If you do not know what to do in Valencia, you just have to read our blog every week. Today we are going to talk about the Urbans Festival and October 9th. Do you know the reason for its celebration?
Like every Friday, our Spanish school offers you the best plans for a different weekend in Valencia. Also, the next most important events are Festival Urbans and October 9. Thus, the Urbans Festival is a set of cultural and sports activities that will take place this weekend. On the other hand, October 9 is the Day of the Valencian Community that takes place in style throughout the province.
Festival Urbans
This week we suggest you take a walk through the Urbans Festival, a festival that mixes sport, culture and music. You can enjoy with the tournaments of Skateboarding, Bmx, Parkour, Tricking, Scooter, Inline, Breakdance and All Styles Dance. You can also participate in the different workshops offered by the festival.
The event will take place in the riverbed, exactly in the Skate Plaza (Section number 6 of the old Turia riverbed). Along with sports activities you can enjoy a Market with skate products, clothing and accessories.
The whole Festival will be enlivened with music from different DJ’s and groups of very varied styles: Reggae, Hip Hop, Rap, Punk … If you want to know more about the festival we recommend you visit its website.
October 9
The 9th of October is the Day of the Valencian Community. This date commemorates the entry of King Jaume I the Conqueror to Valencia in 1238. Jaume I expelled the Arabs from the city of Valencia and ended his rule.
Currently in Valencia is a holiday when multiple events are organized. For example, you can visit medieval market, musical concerts, floral offering. In addition, the same day in Valencia is celebrated the Entry of Moors and Christians. The detailed schedule of the events of October 9 can be found here.
On the other hand, October 9 is San Dionís also known as Macadorá. In Valencia it is traditionally celebrated as Valentine’s Day. In this way, men give typical women marzipan sweets wrapped in a typical handkerchief.
Go ahead and come with our students of the Spanish course to enjoy a very underground weekend in the city of Valencia. Of course, next Monday we organize a special class so that our students know the traditions of October 9 in Valencia. Also, at 12 in the evening between Monday and Tuesday we will see the fireworks in the river bed. Do not miss it!
Happy weekend!
