València march calls for protection of Valencian language and culture

People marched in València on the Day of the Valencian Community to call for stronger regional self-government and support for Valencian language and culture.

Unions and education workers joined, raising concerns about schools and calling for more improvements.

The march brought together political groups, cultural organizations and unions.

The issues matter because they affect local identity, education and how much power the region has to make its own decisions.