In Valencia, preparations for the famous Fallas de Valencia festival have already begun. The installation of the largest Fallas figure is underway.
This year’s main sculpture is a 27-meter-tall figure of Charlie Chaplin dressed as a soldier from his satirical anti-war film “Shoulder Arms.”
Created by artists Alejandro Santaeulalia and Vicente Llàcer, the project is titled “Hope.”
The message behind the sculpture reminds us that war has never been a good path, and that even darkness can be transformed into joy, color, and peace.
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What a great statue!
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It is very interesting. The most upsetting part for me that they will burn all these beautiful statues on the end of festival. So much work, effort and beauty will be gone…..
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How unfortunate! I would have loved to seen it. Reposted @trefology
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Every year they created new amazing sculptures and burn them. 🙂 Sad, but very noisy and joyful festival.
Thank you for repost
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