Medieval Market in the Castle in Capdepera

On May 16, 17 and 18 the castle of Capdepera will hold the fourth edition of the Medieval Market, a popular event that was organised for the first time in 2000 within the events to celebrate the 700 years of the Castell de Capdepera. On May 19 they will also commemorate the recovery of the municipal ownership of the castle that took place in 1983.

But the programme of activities has already begun and worth stressing is the "Primera gran diada Castellera de Capdepera" that will be held on Sunday 11, with the participation of the giants of Capdepera, Manacor, Palma, Alaró, Inca, Calvià and the Consell de Mallorca.

On Friday 16, as from 6 p.m. there will be a medieval street parade through the centre of Capdepera and, at 7 p.m. the proclamation will be read in the Castle chapel by the writer and painter Joan "Rai", followed by a concert by the Coral S'Alzinar and the official opening of the Medieval Market.

On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 the Medieval Market will stay open from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. These days the artisans will show their trade and sell the products made, while medieval jugglers, acrobats and musicians will entertain the visitors.

The full programme of activities is available on the web of the Capdepera Town Council.

Related news:
Virtual trip round the Capdepera Castle (8/9/2002)

Datum: 08/05/2003

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