Press statement by the Mayor of Calp, Ana Sala:
This year the Fallas have had to adapt to the Coronavirus pandemic, but they are still very present for the Falleros of the city and for the Generalitat Valenciana (regional government), which has paid special attention to the organisation and security of the festive events. Although the 2021 celebrations have been postponed and the new date has not yet been set, the Consell has ensured that Valencia's March can be enjoyed with diverse and varied online activities.
Therefore, we ask for the same commitment and concern for the Moors and Christians festivals, a sector that has also been severely damaged by the effects of the pandemic and which is of great social and cultural wealth in our municipality, since the Moors and Christians festival in honour of Saint Christ of the Sweat of Calp is considered an autonomous tourist interest. The Generalitat focuses on the care of the Fallas, but we demand that all the festive associations receive the same treatment.
The City of Calp will subsidise the expenses borne by the Filaes in 2020, 2021 and until the normal resumption of this festival, among other aid measures to promote different festive groups of our city.
Ana Sala
Mayor of Calpe