Fiestas for "Rei En Jaume" in Santa Ponça

The Fiestas for the King Jaume I will start this weekend in Santa Ponça, to celebrate the 772 Anniversary of the landing of King Jaime I in the local bay. The calendar of festivities, which can be found on the web of the Calvià Town Council, includes a wide and varied programme of events that will last until September 10.

Amongst other activities, worth mentioning are: the medieval street parade with the participation of the giants of Calvià, Inca, Palma, Sóller, Sa Pobla and Alcúdia, that will take place on Saturday, September 1, as from 3.30 p.m; and the commemorative acts for the arrival of the Christians, at the Santa Ponça cross, which will be held on Thursday, September 6.

Also worth stressing are the events prepared for Friday September 7: the medieval market (also open on thursday), the handover of standards, the representation of part of the "Llibre dels Feyts", the traditional dances "Ball dels Cavallers"and "Ball dels Escamots" and Saracen parade.

The central events on Saturday 8 will be the concentration of Christian vessels, the landing, the parade of Christians and Saracens, the final battle and the dance "Ball dels Escamots".

Finally, on Sunday 9, the equestrian medieval games that will take place on the Santa Ponça beach.

Full programme: www.calvia.com

Datum: 30/08/2001

Mallorca >> Nachrichten >> Archiv 1999-2003 >> Fiestas for "Rei En Jaume" in Santa Ponça