Moors and Christians event in Pollensa, Mallorca
The Moors and Christians re-enactment produces large crowds of people.
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During the Moors and Christians re-enactment.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
People have taken to the streets to celebrate Pollensa's most important festival.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
The excitement was palpable from the very first moment, and everyone was expectant at the start of the battle.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
As in 1550, the Christians always win.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
The Saracen army is equipped with sharp swords and shields.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
Photo sent by Garth Hartley Booth who lives in Port Pollensa.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
The Moors and Christians fiestas captured by Garth Hartley Booth.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
The streets of the village have been filled with people who have recreated the traditional battle.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
People watching the Moors and Christians in Pollensa.
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Not to be missed this week is the mock battle 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.
“Long live Pollensa, beautiful land”
The Moors and Christians of Pollensa, a combination of fact and questionable fact from the sixteenth century.
The Moors and Christians reenactment is astonishing
The Moors and Christians reenactment is astonishing.
Mother of God of the Angels, help us!
Jaume Mercer will be practising his lines. Selected to take the role of the Pollensa hero, the knight Joan Mas, his is the speaking role that signals the start of the clash between the Moors (led by Joan Segui as Dragut) and Christians - “Mare de Déu dels Àngels, assistiu-nos.”
La Patrona fiestas in Pollensa
Moors and Christians come to battle in Pollensa for La Patrona fiestas.