Thousands of people attend Midnight Mass in parishes and churches across the island to enjoy the ancient 'Cant de la Sibil·la'
Thousands of people attend Midnight Mass in parishes and churches across the island to enjoy the ancient 'Cant de la Sibil·la'.
The Sybil, the Angel and the Sermon
Christmas Eve is a celebration in Mallorca which is extra special because of the declaration made in 2010, when the Cant de la Sibil·la, Song of the Sybil, was declared a Unesco masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.
Christmas concert of Handel's "Messiah" at Palma's Cathedral
Christmas concert of Handel's "Messiah" at Palma's Cathedral.
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Festival of Light in November 2024
The resulting image is a symbol of ephemeral beauty that attracts many visitors from other countries.
Festival of Light in November 2024
This phenomenon can also be observed on February 2, Candlemas Day.
Festival of Light in November 2024
Attendees try to capture the moment when the sun passes through the rose window.
Festival of Light in November 2024
Numerous faithful and curious onlookers gathered at Palma's Cathedral.
Festival of Light in November 2024
The moment when the sun is about to align with the rose window.
The "Festival of Light" Show, in images
Palma's Cathedral opened its doors at 7.30am to welcome numerous faithful and curious visitors eager to witness this phenomenon, which occurs twice a year: Sant Martin (November 11) and Candlemas (February 2).
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The magic light of the Cathedral
The feast of Saint Martin (November 11) and Candlemas (February 2) are the same number of days before and after the winter solstice.
This year, the SimfoVents Palma Autumn Cycle is packed with spectacular music.
This year, the SimfoVents Palma Autumn Cycle is packed with spectacular music.
The brass and wind Ninth Symphony
If you know nothing else about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, you will surely know ‘Ode to Joy’.
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Palma Cathedral
Culture is a variable that is taken into account.
Magic Johnson and friends at Palma Cathedral, Mallorca
Magic Johnson and friends at the cathedral.
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