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Spain, Valencia Province, Valencia, La Crema, The Burning of the Papier Mache figures in the street during Las Fallas festival on March 19th, Laurel and Hardy going up in flames
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© Hugh Rooney / Eye Ubiquitous
Burning Caricatures Celebrations Colours Effigies Espana Falla Falles Festivals Figures Fire Flames Las Fallas Pageantry Papier Mache Puppets Ninots Satire Smoke Spain St Joseph Valencia Valencia Province Laurel And Hardy Oliver Hardy Stan Laurel
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This print captures the vibrant and fiery atmosphere of the Las Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain. On March 19th, amidst a sea of colors and smoke, the streets come alive as papier mache figures are set ablaze during La Crema - The Burning. In this particular moment frozen in time by photographer Hugh Rooney, Laurel and Hardy find themselves going up in flames. The annual Las Fallas festival is renowned for its satirical caricatures and puppets known as ninots that adorn the city's streets. These effigies serve as a form of social commentary, poking fun at political figures or societal issues with wit and creativity. As night falls on March 19th, these intricate works of art meet their fiery demise. In this photograph, we witness Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel immortalized in papier mache form becoming engulfed by flames. Their iconic personas seem to dance within the fire's embrace as sparks illuminate their faces. It is a bittersweet spectacle that symbolizes both celebration and farewell. The image encapsulates the pageantry and energy that fills Valencia during Las Fallas. The combination of vivid colors, billowing smoke, and intense heat creates an otherworldly ambiance that draws spectators from far and wide to experience this unique cultural event firsthand. Hugh Rooney's skillful capture allows us to relish in this fleeting moment where tradition meets modernity through artistry consumed by fire – a true testament to the ephemeral nature of life itself.
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