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 Hello everyone,

Here you can see more prizes.

Third award for RENFE-DIPUTACIÓ in TOP CATEGORY by "Scenes".

The monument was crafted by the artist David Sánchez Longo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth award for FLORIDA PORTAZGO in TOP CATEGORY by "We are emptiness".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, they got the first prize in Children's Category for their bonfire called "Strength" crafted by Carlos Carsí. They got 84 points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Finally, the fifth award for LA CERÁMICA in TOP CATEGORY by "Imagination".

 

 

 Hello everyone,

I visited some bonfires  which achieved the fifth top awards in the Special category 

1st Baver Els Antigons won the first prize in 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Award was for Séneca Autobusos for "Fatal Atracttion", however, they celebrate it like a first place.

Here you can see some pics of the bonfire where you can appreciate is plenty of criticism.

 

 Hello everyone,

Today is a special day for thousands of people who celebrate Saint John's night.

Bonfires are set up in Alicante since 1928 and they are a tradition, declared of International Tourist Interest. The objective is to remember the birth of John The Baptist, who is the Patron Saint of Sant Joan d'Alacant, the village where I was born and I still live. The other Patron Saint of the Village is Our Lady of the Rosary. 

Alicante has also got two Saint Patrons: Saint Nicolas and the Virgin of Los Remedios.

However, Bonfires were very popular across many European countries and they are still important part of the contemporany celebrations of the summer solstice.

Let me share this thread with you to learn a little more about our traditions and culture.

What is the main objective of the Bonfires of San Juan also called "Fogueres"? Bonfires are a tradition, declared of International Tourist Interest, celebrated in Alicante since 1928. The answer is to remember the birth of John the Baptist, who is the patron saint of Sant Joan d'Alacant. pic.twitter.com/rm186MSVf9

— Javier Sellers Cerdá (@javiersellers71) June 19, 2023

Hello everyone,
"La cremà" is the act of setting fire to the "Fogueres" (Show art monuments) in Alicante, Sant Joan d'Alacant and other places.

These monuments are burnt every 24th June, after St. John's Eve to celebrate the Nativity of Saint John Baptism. This monument was burnt in Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain.
It's called "Nit d la cremà", night of burning.





There's also a funny part called "La banyà", soaking while firefighters put out the blazes.
Attendees ask firefighters to throw water on them to alleviate with the heat.




VOCABULARY:
Monument         Celebration       Summer    Art

Firefighter    Fire   Bonfire     Fireworks    Water


Blaze   Night     Fun     Joy 

Hello everyone, Here you can see some of the Bonfires of Saint John 2019 in Alicante, Spain. These monuments are an art show and they are made of cardboard, wood, mud, paintings,...Bonfires (art monuments) have got a lot of figures called "ninots" which express their dissatisfaction with the society, politicians, economy, environment,... Ninots usually represent a famous person. Here you can see some of them.


Calvo Sotelo Bonfire. It's important to protect our planet and all the animals.

Séneca  Autobuses





























Diputación


























Alfonso X El Sabio and the figure of a brave knight with a big sword.


























El Mercat. you can see the part of Alicante market behind this monument.


























Plaza Ruperto Chapí Bonfire, Theatre.