Valencia Mayoress María José Catalá has linked several potential changes to the Fallas festivities—including a third day for the Offering or advancing the Plantà—to March 16th being declared a non-working day. The proposal aims to improve the festival's organization and allow the Offering to conclude at a more reasonable hour, around 10:00 PM.
Catalá stated that they are working with the Education department to analyze the feasibility of this measure for the upcoming year. "If it were viable, then we would present the scenario," she indicated, acknowledging that the proposal has both advantages and disadvantages.
Regarding the advancement of the Plantà, the Mayoress recalled the intention for next year not to install marquees before March 11th and to regulate the balance between residents and Fallas participants. This issue, she noted, needs to be agreed upon by the Assembly of Presidents.
“"Catalá's priority should be to convene the dialogue table and seek ways to reduce conflicts, as demanded by neighborhood associations, which she has not done."
From the opposition, Compromís councilor Pere Fuset believes that extending the festivities could be counterproductive, arguing that Fallas needs to improve, not grow. Fuset proposed that any significant decision should be consulted with the public and the Fallas community through a technical study and a one-faller-one-vote consultation.
Fuset denounced that Compromís submitted proposals to resolve the Offering's collapse months ago, but that the PP and Vox have not listened. He emphasized the need for participatory decisions without impositions.
