{
  "id": 12580800,
  "title": "Gandia bursts into life as thousands join spectacular celebrations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/gandia-bursts-into-life-as-thousands-join-spectacular-celebrations",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:11:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/07/gandia-bursts-into-life-as-thousands-join-spectacular-celebrations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, October 4, the city of Gandia was overwhelmed by thousands of people celebrating the 2026 Fira i Festes. The festivities featured a vibrant mix of culture and entertainment, taking place from morning until the early hours of Monday. The day kicked off with a fishing competition in the Port of Gandia and a classic car show on Calle Sant Francesc de Borja, showcasing the city's love for traditional sports. The morning also included family activities, such as a free guided visit to the Gandia Archaeological Museum followed by a children's workshop. The city's fairground at Parc d’Ausiàs March offered rides and attractions for families throughout the day. Throughout the day, live music performances filled the streets, culminating in final night concerts at the Parc de la Festa, headlined by Cali y El Dandee, Lara Taylor, and Orquesta Montecarlo.\n\nThe climax of Sunday's celebrations came with the traditional correfoc, a dramatic fire event led by Dimonis Rafolins from l'Alqueria d'Asnar. The procession moved through the streets from Paseo de les Germanies to Plaza de Crist Rei, accompanied by fire, percussion, traditional instruments, and costumed figures, before ending with a spectacular fireworks display. Monday, October 5, brought more festivities to Gandia, with additional events such as a mascletà in the morning and a procession in honor of Sant Francesc de Borja in the evening. The procession made its way through the historic center, accompanied by dances from the Grup de Danses Rebombori. The annual Fira i Festes concluded with a final pyrotechnic display, turning Gandia into a major center of celebration once again.",
  "summary": "Thousands of people filled the streets of Gandia on Sunday, October 4, as the city enjoyed another packed day of […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Thousands celebrate 2026 Fira i Festes in Gandia on Sunday",
    "Correfoc fire event and fireworks climax Sunday celebrations",
    "Monday events include mascletà and Sant Francesc de Borja procession"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}