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Hogueras 'Ninot' Exhibition Takes Shape in Alicante

Commissions deliver first figures aiming for pardon in the exhibition opening Saturday to the public.

Image of a Hogueras 'ninot' figure in Alicante on display.
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Image of a Hogueras 'ninot' figure in Alicante on display.

The Lonja del Pescado (Fish Market) in Alicante hosts from Tuesday the first 'ninot' figures from the Hogueras festival aspiring to be pardoned, generating emotion and nervousness among participants.

The Hogueras 'Ninot' Exhibition is taking shape at Alicante's Lonja del Pescado. Commissions have begun delivering their initial proposals, many of which aim for a pardon from the Cremà (bonfire). The festive atmosphere is already palpable, with a mix of nervousness and excitement among participants as they unveil the figures vying for preservation.
Among the first figures received are those from the Carrer Sant Vicent hoguera and the Lo Millor de la Terreta barraca. Artist Juan Carlos Asensi created for the latter a representation of a waitress from the historic Peret kiosk, a figure blending tradition and current events, according to Juanjo García, the barraca's president. García also recalled the barraca's recovery from the Special category to First, despite difficulties and municipal restrictions.
Vicente Ivorra, from the Alfonso el Sabio hoguera, expressed frustration at not being able to plant in the Special category due to being just centimeters short, though he remains hopeful for next year. His hoguera's children's ninot depicts a magical legend. Meanwhile, the Pío XII hoguera presents a figure criticizing the restrictions imposed by the City Council's fire technicians, as explained by Paula Jordá.
Other ninots inspired by popular culture include a representation of The Little Prince, created by David Ojeda for the Parque de las Avenidas hoguera, which will compete in the Second category. Beatriz Cervetto, from the same commission, detailed the scene from the story. Andrea Orts (San Nicolás de Bari i Benissaudet hoguera) and Vanesa Cutillas (Campoamor Norte-Plaza de América hoguera) expressed their wish for their figures, noted for their elegance and finish, to be pardoned.
Social commentary is also present. The ninot from the San Antón Alto hoguera, by artist Grego Acebedo, depicts a gardener cutting flower petals representing values like intelligence or strength, criticizing the purely physical valuation of women. Rocío Torreblanca (Barrio Obrero hoguera) drew inspiration from The Land Before Time, while Andrés Europa (Campoamor hoguera) created a Japanese geisha defending ecological principles.
The exhibition, inaugurated on Friday and opening to the public on Saturday, will host a total of 57 ninots delivered this Tuesday (28 of them children's), with more pieces expected on Wednesday, until June 14th. The Lonja del Pescado will serve as the venue, with visiting hours from Tuesday to Sunday.

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