By John Smith • Published: 12 Sep 2024 • 15:30 • 1 minute read
The Giants of Palma Credit: Goodwin Mallorca Shutterstock
Although there have been a number of events in the lead up to Mallorca Day, there is a lot going on in Palma on September 12, the actual day of celebration.
Whilst Balearic Day which takes place on March 1, certainly attracts more attention, the Consell de Mallorca are ensuring that there is still plenty to interest residents and visitors.
Highlights of the celebration include, 10.30am: Pipers concert and appearance of the giants at the Council of Mallorca building; 11am: Floral offering at the Cathedral to King Jaume I who is regarded as being responsible for taking Mallorca back from the Moors.
Then in the evening, from 6pm onwards there will be a number of musical events both classical and folk all being presented at La Misericordia Cultural Centre.
In 2016, Mallorca Day was changed to December 31, but this decision was reversed in 2023 so that it returned to September 12 in 2024.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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