The Falleras Mayores de Dénia inaugurate the exhibition on the history of the city's floats
Safir Malonda and Martina Gimeno, older falleras of Dénia, along with their courts of honor, inaugurated this Monday afternoon the exhibition Cars of Dénia. The Battle of Flors from 1903 to the present, a journey through the history of floats in the city of Dénia that can be visited at Fora Mur, 10 (Ale Hop) until next July 11.
The exhibition has been curated by the Fallero Studies Collective of Dénia and the Marina Alta, which coordinates the culture delegation of the Fallera Local Board. It is divided into three sections: a first review of the history of the festival, a summary of the techniques used to create the floats and a final section dedicated to the troupes.
Jaume Bertomeu, president of the Fallera Local Board, recalled that "this year is the second consecutive year that, due to the pandemic, we cannot enjoy this important event. That is why we wanted to compile the history of this tradition, so that During the next few days, dianenses and visitors keep in mind the importance of floats ".
The act was attended by the charges of the failures of Dénia; Vicent Grimalt, mayor of Dénia; councilors Óscar Mengual and Raul García de la Reina; and Ale Hop representative Dario Grimalt.