La fiesta de la Magdalena celebrates the birth of Castellon more than 700 years ago. It begins around noon with la mascleta which is a combination of fireworks and other explosions such as firecrackers. There were many people there and there were so many fireworks that the ground was shaking and the sky was filled with clouds of smoke. Later at 4pm is a parade called Cabalgera del Prego which included floats, bands, and tons of dancers. I attended for a little while, but as it is about two to three hours long and mostly dancers my host mom and me decided to leave after about an hour and a half. Throughout the day there is drinking and tapas, shopping at little tents, and children setting off little firecrackers and other fireworks in the streets. Later on, once it is dark out there were fireworks that were so loud you couldn't miss them. Now, as I sit in my bed after a very long day I hear music and other noises from the street (and I live on the 9th floor). I will not be participating in the partying this evening because tomorrow morning we have another adventure to embark on which will require a lot of energy. I won't tell you too much now though you'll have to wait until tomorrow!
Hasta Manana!
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