The Battle Of Sóller
Yesterday, Sóller held its Es Firó festivities, the annual re-enactment of the battle against Moorish invaders, also known as the battle of the Moros y Cristianos. There are a number […]
Zen and the Art of Boat Building
The craft of boat building from wood to my mind is an art form. The traditional Mallorcan fishing boat is called a Llaüt or Llagut (you can also find the […]
Cockfights in Mallorca
The other day I went back to a place in Manacor where I had watched a cockfight some 30 years ago. Cock fighting is a blood sport between two roosters, […]
Golgatha
Golgatha comes to Mallorca every year on Divendres Sant (Good Friday) in Palma, Pollença, Felanitx and Son Servera. The Passion of Christ is performed in these towns and villages as […]
Semana Santa
Yesterday’s Diumenge del Ram (Palm Sunday) marked the start of Semana Santa (the Easter week) in Spain. In Mallorca, Catholic churches all over the island handed out olive branches or […]
Cofradías
The Easter festivities in Spain hold a very special attraction, at least for those of us living here as ex-pats. The Easter processions in Mallorca during Semana Santa are exceptional […]
Sláinte Mhaith
Whilst Mallorca’s Irish community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day today, Mallorcans honour Sant Patrici. I can not enlighten you on the number of Irish residents on this island but there must […]
The Islamic Eight-Point Star
The Islamic Eight-Point Star is called Khatim. We may also know it as the Star of Lakshmi, a prominent symbol of Hinduism. What has any of that to do with […]
Pottery Matters
Mallorca’s pottery fair is held this week in Marratxí for the 25th year. The XXV Fira del Fang is organised by the Ajuntament de Marratxí and is held at the […]
The Old Jaia Corema Lady
The period of Lent, starting today (Ash Wednesday), is called Corema in Mallorca (Quaresma in Catalan, Cuaresma in Spanish). The word originates from the Latin word quadragesima, meaning forty days […]
Sa Rua Carnival Time
The mad season in Mallorca is in full swing. It’s carnival time. Last Thursday was called Dijous Llarder, meaning the first day of carnival. Sa Rueta is celebrated then in […]
Top of the World
Roof tiles in Mallorca can leave an unforgettable impression, especially if you have a chance to see a roof top from above. Traditional Mallorcan roof tiles are called mission or […]
Tomàtigues de Ramellet
If you have been living in Mallorca long enough, or if you are a frequent visitor, chances are that you have eaten some Pa amb Oli (more about Pa amb […]
View From the Top
It is not all that easy to find access into one of the grand houses on this island. In the countryside, such mansions are called possessió, whilst in town a […]
In the Year of the Ox
The first day of the Chinese Year of the Ox falls on January 26th, 2009, i. e. today. More people in Mallorca than ever will celebrate the festivities, if one […]
Embroidery
Mallorcans take a lot of pride in the abilities of their hands. Campesinos learn from their fathers at a young age how to graft a vine or a fruit tree. […]
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