Presenter Carlos Alsina saw his attempt to save his ninot from cremation fail, despite a last-minute appeal for help. The figure will be burned this Thursday, putting an end to an original media campaign.Breaking News, Curiosity, Society, Carlos Alsina, cremation, effigy, Valence faults, Fête, pardon, media, doll, tradition, vote, AFE PACKAGE, newsPresenter Carlos Alsina saw his attempt to save his ninot from cremation fail, despite a last-minute appeal for help. The figure will be burned this Thursday...
The fate of the ninot representing Carlos Alsina during the Valencia Fallas was sealed this Monday, March 16, 2023, after the votes confirmed its exclusion from the list of insulted sculptures. Despite the journalist's efforts to mobilize his listeners, the figure will not benefit from the pardon and will be consumed by flames this Thursday, in accordance with the tradition of the Valencian festival.
Carlos Alsina, host of the show “Más de uno” on Onda Cero, launched a moving appeal to his listeners to try to save his effigy. In particular, he had requested logistical help, asking for a truck to move the sculpture, in the hope of convincing the Fallera authorities. This initiative aroused keen media interest, illustrating the personal involvement of celebrities in these popular festivities.
The fallera mayor of the Avenida Ecuador-Alcalde Gurrea commission, Cristina Montesinos, theoretically held the power to grant a last-minute indulto. However, during a conversation with Alsina, she did not mention this possibility, leaving doubt until the final moments. This uncertainty has fueled speculation and kept the focus on the fate of ninot.
Paula Pa, a citizen mobilized for the cause, tried to gather support in favor of indulto. Unfortunately, his campaign only received two votes, those of his mother and his cousin, demonstrating the difficulty of influencing the collective decisions of the Fallas. His testimony, “I made a call and we did what we could”, reflects the frustration of those in favor of safeguarding.
Carlos Alsina's ninot nevertheless paraded through the streets of Valencia, fully participating in the celebrations before its planned destruction. This inclusion in the procession symbolizes the honor represented by the presence of an effigy in the Fallas, even if its outcome is cremation. Alsina himself expressed some pride, considering burning at the event a privilege.
The Fallas of Valencia, listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, are renowned for their monumental sculptures, the ninots, which are burned on March 19, St. Joseph's Day. The process of selecting indultados, where a figure is saved from the fire by popular vote, adds an interactive and emotional dimension to the party, often publicized through personalities like Alsina.
This episode highlights the role of the media in Spanish cultural news, where radio hosts sometimes become the protagonists of local stories. Alsina’s campaign generated significant buzz, drawing attention to fallera traditions and their evolution in the digital age, where cries for help can quickly go viral.
Ultimately, the non-saving of Carlos Alsina's ninot reminds us that the traditions of Fallas remain anchored in democratic and collective processes. Despite last-minute attempts and media involvement, the final decision rests with the community, thus preserving the authenticity of this centuries-old celebration that continues to captivate Spain and beyond.
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