PUERTO ALCUDIA - SANT PERE FIESTAS 2015

Sunday, 21 June
10pm: Concerts and dancing with Orquestra Mar Blau (ballroom dance music) and Dönde Estabas Tú? (music from the 1980s). Paseo Marítimo.

Monday, 22 June
5.30pm: Children's aquatic party with the group Mallorca Festa. Bouncy castles, breaking pots, snacks and foam party. Plaça de Cas Vicari (the square where the market is held).
9pm: Senior citizens' refreshments. At the Senior Citizens' Home.

Tuesday, 23 June
7.30pm: 24th anniversary of Alcúdia Radio. The traditional walk from the Clot beach in Barcares, joined by others at the Plaça Carles V in the old town and then on to the Paseo Marítimo and a supper of trempó Mallorcan salad and greeting by the giants of Alcúdia.
8pm: Opening of painting exhibition by Albert Nadal. Can Torró library, C. Serra, Alcúdia town.

Wednesday, 24 June
7pm: Sports gymnastics show. Paseo Marítimo.
9pm: Sevillanes show (Andalusian dance). Paseo Marítimo.

Thursday, 25 June
9.15am: Swimming competition. Sports beach, Ciudad Blanca.
5.30pm: Special story songs (Mallorquín, for young children): "The Pirates Mala-Pata". Seu del Moll, C. Teodor Canet 11.
7.30pm: Modern ballroom dance show by the Alcúdia Municipal Sports School of Modern Ballroom. Paseo Marítimo.
8pm: Talk on "Històries de fars i faroners" (Histories of lighthouses and lighthouse keepers). Seu del Moll, C. Teodor Canet 11.

Friday, 26 June
9.30pm: Folk dance with Sarau Alcudienc, Abeniara and Tacàritx. Paseo Marítimo.

Saturday, 27 June
10am: Beach volleyball tournament. Ciudad Blanca sports beach. Information/registration: 629 648 114.
10am: Table tennis tournaments (children/teens). Hort dels Fassers school, off Calle Pollentia, Alcúdia. Information/registration: 674 250 898.
10am: Sandcastle building competition (under-7s). Beach by the marina.
4pm: Table tennis tournaments (adults/veterans). Hort dels Fassers school, off Calle Pollentia, Alcúdia. Information/registration: 674 250 898.
9pm: Noodle supper. Old pier. Price: Six euros.
10pm: Alcúdia Beach Party. Aerosol, Roulotte, Still Morris. Beach by the marina.

Sunday, 28 June
10am: Beach volleyball tournament. Ciudad Blanca sports beach.
9pm: Sardine BBQ and evening of havaneres (Cuban sea songs) with the group Sotavent. Old pier. Two euros for tickets for the sardines and two euros for plates etc unless you bring your own.

Monday, 29 June (Sant Pere)
11.30: Gathering of fishermen on the Paseo Marítimo and then procession with the band of music to the church.
12 midday: Solemn mass.
7pm: Mass.
7.30pm: Procession with the image of Sant Pere accompanied by fishermen and the band of music.
10.30pm: Concert with José Manuel Soto (rumba style). Paseo Marítimo.
12 midnight: Grand fireworks display. At the beach by the marina.


LA VICTORIA, Alcúdia - LA MARE DE DÉU 2015

Wednesday, 1 July:
6pm: Climb to La Victoria race from the Can Ramis municipal building by the market square, Alcúdia. Children's whistling to La Victoria, breaking of pots and draw for ensaimadas.
6.15pm: The walk to La Victoria with the giants of Alcúdia.
8:30pm: Celebration of the Eucharist at the hermitage of La Victoria.
10pm: Fritters and mistela fortified wine for all.
10.30pm: Party with the folk and dance groups Sarau Alcudienc and Tacàritx.
Half past midnight: Burnt rum for all.

