Fallas Valencia 2026 - Child Falla Espartero-Ramon y Cajal

Artist: Zvonimir Ostoic.

Prize: 1st special section.

Cost: 75.000 Euros.

"Pepet's diary collects the moments that have marked him in the last year. It is the guardian of his secrets, its confidant.

I was born on March 19th, which is why my name is José, although everyone calls me Pepet. I love Las Fallas. I have a sister, Ampa, and a dog, Gorku, who always goes everywhere with me. He's my best friend.
I used to spend my summers at my grandmother Isa's house in Altea. I'd ride my bike all over town and enjoy the beach and the sun. Now my grandmother lives on in my heart and memories. My other grandfather, Pere, is a skater... believe it or not. He promised me a skateboard for my birthday.
At my aunt and uncle's house in El Perelló, there's a scarecrow with a really funny face, and all the birds perch on its arms. They're not afraid of it. I visited a farm and fed the chickens. They were so happy!"

The journey of Pepet
From the moment we are born, we travel in a magical ark that never stops: Our ark sails on the water when we learn to feel, walks on the land when we grow, flies through the air when we dream, and keeps the fire inside when we love.
The ark inside holds something very special: The most precious memories are little treasures given to us by people we love. Each one is like a little light that accompanies us on our journey.
They comfort us when we're sad, give us strength when we're afraid, and remind us of all the love we've received. And as our ark continues its journey, pointing toward the future, we continue to grow, dream, and create new memories that will one day shine brightly as well.
Welcome to "Arca, Pepet's Journey"

Child falla Espartero-Ramon y Cajal 2026

March 20, 2025
Hello, dear diary! I'm Pepet and I'm seven years old. I was born on the best day of the year: March 19th!! I guess that's why I love Las Fallas so much.
Meet my best friend: Goku, my dog! Together we have amazing adventures!!
Dear diary, will you be my confidant for everything that happens to me during the next 365 days? Join me!!

September 19, 2019
Dear diary: I hold my favorite photo close to my heart. The first one with the whole family together! In it, I'm six months old, and my parents and sister are hugging me happily because... we just adopted Goku!! Who could abandon a puppy???

June 29, 2025
Dear Diary: Grandpa kept his promise! Since I got good grades, he took me snorkeling. It was so much fun swimming with octopuses and crabs! And you know what the best part is? I discovered a hidden treasure!! What could it be? When I grow up, I'm going to be a scuba diver and look for treasure!!

March 23, 2025
Dear Diary, What a birthday surprise! Grandpa Pere took us out on his boat... and taught me how to fish! He promised that if I get good grades, he'll take me snorkeling. I'm going to study, see you tomorrow! When I grow up, I want to be a ship's captain like Jack Sparrow!

August 15, 2025
Dear Diary: It's so hot! Today I took Goku to the beach and made a sandcastle with him inside. He stayed perfectly still! When we got home, he'd left sand everywhere... When I grow up, I want to be an architect!

September 3, 2025
Dear Diary: Today Dad took me to get a shot. When the nurse took out the needle I was scared, but I didn't even feel it when she pricked me! In the end it wasn't so bad! When I grow up I'm going to study medicine.

January 5, 2026
Dear Diary: I remember going to the North Station and waiting, leaning against a trencadís column, for Grandma to arrive from Altea. Then we'd go to the Three Kings Parade. I miss her so much, but her memory is always with me. She's like a guiding light! I'll never forget her, I love you!!

August 1, 2025
Dear Diary, I'm on holiday in Altea! I brought my favorite book with me: 'Sinbad the Sailor'. I can't put it down! Altea is my grandmother's village; she loved exploring it on her bicycle! She's gone now, but she lives on in my heart. I want to be as adventurous as she was!

October 14, 2025
Dear Diary: Is this a dream? My sister is the new Fallera Mayor Infantil of Valencia. We're going to the town hall now to see her proclamation. I've heard they're giving her a unique gift: a basil planter! I'll tell you all about it later! When I grow up, I'm going to be a ceramicist!

PARDONED CHILD NINOT

March 15, 2026
Dear diary: The best festival in the world! I plan to experience it to the fullest: I'll visit lots of fallas, set off firecrackers, and not miss a single event!! And to top it all off, the 19th is my birthday! I'll celebrate with the cremà! Being a fallero is the best thing ever!

July 27, 2026
Dear Diary: Fallas is here! My sister rode on a float in the Battle of Flowers... and I couldn't stop throwing carnations at her head! She threw some back too, she's got real aim!! When I grow up I want to be a float builder!!

April 27, 2026
Dear Diary: I love Easter! After eating the Easter cake, my friend Kevin and I went to the Cabanyal Kite Festival. The wind was blowing hard, it was fun!! I wish I could fly all day... I'll be a pilot!!

November 1, 2025
Dear Diary: Today the Martínez La Torre family invited me to a Mexican restaurant. I discovered new flavors... and the spice!! Everything was delicious, I'll definitely be back! When I grow up, I'm going to open a restaurant!

May 22, 2025
Dear Diary: Today Goku and I went to Grandpa's vegetable garden in El Perelló to pick tomatoes. We couldn't resist... and we ate so many! I'm going to burst!!! When I grow up, I'm going to grow my own food!!

December 14, 2025
Dear Diary: You wouldn't believe everything we learned at school today! Teacher Tere taught us how to care for plants in botany class. Thank goodness Goku wasn't there because he loves to gnaw on them!! When I grow up, I want to be a gardener!

February 12, 2026
Dear Diary: Today Goku and I went to a farm! We fed the chickens, and Farmer Voro introduced me to Paca the cow. He let me milk her and taste her milk!! Now we're friends! When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian.