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CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES
	These dates mark the celebration of the "Dijous Llarder" (Fatty Thursday) and on the Sunday there are several events related to the Carnival, the most important of which is probably the event organised in Palma on Sunday afternoon known as "La Rua".


05^th of January
	CHILDREN'S FESTIVITY: THE THREE KINGS: at 6pm their Majesties the Kings of the East arrive at Majorca to give children their toys, they usually disembark at the harbour in Palma and then travel around the main streets of Palma with their entourage for the children to greet them.
06^th of January
	OPEN AIR THEATRE: At 12pm an ancient play is performed by the walls that surround the Cathedral. The main actors of the play, "The adoration of the Kings of the East," are relevant figures of the world of culture or politics.
16^th of January
	ALGAIDA: At 11am the cossiers of Algaida dance before the town Church to celebrate the Festivity of Saint Honorato. SAINT ANTONIO BONFIRES: at 11pm. Saint Antonio Vigil. Almost all villages in Majorca light bonfires in their town squares in honour of SAINT ANTONIO. Villagers gather around the bonfires with typical cold meat from the area: Botifarrones (large sausage), longaniza (spicy pork sausage), etc., to cook them on the fire and eat them whilst they sing. The most renowned festivity is celebrated in Sa Pobla, where the most popular songs sung by the bonfires are a type of improvised verses known as "Gloses" accompanied by the sound of an instrument called the "Ximbomba".
17^th of January
	SAINT ANTONIO. A parade starts out at 11 am when a procession of pets (cats, dogs, horses, etc.) are taken to be blessed at the church. This ceremony is carried out in almost all villages in Majorca and also in the capital, Palma.
19^th of January
	"FOGUERONS" At 11pm various "foguerons" (bonfires) are lit in different squares in Palma (Cort, Plaza Mayor, Santa Eularia, etc.) to cook the "sobrasada" (spicy pork sausage), inhabitants sing and dance to the music of groups hired by the Council until the early hours. Festivities are also celebrated in Alcúdia, Ariany, Buger, Calvià, Costitx, Deyà, Muro and Sa Pobla.
20^th of January
	SAINT SEBASTIAN. Patron saint of Palma. All day many events take place, all of which are free and gather many people. This date is also important for the village of Pollensa, at 6 pm there are popular dances opposite the church.


Fira del Ram
	In Palma, specifically on the street known as "Camí de Jesús" there is a large open-air fairground for children and adults. The fair stands for approximately 20 days, and is ideal for children accompanied by parents.
Easter - 24^th of March
	PALM SUNDAY: the beginning of Spring festivities, this day celebrates Christ entering Jerusalem among palms and olive trees. Catholic families go to church and their children usually take white palm leaves for them to be blessed.
Easter - 28^th of March
	DIJOUS SANT (MAUNDY THURSDAY): the Catholic church recalls Christ's last supper with his disciples. There are various processions where people bear candles and wear hoods. The most renowned is probably the procession of the Iglesia de la Sangre, that passes along various street of the centre of Palma at around 7 pm.
Easter - 29^th of March
	GOOD FRIDAY: processions in almost all villages on the Island.
Easter - 31^th of March
	EASTER SUNDAY: the most important liturgical activity celebrated this day is the procession of "L'encontre:" the meeting between Christ and his mother. It is celebrated in Palma Cathedral and in almost all Parishes in the villages. The bells of all these churches toll throughout the whole of the celebration of the meeting and the procession ends with a solemn Easter mass. Easter gastronomy is extraordinary, the most typical dishes are Roast Easter Lamb, "panades", "crespells", "robiols", etc.