Thursday, 2 July:
10am: Rockets fired from the town hall and then procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
11.30am: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria, accompanied by the Alcúdia band of music.
12 midday: Eucharist with traditional offer of camomile.
12.30am: Traditional "jewel" races.
2pm: Paella for the benefit of maintenance work on the hospice. Tickets available from 10am from the hermitage.
4.30pm: Ball de bot folk dance with the Alcúdia band of music and showers of sweets and hazelnuts.

ALCUDIA - 360 DEGREES CULTURE / APRIL FAIR 2015

360 DEGREES CULTURE
(Takes place in the Passeig de Pere Ventayol and Plaça de Carles V. i.e. the market square area.)

Saturday, 25 April
10.00: Opening of he event.
10.00-18.00: Role games; hairdressing and make-up with the Maria and José academy; pony rides; bouncy castles.
10.00: Photography exhibition - José Luis Alonso; photo and video exhibition by Pinpa (photographic company).
11.00: "El plaer dels sons" (the pleasure of sounds). Music with Dani. Workshop for musical interaction between children and parents - in Catalan, Castellano, English and Italian.
12.00: English is Magic. Magic games in English (for 3 to 6 year olds).
13.00: Batucada with Dani. Introduction to the percussion of the batucada. For children aged 7 to 12; in Catalan, Castellano, English and Italian.
16.00: "Petits Pirats" (small pirates). Children's musical entertainment.
17.00: English is Magic. Magic games in English (for 7 to 12 year olds).
18.00: Exhibitions of painting and photography - Pep Toni Fernández and Miriam.
18.00: Demonstration of line dancing.
18.30: Concert and poetry recital with Javier Soto Carles Campomar.
19.00: Demonstration of Sevillanes (dancing from Seville).
19.30: Batucada with Dani.
20.00: La Terrible Fiti y Los Muchachos Del Pantano (the terrible Fiti and the boys from the swamp). Pop rock concert.
21.00: Film show of a virtual trip to London and Sweden by Esteve Bennàssar.
21.30: Coolcab. Rock concert. 
23.00: El Tercer Calaix. Pop rock concert.
24.00: Pirates Pirats. Piratical rock.


APRIL FAIR
(Takes place on the finca opposite the S'Hort Fassers school, C. Pollentia.)

Thursday, 30 April
20.30: Opening of the fair
21.00: Performance by Al Alba from the Puerto Alcúdia school of Sevillanes (dance).
22.00: Music group Benja y Los Habichuelas.

Friday, 1 May
12.00: Opening of the fair.
13.30: Al Alba, Seville dance.
21.00: Al Alba.
22.00: Performance by Raices Andaluzas.
23.30: Benja y Los Habichuelas.

Saturday, 2 May
12.00: Opening of the fair.
13.00: Al Alba.
20.30: Al Alba.
21.00: Performance by the Seville dancers and singers, Tardor Cultural.
22.00: Performance by Oxalis.
23.00: Singer Maria Carrasco
00.30: Oxalis.

Sunday, 3 May
11.00: Opening of the fair.
13.00: Al Alba.
17.00: Rociero mass - Coro Rociero de Mallorca.
20.00: Al Alba.
21.00: Close.

Food from ten Alcúdia restaurants/bars

EASTER 2015 - Alcúdia, Campanet, Muro, Pollensa, Sa Pobla

Services and events for Holy Week in the north of Mallorca. Image used here is from the programme for Muro's celebrations.
Timings are those given by the relevant town halls with the exception of Pollensa; the schedule for Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa comes from Radio Pollença and from the Anglican Church for its services. No information provided by Santa Margalida; hence, there is none here.

Holy Thursday, 2 April
Alcúdia
19.00: Celebration of the Last Supper.
21.00: Procession.

Muro
19.00: Mass.
21.30: Solemn procession.

Pollensa
19.00: Mass for the Last Supper.
21.00: Procession of blood followed by celebration of Easter.

Puerto Alcúdia
19.00: Celebration of the Last Supper.

Sa Pobla
21.30: Procession.
24.00: Holy hour, Casa Santa (Franciscans).

Good Friday, 3 April
Alcúdia
19.00: Celebration of the Passion and the Death of Christ.
21.00: Procession.

