Ana Clara Ayllón Martínez: «I Can't Imagine a June Day Without My Bonfire Community»

At just three years old, Ana Clara Ayllón Martínez joined the bonfire community of La Ceràmica. It is among its ranks that she finds her festive family, with whom she has experienced «the vast majority of beautiful moments of memories» that she wishes to «continue having in the future.»

This young woman from Alicante passionately lives the official festivals of Alicante, which «are closely tied to my daily life,» and she looks forward to the main days, during which «I can't imagine a June without my bonfire,» La Ceràmica.

Within her committee, she has held various representative roles such as child honour lady, child bellea, adult lady, and bellea during the past term. She has also been involved in management as a delegate for children and responsible for the artistic contest. Now, Ana Clara Ayllón Martínez embarks on a new experience as a candidate for bellea del foc of Alicante.

The candidate from La Ceràmica eagerly anticipates the Band Parade, her favourite event that «kicks off the most important days in the life of the bonfire enthusiasts.» She also acknowledges that marching with a band is «a feeling of pride,» because «being able to listen to the different musical pieces played while walking down the Rambla is a true privilege.»

She experienced this during her reign, with a Band Parade where she led the procession. «Seeing your entire committee from behind is a memory I will always cherish.»

Among other memories are anecdotes, such as one she experienced several years ago when she signed up with her friends for a youth contest of the Fiesta. «We had no idea what we were getting into and faced another group that was older than us.» However, they did not hesitate to participate and «we made up the answers,» luckily most were correct and «we ended up winning the contest.»