# Valencian language promotion in Alcoy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/valencian-language-promotion-in-alcoy
> Updated: 2026-09-28T17:59:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Alcoy City Council has implemented several initiatives to promote the use and normalization of the Valencian language.

In late September, the Linguistic Normalization Cabinet launched ‘Els VIP del Valencià’, a 21-day challenge where participants commit to using Valencian exclusively in specific daily contexts. The program is open to individuals over 16, families, and organizations, providing training in linguistic assertiveness and personalized monitoring.

Following this, the city expanded its efforts through the Fira del Llibre del 9 de Octubre. During this book fair, the council is encouraging reading in Valencian by offering commemorative items to customers who purchase books in the language at participating local bookstores. The campaign utilizes the slogan ‘El valencià viu si tu el parles’ and includes author signings and presentations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Alcoy promotes Valencian-language reading at book fair

Alcoy is promoting Valencian-language reading through the Fira del Llibre del 9 de Octubre, offering themed tote bags and bookmarks to customers who purchase books in the language.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alcoy-promotes-valencian-language-reading-at-book-fair

### 2026-09-21: Alcoy launches ‘Els VIP del Valencià’ language challenge

Alcoy has launched ‘Els VIP del Valencià’, a 21-day challenge encouraging citizens to use the Valencian language more frequently in their daily lives.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alcoy-launches-els-vip-del-valenci-language-challenge

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Cite as: Valencian language promotion in Alcoy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/valencian-language-promotion-in-alcoy