Muro
9.30: Procession of Christ the blood.
19.00: Celebration of the Passion.
21.15: Descent and procession.

Pollensa
18.30: Liturgy for the Passion and the death of Christ.
21.00: Descent and procession of the crucifix. Calvari steps. Sermon for the solitude of Mary Magdalene.

Puerto Alcúdia
11.00: Hora Santa - Holy hour.
19.00: Celebration of the Passion and the Death of Christ.

Puerto Pollensa
14.00: Good Friday service, St. Andrew's Anglican Church.
18.00: Liturgy for the Passion and the death of Christ (Catholic).

Sa Pobla
17.30: Liturgical celebration of the death of Christ.
21.30: Descent and procession.

Saturday, 4 April
Solemn vigils for Easter
19.30: Puerto Pollensa.
20.00: Puerto Alcúdia.
22.00: Alcúdia, Muro, Pollensa, Sa Pobla.

Easter Sunday, 5 April
Alcúdia
09.00: Procession of the Discovery followed by solemn celebration of the Eucharist.
12.00: Mass.
20.30: Mass.

Campanet
11.00: Procession of the Discovery.

Muro
11.00: Procession of the Discovery. Solemn mass.
19.00: Mass at the Convent Church.
21.30: Mass at Sant Joan Baptista Church.

Pollensa
11.30: Procession of the Discovery and solemn mass for the Resurrection.

Puerto Alcúdia
10.30: Procession and solemn mass.
20.00: Mass.

Puerto Pollensa
18.00: Easter Day Eucharist. St. Andrew's Anglican Church.
19.00: Solemn mass.

Sa Pobla
09.00: Procession of the Discovery.
11.00: Mass at Crestatx.

Easter Monday, 6 April
Campanet
16.30: Festival of the Pine. Search for a pine, accompanied by pipers and with snacks.
20.00: Concert by the Cadenza Quartet at Sant Miquel Church.

Muro
Picnic at the Sant Vicenç Ferrer hermitage
10.00: Rockets fired to announce the pilgrimage.
11.00: Mass.
12.00: Children's entertainment.
15.30 / 17.00: Folk dance and music.

Pollensa
Day of the "Puig" on the Puig Maria
11.30: Children's entertainment.
12.30: Solemn mass at the sanctuary with the participation of the pipers Xeremiers Orats and Aires de la Cala.
15.30: Song of the "salve" (hailing) in celebration of the Virgin Mary.

Tuesday, 7 April
Alcúdia
Picnic at La Victoria
13.00: Celebration of the Eucharist followed by lunch.

Campanet
10.00: Image of Sant Crist in procession with pipers from the Plaça Major.
11.00: Mass presided over by the Bishop of Mallorca.
12.30: Folk dance.
14.00: Rice lunch.
16.30: Children's entertainment.
18.00: Climbing of the pine by the "quintos" of the town.

CARNIVAL 2015 - NORTHERN MALLORCA

Alcúdia
Saturday, 14 February
23.00: Mask and costume party with music from the '70s, '80s and '90s. Marquee in the Passeig de Pere Ventayol (market square).

Sunday, 15 February
16.30: Carnival parade from in front of the church.

Can Picafort
Saturday, 14 February
16.30: Carnival parade from in front of the municipal library. Followed by entertainment from Paco Vera, children's entertainment, Carnival party.

Pollensa
Friday, 13 February
20.00-23.00: Mask and costume party for 12 to 17 year olds. In the marquee by Sant Domingo cloister.
23.00: Music and party with DJ Toni Llobera. In the marquee.

Saturday, 14 February
17.00: Carnival parade with accompaniment of the batucadas Brasil and Sandungueros.
19.00: Children's entertainment with photo session with Peppa Pig and Disney characters. Plaça Major.

Puerto Pollensa
Thursday, 12 February
16.30: Carnival parade.
18.00-21.00: Children's entertainment with Astronautes Estrellats and photos with Peppa Pig and Disney characters. Marquee in the square.

Saturday, 14 February
19.00: Children's mini disco. In the marquee.
23.00: Carnival party. Also in the marquee.

