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"
The traditional Mallorcan "tumbet".
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.
Buying a perscription at the chemist
Buying a perscription at the chemist.
New lease of life for Mallorca’s great white elephant
GESA building will finally be restored and renovated and become a Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art.
King Felipe opens international museums conference in Palma
The Spanish government is doubling its budget for culture in the Balearics.
Pollensa Festival will have seven concerts in August
The first concert will be on August 6.
Magalluf literature festival to return in the autumn
Irvine Welsh, the author of Trainspotting, was one of the writers who took part in the first festival.
The Monkees singer/guitarist dies aged 78
"My heart is broken. I lost a dear friend and partner.."
Christmas event
'Jai de Nadal' pastry and craft show now on in Palma
Sisters from a number of convents in Mallorca made a huge variety of scrumptious sweets for the show.
Interior of Formentor Hotel completely gutted!
"What we are seeing is not a reform, it’s the complete demolition of the entire interior.."
Christmas event
Want to learn how to make a Christmas wreath here on Mallorca?
“The students are given a straw base, scissors and wire to hold their design together and told to let their imagination run free..”
Comment
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