Etiqueta 'Mallorca traditions'
Carnival 2024

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Carnival Capers in Mancor de la Vall

Peaceful and quiet it may be, but the inhabitants of Mancor de la Vall are far from retiring or boring.

Peter Clover16/02/2024 14:59

Sant Antoni fiestas

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Sant Antoni and the Fires of Abstinence

Yet who was this sainted man? And what made him so intriguing to the people of Mallorca, that his existence is still been celebrated 1,660 years after his death?

Peter Clover19/01/2024 13:50

Animal blessings in Muro for Sant Antoni

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Sant Antoni: The accidental and unofficial saint of Mallorca

Fifteen years ago, Felip Munar, professor of popular culture at the University of the Balearic Islands, argued that the day of Sant Antoni (January 17) should be a public holiday in the Balearics and especially in Mallorca.

Andrew Ede16/01/2024 15:33

Mancor de la Vall mushroom fair

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Mallorca crafts, customs and culture

Esclata-Sangs are a mushroom with a romantic legend attached to their very expensive stalks.

Peter Clover12/12/2023 16:48

Sankt Martin celebration returns to Puerto Portals

Sankt Martin celebration returns to Puerto Portals

The traditional celebration of Sankt Martin returns to Puerto Portals.

EVENTONE.ES 06/11/2023

Nit de Animes 2022

Nit de Animes 2022

Hundreds of people to enjoy the Dimonis, the `ballada' and various activities in the Parc de sa Riera for the Nit de Animes.

P.- BERGAS 02/11/2023

Festiviy of Saint Ursula

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A British martyr and a load of doughnuts in Mallorca

Every year on the 21st of October the Day of the Virgins is celebrated, which coincides with the feast of the martyr Saint Ursula. Doughnuts (buñuelos), carnations and serenades are the stars of this Mallorcan tradition.

Andrew Ede20/10/2023 09:00

The Battle of Pollensa: Fierce conflict between Moors and Christians in Pollensa

The Battle of Pollensa: Fierce conflict between Moors and Christians in Pollensa

The Battle of Pollensa: Fierce conflict between Moors and Christians in Pollensa, leaving a lasting impact on the region's history.

M.A. CAÑELLAS 28/07/2023

The Battle of Pollensa: Fierce conflict between Moors and Christians in Pollensa

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“Long live Pollensa, beautiful land”

The Moors and Christians of Pollensa, a combination of fact and questionable fact from the sixteenth century.

Andrew Ede28/07/2023 14:18

Pollensa's demons Ca de Bou

Pollensa's demons Ca de Bou

Pollensa's demons Ca de Bou.

R.F. 17/07/2023

Santa Pràxedis fiestas in Petra

Santa Pràxedis fiestas in Petra

Santa Pràxedis fiestas in Petra.

M.NADAL 13/07/2023

Fiestas of Sant Pere in l'Horta

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As one fiesta ends the next begins in Mallorca

The Fiesta is a celebration of all that, and a wonderful example to the other ‘barrios’ of Soller.

Shirley Roberts07/07/2023 14:49

The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet"

The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet"

The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet".

L. CORARL 30/06/2023

The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet"

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Traditions industry: Mallorcan food is cultural heritage

“Gastronomy is much more than food. It reflects the culture, heritage, traditions and sense of community of different peoples ... Gastronomy tourism is emerging as an important protector of cultural heritage.”

Andrew Ede30/06/2023 11:33

The village is filled with colour and tradition with the dances of Sant Joan Pelos

The village is filled with colour and tradition with the dances of Sant Joan Pelos

The village is filled with colour and tradition with the dances of Sant Joan Pelos.

GORI VICENS 23/06/2023