Music of Valencia
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Template:Spanishmusic Valencia is one of the musical centers in Spain, and is known for its own variety of jota distinct from the Aragonese version, as well as bandes found in almost every village in the region. The Muixeranga, a street festival, is an important tradition that originated in Valencia, and is now found throughout Catalonia.
Religious and work songs are common in Valencia, many are performed with accompaniment. El Misterio de Elche is a Valencian opera, and is sometimes said to be the oldest opera in the world.
Valencian dances include: