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Seño Laura Octubre 2008
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9 de Octubre
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The Valencia Region celebrates its fiesta on
October 9, in commemoration of the entrance of
King Jaime I in the city of Valencia, which took
place in 1238. Valencia was reconquered by the
Christian army of King Jaime I, after over 5
centuries of Islamic rule.
Comunidad Valenciana
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Jaume I (King James I of Aragon) is the citys
most cherished historical figure
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La Senyera is the official flag of the
Valencian Community.
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The rest of the day is filled with traditional
music and dancing.
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La Mocadorá is celebrated in Valencia, people
in love give sweets with fruit shape to each
other wraped with a handkerchief. Its the Sant
Valentines day of Valencia.
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12 de Octubre
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Día de la Hispanidad
La Hispanidad is the national day of Spain. It is
held annually on October 12 and is a national
holiday which commemorates the exact date of 1492
when Christopher Columbus first set a foot in
America.
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To commemorate it, there is a parade led by the
military, usually held in Madrid.
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The parade is presided by the Spanish King, who
is the Head of State, since Spain is politically
organized as a constitutional monarchy. The
Presidente del Gobierno has also a special role
in the ceremony, only second to the King.
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Then a wide array of authorities, from foreign
diplomats deployed in Spain to members of the
Autonomous governments, are invited to attend the
parade and aerobatics performed by the Spanish
Armed Forces.
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This is the pet of La Legión!
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In the Autonomous Community of Aragon, this date
also commemorates La Virgen del Pilar (Our Lady
of the Pillar), their patroness. And is the
patron virgin of Spain
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Zaragoza has over 600000 inhabitants, but during
Fiestas del Pilar it is increased to over
2000000. The holiday is nationally and
internationally known, since many of the visitors
come from abroad.
Regional dance La jota
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