Etiqueta 'Beneides in Mallorca'
Palma's animal blessing for Sant Antoni
Pets are the main characters in the streets of Palma today, Wednesday 17 January. Many local residents have taken their animals to be blessed on the occasion of the festivity of Sant Antoni (Saint Anthony). Dogs, cats and parakeets are the most common pets, but there is no shortage of other more exotic or minority animals. Many families with children attend the celebration.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
Mallorcan towns celebrate Sant Antoni and Sant Honorat from January 15 to 18 with diverse festivities.
Animal blessings for Sant Antoni in Palma
About a hundred animals were blessed in front of the cloister of Sant Antoniet in the traditional Beneïdes of Palma.
Out and about
Sant Antoni - the winter warmer
Sant Antoni is considered by many to be the most popular Saint in Majorca.
Animal blessings in Muro for Sant Antoni
Animal blessings in Muro for Sant Antoni.
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