Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana

9 d'Octubre
Traditional 9 d'Octubre flag lowering of the Senyera Coronada in Valencia
Date9 October
LocationValencian Community, Spain

9 d'Octubre (English: October 9th) is a historical celebration in the Valencian Community, the official day of the Valencian Autonomous Community since its recognition as an Autonomus Community of Spain. It commemorates the conquest of the city of Balansiya (modern Valencia) by the troops of James I of Aragon and the creation of the Kingdom of Valencia in 1238.

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