Carnestoltes (Las)

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Las Carnestoltes refers to the carnival season in Valencia, which begins in the month of February. It has its roots in paganism, and was celebrated in the old days by putting up straw figures all over in the villages. These were intended to spurn the devil, and were burned on Ash Wednesday with all participants dressed up in varying disguises. Today, the celebrations in Valencia involve costumes, parties, music and dancing, and a general feeling of good cheer reigns over the city.

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