Mocadorada Explained
Mocadorada (also known as Mocadorà, from the word Mocador, the Valencian word for handkerchief), is a tradition from the Valencian Community celebrated each October 9, concurring with the National Day of Valencia. It consists of a collection of frutta martorana where the marzipan fruits are held inside of a handkerchief.[1] [2] [3]
The mocadorà takes part of Saint Denis festivities in the Valencian Community, being considered both the Lover's day and the National Day, being also a Public Holiday since 1982.[4] [5] [6] As part of the Lover's day celebrations, the tradition states that the mocadorà is given as a present to a beloved person.[7] [8]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2015-10-04. El 'San Valentín valenciano' reivindica la libertad sexual. 2021-10-09. La Vanguardia. es.
- Book: María Francisca Olmedo de Cerdá. Callejeando por Valencia. Carena Editors. 2003. 9788487398728. 133. es.
- http://www.lasprovincias.es/v/20101009/especial-2/mocadora-sant-donis-20101009.html La mocadorà de Sant Donís
- https://elpais.com/diario/1976/09/15/espana/211586419_850215.html El 9 de Octubre, Jornada de Afirmación del País Valenciano
- Diario EL PAÍS, 24/09/1977: "El "plenari" de parlamentarios convoca la "diada" del País Valenciano"
- https://www.levante-emv.com/comunitat-valenciana/2019/10/02/celebra-nou-d-octubre-11742595.html ¿Por qué se celebra el Nou d'Octubre?
- Web site: 2008-10-09. La "mocadorà" en el ritual amoroso. 2021-10-09. Levante-EMV. es.
- Book: Temes d'etnografia valenciana. 1983. Institució Alfons el Magnànim, Diputació de València. Joan F. Mira, Joan Mateu. 84-00-05418-0. [Valencia]. 189. 11345949.
