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๐ป WBA World Beauties Award: Catch the Magic of “Las Hogueras de San Juan” across the Ether! ๐๐ฅ
Dear DXers, Radio Amateurs, and Friends around the globe, ๐ 73!
Get your rigs ready, warm up your tubes, and tune your antennas! We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary upcoming radio activation under the prestigious WBA (World Beauties Award) flag. This special event will bridge the magic of cultural heritage with our passion for the airwaves, letting a piece of Mediterranean history echo straight into your shacks. ๐งโก
๐ Activation Details
- ๐ Award Program: WBA – World Beauties Award
- ๐ Reference: 30DA/CRA016
- ๐๏ธ Operator: 30DA010 Sergio
- ๐๏ธ Date: June 24, 2026
- โฐ Start Time: 08:00 UTC
- ๐ Station Type: Base Station ๐ก
๐ฅ The Magic Behind the Activation: Las Hogueras de San Juan
This activation is dedicated to one of the most mesmerizing, deeply rooted, and visually stunning traditions of the Valencian Community: Las Hogueras de San Juan (The Bonfires of Saint John), celebrating the summer solstice. ๐โจ
While the monumental, massive artistic sculptures made of papier-mรขchรฉ take center stage in Alicante, the entire coast of Valencia transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of fire and water during the magical night between June 23rd and 24th. Thousands of people gather on the urban shores of La Malvarrosa and Las Arenas to build traditional bonfires directly on the sand. ๐ฅ๐๏ธ
As the clock strikes midnight, ancient purification rituals come to life: jumping over the burning embers to ward off negative energies and stepping into the Mediterranean waves to leap over seven consecutive crests while making a wish. It is a stunning celebration of renewal, light, community, and the timeless power of the elements. ๐๐ฎ
๐ก Radiating Culture and Tradition through the Ether
Operating from his base station, our skilled operator 30DA010 Sergio will unleash the RF power to make this celebration resonate worldwide. But this is more than just a standard DX chase or a quick contact for the logbook. ๐๏ธโก
Through this WBA activation, our radio waves will serve as a digital bonfire, carrying the warmth, history, and vibrant atmosphere of this Valencian tradition right to your receiver. By establishing contact with reference 30DA/CRA016, you become part of this timeless cultural bridge. We are bringing the roaring sounds of the coastal bonfires, the whispering Mediterranean waves, and the ancient spirits of the solstice into the global ham radio community. ๐ป๐
๐ฏ Check Your Contact on the Live Log
Real-time updates and contact confirmations will be fully accessible during the event. Track your propagation, check your signal reporting, and ensure you secured this beautiful WBA reference by visiting the official link below: ๐
Don’t miss the chance to add this unique cultural beauty to your collection. Fire up your transceivers, look for 30DA010 Sergio on the bands, and let’s make the ether burn with passion! ๐ฅ๐๏ธ
Best 73 & Good DX to everyone! See you on the airwaves! ๐ป๐

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