daveinspain Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Have a look through this... This will bring you to a web with a good over view of what Las Fallas is all about... My linkthis link will bring you to some photos of Fallas... This video shows the last day and burning of the Fallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Looks like a blast! At least it's not phallus in Valencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 There's something I've been meaning to ask you: I was in Barcelona a couple of weeks ago, and I don't think I've ever seen as many people -- guys and girls -- walking around with guitars on their backs. Guitars everywhere! Is that common for Spain, or was it just a fluke? I felt like I was in the Land of Guitars! At least it's not phallus in Valencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 There's something I've been meaning to ask you: I was in Barcelona a couple of weeks ago, and I don't think I've ever seen as many people -- guys and girls -- walking around with guitars on their backs. Guitars everywhere! Is that common for Spain, or was it just a fluke? I felt like I was in the Land of Guitars! Yeah, but they use soft guitar cases here as back packs, holds alot more stuff... Everyone does it. Just kidding, Don't forget Spain has a long tradition of guitar through out it's history. There are lots of players and lots of guitar companies that make some very fine instruments. More so classical/acoustic guitars but there are some small shops/Luthiers making some outrageous electrics too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Funny joke, but you may be on to something! Just think how much makeup, haircare stuff, and skin lotion a chick could stuff into a gigbag. I knew the Spanish had a long tradition of guitar playing, but it just didn't prepare me for what I saw there. It was extremely cool. Once, we were sitting in an outdoor cafe. A guy came by, played some of his own compositions (really good stuff), collected some money, and then sat down for a few coffees with his girlfriend. While he was sitting there, he continued to play for over an hour, just messing around. I think I was the only one who found this surprising, but where else could one see something like that? It's definitely never going to happen in a Starbucks in the States... Anyway, I'm a total Spain-fan now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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saturn Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Anyway, I'm a total Spain-fan now! Oh sure, jump on the band wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Cool Dave, thanks for the post. Looks like loads of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Truly Amazing seen it twice now but have not been there since 2006. the Falla Especial (or however you spell it) are some truly amazing art I was stunned when they burned them though, all that work and money poof and what a party. It doesn't hurt that the women are amazing either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 There is an episode of "Great Festivals of the World" dedicated to Fallas, I saw it 2 or 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Truly Amazing seen it twice now but have not been there since 2006. the Falla Especial (or however you spell it) are some truly amazing art I was stunned when they burned them though, all that work and money poof and what a party. It doesn't hurt that the women are amazing either. You didn't even tell me you were here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 You know I've never been to Spain, but I kinda like the music :-" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 You know I've never been to Spain, but I kinda like the music :-" The Ladies are insane there and they sure know how to use it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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