Fallas in Valencia 2009

Fallas is the singular and unique art of Valencia (Spain) to celebrate the arrival of the spring.

All these spectacular fallas were burnt down on 19.03, as every year on this date, symbolizing the purification force of the fire.

Baba Marta

The symbol of the favorite holiday of all bulagarians. Marteniza (Bulgarian: мартеница /ˈmar.tɛ.ni.ʦa/, plural мартеници, martenizi) is a small piece of adornment, made of white and red yarn and worn from March 1st until the 22nd March (or the first time an individual sees a stork, swallow or budding tree). The name of the holiday is Baba Marta. "Baba" (баба) is the Bulgarian word for "grandmother" and Mart (март) is the Bulgarian word for the month of March. Baba Marta is a Bulgarian tradition related to welcoming the upcoming spring. The month of March, according to Bulgarian folklore, marks the beginning of springtime. Therefore, the first day of March is a traditional holiday associated with sending off winter and welcoming spring.