Alicante residents spend €2,500 on Hogueras costumes

Alicante residents spend an average of €2,500 on traditional costumes for the Hogueras festival, according to designer Ana Ballester. This reflects the significant investment in the annual celebration. Ballester, the official costumer for the children's representatives, notes that prices vary, with simpler outfits costing around €600 and elaborate ones exceeding €3,000. The festival, running from June 20th to 24th, sees many participants investing in new attire. The Hogueras festival, a spectacle of light and tradition, is a major event in Alicante. The designer's workshop is busy preparing costumes for the upcoming festivities, emphasizing the importance of tradition and personal expression.