What does paella taste like in Singapore? How does it feel to hear the Valencian language spoken in sub-Saharan Africa? Can Valencia water compete with mojitos in Cuba? reporters Valencians to the moon they have the answer: After touring the world several times and searching for the Valencians more than 200 cities It can be said that they already carry the world on their backs. They know exactly what paella tastes like away from home. And through the Valencians they interview, they know the subject firsthand. nostalgia felt from the soil while thousands of kilometers away.
program Valencians to the moon has become an À Punt classic. Since broadcasts began with a Mexico-specific program in 2019, They only stopped what was necessary during the pandemic. The program resumed flying as quickly as possible, overcoming many restrictions, and continued to entrench itself at the edges of the world. From 22:00 on Wednesday night.. For the rest of the week, the program continues to circulate on social networks, transforming it into a meeting point for the Valencian community living abroad.
During this time his regular correspondents (María José Berbegall, Nerea Camps, Lluís Liñana, Cristina Orts And Enrique Tena) visited 73 countries and traveled more than 360,000 kilometers, which is equivalent to the distance between the Earth and the Moon. With them the usual cameramen Eduardo García, Pablo Perandres, Javier Rodríguez, Tomás Guil, Nacho Rodríguez And Jon González.
Although they haven’t yet emulated Neil Armstrong, the Valencians have truly succeeded. Europe From London to the North Pole in Finland, where they saw the northern lights and met Santa Claus himself; Americavisited Quito or Havana, Dominican Republic, in addition to using Route 66 with a special program; AsiaWhere he travels to Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali or Tokyo; AfricaWhere he knows Senegal or Morocco. And even got in Australiaour antipodes.
Entertainment is compatible with emotion and culture. Reporters assure that they aim to entertain the audience but at the same time reach your heartwith personal stories of the Valencians they visited.
Some left the community for love, others to start a professional project, and there are those who just want to try their luck in business in a new destination. But they all have one thing in common: They love both the country and the city they choose to live in. soilwho do they miss. That’s why surprises from family and friends are a priceless gift that makes them feel so close even if they are far away.
Culture is important Valencians to the moon. Living in a different country forces learning a new way to see the world, to open your mind to different traditions. The program approaches these cultures through the eyes of Valencians with respect and at the same time with curiosity. “I think the program is a celebration. hybridization and tolerance“Traits that have deep roots among the Valencians as good Mediterraneans,” says Antonio Asencio, co-director of the program with Pablo del Pozo (La Cometa TV).
Anecdotes that will travel the world
Cristina Orts He says it’s thanks to the show he came back to MelbourneWhere he lived 7 years ago… And he did this to interview my boss at the restaurant where I worked, it was very exciting. Thanks to VAM, we found ourselves 17 thousand kilometers away again.” He also remembers a complex schedule on Reunion Island. While recording, the cameraman dislocated his shoulder while canyoning. “Thank God the Valencian we were with was a physiotherapist and was able to apply this,” he concludes.
Lluis LiñanaFor his part, he remembers taping the Christmas special new York, decided to dress up as Santa Claus to promote the show. “It was amazing to see kids approach me with their parents in the middle of Times Square to take a photo with Santa Klaus in Manhattan. “If I had asked them for $5 for each photo, I would have paid for the return ticket as well,” he says.
María José Berbegall He explains how he became Valencian Miami: “I was very lucky to be able to record the first ever paella competition held in Miami. Simply put, we Valencianize this little piece of America with paellas, Valencia water, singing Nino Bravo and dancing Paquito the chocolatier… Miami parlava valencià!!!”
Enrique Tena don’t forget this GlasgowThey did a master class to learn to play the bagpipes with Unai from Ondara. “There’s no way! Neither he nor I could succeed. It was a constant laugh. I’m trying to blow, play well, squeeze the bag… And the teacher’s faces were like poetry. I think about this and I can’t stop laughing,” he concludes.
Nerea Camps It refers to an experience recording the Catrina processions of the city. Mexican, with Julia Marco, a Valencian living in the Aztec country. “Suddenly, I saw tractors enter, followed by giants dressed as Catrín and Catrina. My first impulse was to run towards the tractors to ask the cameraman if I could get on, and before I knew it… I was the one standing with the tractor in the middle of the biggest ride in CDMX! It was like being a superstar!”