Alcúdia: festivity of the lanterns

Once again, next Saturday, August 24, Alcúdia will celebrate an old tradition recovered at the end of the 70's by the Obra Cultural Balear. This is the "Festa de les llanternes" (festivity of the lanterns) that will be held on the day of Sant Bartomeu, organised now by the folk group Sarau Alcudienc and sponsored by the Department of Culture of the Alcúdia Town Council.

The programme of this celebration will begin at 10.30 p.m. with a lantern workshop by Antoni Bibiloni at the School Porta des Moll. The lanterns are made with fruits such as melons and watermelons.

At 9.15 p.m., all the people who will participate in the street parade will meet outside the Town Hall and then the " Cercavila Popular" will be held along the centre of the City, singing popular Mallorcan songs.

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Datum: 18/08/2002

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