1965 pardoned Falla '1961 pardoned Falla 'with bad luck' Museu Faller de València, Spain

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Falles is a festivity celebrating the feast of Saint Joseph held since mid-18th century. Satirical figures called Ninots make up a scene. The figures are set alight to welcome the spring on 19th March. Each year the best Ninot is pardoned and hence not burnt.

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Size: 7642px × 5097px
Location: The Falles Museum, Valencia, Spain
Photo credit: © John Eccles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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