Contest of the “Cant de l’Estoreta” 2024

The ‘Cant de L’estoreta Velleta’ competition is deeply embedded in Valencia’s Fallas tradition, organized by the Falla Plaça de l’Arbre and supported by the Junta Local Fallera. It emerged in 1961 as a homage to the childhood reminiscences of Plaça de l’Arbres falleros, who recalled gathering old furniture for burning during the Fallas revelries.

Throughout the contest, participants don attire reflecting the typical Valencian styles of the 19th and 20th centuries, rekindling the historic aura of Valencia. The ‘estoreta velleta’, or old carpet in Valencian, serves as a focal point, having been utilized to ferry furniture contributed by locals. The competition’s name stems from this ‘estoreta velleta’, alluding to the folk song sung by participants while engaging in this task.

At the event, under the auspices of the Fallera Mayor Infantil and her Court of Honor, contestants perform the traditional song, thereby perpetuating the essence of historic Valencia and infusing the Fallas festivities with a nostalgic undertone.