The Moors and Christians battle of Soller's Firó, to be held this year on 9 May, is a victim of its own success. The battle attracts that many visitors that the town hall is looking at measures to limit numbers. It is the final battle that is of most concern. It takes place in the Plaça Constitució, where town hall technicians say that the maximum capacity is 9,000 people. Of these, 4,000 are reserved for participants - the Moors and the peasants - with the rest being spectators. A problem can be trying to distinguish between them, while overcrowding has led to safety fears.
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Soller seeking solutions to Moors and Christians overcrowding
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