Yet fireworks remain extraordinarily popular because, particularly in the Valencian Community, they are much more than entertainment. UNESCO itself recognises fireworks as part of the Fallas tradition and its contribution to community identity and social cohesion. For politicians and festival organisers, cancelling fireworks can therefore appear more dangerous electorally than continuing them. under its agreement with the event organisers. The actual event cost was almost certainly higher because the Cofradía also receives private sponsorship and other support.