The Festa de l'Esperança, the patron saint of the town, regains its former splendor
The Festa de l'Esperança, the patron saint of the town, regains its former splendor.
The great fog and the festival of hope in Capdepera
In 1562 (probably), Capdepera was facing assault from Moorish pirates.
La Beata is really La Beateta, a six-year-old girl
La Beata is really La Beateta, a six-year-old girl.
The Blessed in Palma
Of the various fiestas for Santa Catalina Thomàs, La Beata, none of them owe anything to the dates for her birth or death or for her beatification and canonisation.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
On Tuesday is the traditional Burial of the Sardine ceremonies in various towns.
La Beateta procession in Palma
La Beateta from last year, Maria Helena Serra Truyols, accompanied by her angels.
La Beata, the Palma version
Of the various fiestas for Santa Catalina Thomàs, La Beata, none of them owe anything to the dates for her birth or death or for her beatification and canonisation.
Fairs and Fiestas
Thousands witness Blood of Christ procession
Today, Majorca will stage numerous other processions and displays of religious "theatre".
Fairs and Fiestas
Solutions being sought to Easter procession wax problems
As Palma has the biggest of the processions, Palma has more than its fair share of the wax problem.
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