![Shouty voices sometimes hurt my ears](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Shouty voices sometimes hurt my ears
Shouty voices sometimes hurt my ears.
Cool Days Festival returns in May
The alternative artistic festival organised by the Arta Theatre since 2005 will be held this year between May 9 and 12 and will feature as headliners the artist Isidoro Valcárcel Medina, the singer and songwriter Julieta, and the theater company Circus Ronaldo.
Palma considering a bid to be a European Capital of Culture
An aspect of the mayor's tourism promotion plans.
A Fair to Remember in Inca
The Medieval Market is my personal favourite and will be held this weekend.
![Inca's second fair](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Inca's second fair
The second fair concentrates on cars, motorbikes, sport activities, and science technology, with a leather-fest thrown in for good measure.
A passion for people watching in Mallorca
It’s a Mallorcan thing, and as much a part of living here as breathing.
![Sarah at the last evening event/talk on Oscar Wilde with Simon Whitehouse, their speaker from London.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Sarah at the last evening event/talk on Oscar Wilde with Simon Whitehouse, their speaker from London.
Sarah at the last evening event/talk on Oscar Wilde with Simon Whitehouse, their speaker from London.
A new dawn for The Arts Society Mallorca
“ Now we have the new venue, I think we can reinvigorate the society which suffered a bit as a result of the pandemic and Brexit. We want to put all that behind us and look to a new bright future and appeal to a wider audience.”
Casa Planas: Palma’s cultural centre with history
Around three million photos and negatives as well as around 18,000 postcards are stored in the archive of the Casa Planas cultural centre in the Es Fortí district of Palma.
“Long live Pollensa, beautiful land”
The Moors and Christians of Pollensa, a combination of fact and questionable fact from the sixteenth century.
![The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet"](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet"
The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet".
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.”
![Crossing a zebra stripe](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Crossing a zebra stripe
Certain ‘gung ho’ pedestrians seem to deliberately speed onto the stripes like heat seeking missiles.
Project to redevelop Pollensa's old cinema given the green light
The Cine Capitol hasn't been used for over 20 years.
Pollensa Half Marathon again affected by police dispute
At time of writing, the 2023 half marathon on April 2 is not happening.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
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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