uncensored and many more ninot figures

Get your Fallas accommadtion sorted: Hotels – BnB’s – Hostels for Fallas

Only 48 more days and I will be annoying you again with Fallas from Valencia. On February 28th is the charming awakening of the city and the events will be going on and on until the main days which are from March 15th and 19th.

That’s when you come, the last 5 days are the most interesting days to visit Valencia. This festival will be the craziest thing you will ever experience in your life and will be burned deeply in your brain. Why not visit Valencia for Fallas 2010!!!

Here a little video in which I cut together the highlights of Fallas:

(if you like the video, please do give it a nice juicy star but only if you liked it)

Still not sure? Check out this post explaining more: What is Fallas?

Why I’m I writing about it that early? Because right now tickets for flights, hotels and hostels in Valencia are still pretty cheap. But prices will explode soon. Last year in a shared hostel room … a bed was over $200 per night. So booking early is an argument.

If you have any questions about Fallas, places to stay, how to get there and where and what to eat … please do leave a comment. Also, if you decide to come do let me know. Would love to meet up for a Mascletà – even will buy you a beer.

If you can’t be here for Fallas but don’t want to miss out … please subscribe for the Valencia RSS FEED with tons of Fallas infos and/or follow Valencia Blog on Twitter. I will be tweeting live from the events.

Fallas 2010 !!!! Can’t wait!

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This video is part of it:

And still there is more to it. If you are curious check out the full post: What is Fallas?

- Fallas Hostels / Fallas B&Bs in Valencia