01^st of April
	Second Easter Festivity: As occurs in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands also celebrate this day. During the whole week different villages organise excursions to the chapels that including picnics in the countryside, known as "pancaritats".
07^th of April
	SUNDAY OF THE ANGEL: on this day, many families from Palma visit Bellver castle and have a picnic in the middle of the forest. APRIL FESTIVITIES. As from this Sunday and until the month of May, every week there is a fair in the island's in-land villages: 07.04.02 at Andraitx and Sta. Eugénia. 14.04.02 at Santa Margarita. 28.04.02 at Santa Maria and Muro. 05.05.02 at Sineu, it is the oldest fair in Majorca. 12.05.02 at Felanitx, Campos, Llorito and Soller. 19.05.02 at Sencelles. 26.05.02 at Binisalem and Manacor.
23^rd of April
	SAINT JORDI: "book day", to celebrate reading, bookstalls are set up along all the main streets. In Palma they are located at Plaza de Cort, Plaza Mayor and Paseo del Borne.


10^th of May
	MOORS AND CHRISTIANS FESTIVITY IN SOLLER: honouring the 1561 victory in which Soller defeated the corsair invaders led by Cabeza Tiñosa. CORPUS CHRISTI: this festivity was established in 1361 in honour of the sacrament of the Eucharist. The most relevant event is the procession that starts off from Palma's Cathedral, displaying the figure that is worshipped.


24^th of June
	SUMMER FESTIVITIES SAINT JUAN: the magical festivity that welcomes the arrival of summer. The vigil held during this night invites people to party, enjoy the bonfires, mystery and love. It is the shortest night of the year. At the Parque del Mar in Palma there are festivities, music and fireworks. This date is also important for Calvià, as it honours its Patron Saint. SAINT JUAN FESTIVITY IN CIUDADELA, MINORCA: this is the major festivity in the whole of Minorca, but it is mainly celebrated in Ciudadela. Horses are the main actors of these festivities. Over three days, Ciudadela passionately enjoys truly popular festivities, where visitors are always welcome.
29^th of June
	SAINT PEDRO: the fishermen's festivity, it is particularly relevant in Alcúdia, Andraitx, and the Harbour of Pollensa.
30^th of June
	SAINT MARÇAL: celebrated in the region of Marratxí; it is an ideal opportunity to buy clay products.


16^th of July
	LA MARE DE DEU DEL CARME: almost all villages that are close to the sea celebrate this festivity.
25^th of July
	SAINT JAIME: this is the major summer festivity in many villages. Important festivities are celebrated in Alcúdia, Algaida with the dances of the "cossiers" and in Santany.
28^th of July
	FESTIVITY OF SAINT CATALINA TOMÀS: Important day in Valldemossa during which the saint is honoured.
30^th of July
	MAY FESTIVAL IN INCA


02^nd of August
	FESTIVITY OF THE VIRGIN OF LOS ANGELES IN POLLENSA: Festivity of Moors and Christians.
28^th of August
	SAINT AGUSTIN: patron saint of Felanitx.


08^th of September
	SAINT MARGARITA: festivity dedicated to this saint.
12^th of September
	THE DIADA: Festivity celebrated in the Lluc sanctuary. People from all over Majorca travel to Lluc, and take part in the dancing, music and festivities. Visitors also have the opportunity of listening to the junior choir from Lluc known as the "blauets". Since the Balearic Islands autonomy was established, the 12th of September has a strong political and protest nature for part of the population.
29^th of September
	AUTUMN FESTIVITIES: Saint Miguel. Wine harvest festivity, in Binisalem.


06^th of October
	Festivity in Alcúdia.
19^th of October
	Festivity in Algaida.
20^th of October
	Llucmajor and Porreras Fairs. Festivity of the "Virgins", during this night boys sing to the girls they love, who in turn offer them fritters.


01^st of November
	All Saints Festivity: dead persons are remembered and many families visit the Cemetery.
10^th of November
	Pollensa Fair.
14^th of November
	"Dijus Bo", Inca Fair.
22^nd of November
	Saint Cecilia: Patron Saint of Music. Almost all villages celebrate the festivity with concerts performed by students from their respective conservatories.


13^th of December
	SAINT LLUÇIA: Swedish residents in Palma, celebrate this day in the Scandinavian style.
24^th of December
	CHRISTMAS EVE: During this vigil, practising Catholic families usually go to mass on Christmas Eve at 24,00h.
25^th of December
	CHRISTMAS: the most important family festivity. There are many cultural and musical activities throughout the whole week.

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