Day of The Valencia Community in Spain
(Día de la comunidad de Valencia)
This day marks the anniversary of King James I of Aragon's capture of the city of Valencia from Moorish forces in 1238. It is also the Day of Saint Dionysius, this is a traditional festival of lovers. Day of The Valencia community is celebrated on October 9th.
King James I of Aragon took over the land that is now known as Valencia in 1208. He later captured Valencia and created the Kingdom of Valencia as an independent country that belonged only to King James I of Aragon. Valencia later became part of the Kingdom of Spain in 1707.
The International Festival of Pyrotechnics is held in
the city of Valencia in early October, this is in preparation for the Day of
the Valencia. The finale of this celebration is a festival that marks the start
of the Day of the Valencia Community celebrations. Parades are held in the city
of Valencia and other towns and villages in the region on October 9th. The
parades feature people dressed in costumes, including medieval costumes. People
in some areas hold a meal or party after the parade.
October 9 is also the Day of
Saint Dionysius (Sant Dionís). This saint is traditionally considered as
the patron saint of lovers and there is the custom of giving the gift of a
Mocaorà. A Mocaorà is a silken scarf containing marzipan pastries handcrafted
by Valencia’s finest bakers. Valencian men traditionally give their sweethearts
gifts of marzipan sweets on this day. These sweets are wrapped in a piece of
silk or placed in a decorative box. This special day is used by Spanish men to
court their lovers/potential lovers with a gift that is sure to satisfy their
sweet tooth.
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Join me next week on our next vacation. Where shall we travel to now?
Shall we travel to Italia. 'coma back for the Italia, they say it is very maravilloso!'
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