Las Hogueras de San Juan

Every year, when the night of San Juan arrives, Alicante is transformed. Fire takes over the streets, fireworks explode in the air, and the entire city gives itself over to a celebration that is much more than a festival: it is history, identity, and shared emotion. The Hogueras de San Juan reflect a people who know how to celebrate life, honor their traditions, and reinvent themselves without losing their roots. In this book, Baltasar Bueno explores the origin, evolution, and profound meaning of one of the Mediterranean’s most important festivals. From its earliest origins to its establishment as a major…