Saint Sebastian away from Palma
While there are bonfires for Sant Sebastià in parts of Mallorca, albeit these are difficult to distinguish from bonfires for Sant Antoni, there is little by way of organised celebration. Tradition in Pollensa perhaps helps to explain why. Once upon a time, Sebastià was Pollensa's winter patron. This patronage passed to Antoni and was in keeping with how many parts of Mallorca made Antoni not just their winter saint but also adopted saint. Curiously though, tradition was maintained, and so on the evening of the day of Sebastià each year there are events in honour of the saint. One of these is the dance of the cavallets, and Pollensa is also a little odd in this respect in that the dancers are adults; they are normally children elsewhere in Mallorca. The horse figures are larger and more elaborate than others, probably because adults wear them and not children.
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.

Sankt Martin celebration returns to Puerto Portals
The traditional celebration of Sankt Martin returns to Puerto Portals.

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.
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.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, August 7 to Thursday, August 10
Mallorca's summer fiestas continue all week long. Check to find out what is happening near you!

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.

Pollensa's demons Ca de Bou
Pollensa's demons Ca de Bou.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, July 17 to Thursday, July 20
This week the fiestas of Sant Jaume, Santa Praxedis and Santa Margalida are in full swing across the island.

Santa Pràxedis fiestas in Petra
Santa Pràxedis fiestas in Petra.
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.

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.”

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 Mallorcan weirdness of John the Baptist
In the evening of the 24th, though, there is an acknowledgement of the Baptist.
Find out what you can do in Mallorca on the eve of Sant Joan
On the eve of the fiesta, bonfires and rituals keep the traditions of the holiday alive.
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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