The celebration of the Day of the Valencian Community in L'Alfàs del Pi will run from October 2nd to 11th with a diverse offering of cultural, traditional, and leisure activities designed for all residents. The official presentation took place at the Espai Cultural Escoles Velles, with the presence of municipal representatives and the Majorals de Sant Josep 2027 commission.
The program will kick off on October 2nd with the exhibition ‘Dibuixa el 9 d’Octubre’ (Draw October 9th), which can be visited until October 11th at the Municipal Library. This exhibition will showcase works created by students from 3rd and 4th grade of Primary from CEIP Racó de l’Albir, CEIP Veles e Vents, and CEIP Santíssim Crist del Bon Encert.
On Wednesday, October 7th, at 7:00 PM, the book ‘La Serra Gelada, un paisatge cultural mil·lenari’ (Serra Gelada, a Millennial Cultural Landscape) will be presented by Carolina Frías Castillejo and Francesc Xavier Llorca Ibi. Subsequently, at 8:00 PM, the literary route ‘Allarga el pas. Un passeig literari per l’Alfàs del Pi’ (Extend your step. A literary walk through L'Alfàs del Pi) will take place, guided by Juan Vicente Devesa, starting from La Creueta.
Thursday, October 8th, will be dedicated to recreational and gastronomic activities. At 6:00 PM, an afternoon of popular games with a snack of coca and chocolate will begin. At 9:00 PM, the traditional pebrereta contest will be held, open to all residents, followed at 9:15 PM by a potluck dinner (sopar de cabasset) in the plaza de les Escoles Velles, organized by the Majorals de Sant Josep 2027. The evening will culminate at 10:00 PM with a performance by the Bandeta La Lira and, at midnight, with a session by DJ Moskıyü.
On Friday, October 9th, the Day of the Valencian Community, the focus will be on highlighting Valencian traditions. At 11:00 AM, the Hogar del Pensionista (Pensioners' Home) will host the family workshop ‘Cavaller/a de Jaume I’ (Knight of James I), for children aged 4 and up, with limited places and prior registration.
At 12:00 PM, the manifesto will be read, this year by Vicent Llorca Mascarell, followed by the awards ceremony for the pebreta contest. At 12:15 PM, the Queen and Maids of Honor 2026 will perform traditional dances accompanied by xirimita and tabalet, encouraging residents and visitors to participate. It will conclude with a candy firecracker display (traca de caramelos) for the youngest and a popular appetizer.
The program will conclude at 4:30 PM with the children's play ‘Els secrets de Mr. Stromboli’ (Mr. Stromboli's Secrets), an activity organized in collaboration with the Culture department.
The Councilor for Festivals and Traditions, Sandra Gómez, emphasized that “October 9th is a date to celebrate our roots, our traditions, and our culture, but also to enjoy together. We have prepared a varied program, with activities for people of all ages, combining cultural and leisure proposals with some of the traditions that are part of our identity as a people.” Gómez highlighted the collaboration of the Majorals de Sant Josep 2027, which reinforces the participatory nature of the celebrations.
The Majorals de Sant Josep 2027 commission will also set up a bar during the potluck dinner on October 8th, offering food and drinks at popular prices to raise funds for the Sant Josep festivities. Most events will take place at the Espai Cultural Escoles Velles.
