Spaniards revel in the "Las Fallas" fiesta

Valencia celebrates the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta by burning large paper mache satiric figures displayed around the streets of the city. (Photo: AP)

People stand near fallas, satirical sculptures made of wood and plastic, a paper mache before the traditional Fallas festival. (Photo: AP)

A man takes a photo during Fallas festival in Valencia as they celebrate the ancient "Las Fallas" fiesta. (Photo: AP)

A worker puts finishing touches to a paper mache figure before the traditional Fallas festival in Spain. (Photo: AP)

A worker makes final adjustments on a Falla before the start of the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia. (Photo: AP)

A man stands near fallas, satirical sculptures made of wood and plastic, a paper mache before the traditional Fallas festival in Valencia. (Photo: AP)

People watch decorative lights during Fallas festival in Valencia. (Photo: AP)