Santa Margalida
Sunday, 15 February
16.00: Carnival parade (from C. Miquel Ordinas) followed by children's entertainment and Carnival party in the Plaça de la Vila.

Son Serra de Marina
Saturday, 14 February
16.00: Carnival parade from in front of Bar Sis Pins.

ALCUDIA - SANT ANTONI (SANT SEBASTIÀ) 2015

Friday, 16 January (Sant Antoni Eve):
16.30: Departure of Sant Antoni and the demons from the town hall, accompanied by pipers. Procession through the streets.
20.00: Night of bonfires. Plaça de la Constitució (and bonfires elsewhere). One euro for a drink and a plate of botifarró and llonganissa sausage with bread.

Saturday, 17 January (Sant Antoni):
16.30: Traditional blessing of the animals. In front of the church.
19.00: Penya Madridista (Real Madrid supporters) bonfire. Bar Stossi.

Monday, 19 January:
19.00: Bonfire for the Municipal School of Music. Plaça Porta de Mallorca.

Friday, 23 January:
18.30: Bonfire for the Senior Citizens of Alcúdia Association. Placeta de les Verdures.
19.00: Bonfire for the Senior Citizens of Puerto Alcúdia Association. Senior citizens centre.

Saturday, 24 January:
20.30: Penya Blaugrana (Barcelona supporters) bonfire. Bar Las Muralles.
21.00: Gala concert by teenage pop sensation Lorena Ares with the Balearic Islands Youth Orchestra and Los Linces. Auditorium, price 8 euros.

ALCUDIA - CHRISTMAS-NEW YEAR-THREE KINGS 2014/2015

Friday, 12 December:
18.30: Switching on the Christmas lights at the town hall by mayor Coloma Terrasa. With accompaniment by the Alcúdia choir.
21.00: Night of culture. Prizes "31 de desembre" by the Obra Cultural Balear. Auditorium, 18 euros (10 euros for members of the OCB):

Schools' Christmas shows at the Auditorium:
Monday, 15 December / Tuesday, 16 December:
09.30, 10.30, 12.00: Infants and lower primary years.
Wednesday, 17 December:
09.30, 10.30, 12.00: Upper primary years.
19.00: Sports Gala.
Thursday, 18 December:
09.30, 10.30: Secondary years.

Saturday, 20 December:
11.00: Special for Christmas: Decoration-making for children of all ages. Can Torró library. Limited places. Advance registration, 971 547 311.
18.00: "Papirus". Children's theatre. Ages 4-9. Auditorium, price 6 euros.
19.00: Carol singing. Alcúdia choir in the streets of the old town.

Monday, 22 December:
18.00: Christmas concert by the students of the Alcúdia municipal school of music. Auditorium, free entrance with invitation.

Wednesday, 24 December:
Matins - Sibil-la and Angel chants:
19.00: Mare de Déu del Carme i Sant Pere del Moll church, Puerto Alcúdia.
22.30: Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

Thursday, 25 December:
12.00: Solemn mass, Sant Jaume church.
19.30: Eucharist, Sant Jaume church.

Friday, 26 December:
12.00: Solemn mass, Sant Jaume church.
13.00: Arrival of dignitaries at the town hall, singing of "La Balanguera", the Mallorcan hymn, with the band of the Alcúdia municipal school of music. Followed by wine reception and Christmas message by the mayor.

Saturday, 27 December:
11.00-13.00 / 16.00-20.00: Children's activities. Inflatables, ponies and rides on the mini train from Puerto Alcúdia (C. Teodor Canet, by La Caixa bank). Plus performance by the group New Heaven at 18.00. In front of the Can Ramis municipal building.

Sunday, 28 December:
18.00: Peter Pan, La Gran Aventura. Musical. Auditorium, price 12 euros.

Wednesday, 31 December:
New Year's Eve running races
16.30: 2.5 kilometres (children), 5 euros.
17.00: 7.5 kilometres (adults), 7 euros.
Passeig Mare de Déu de la Victoria (market square).
More information via www.elitechip.net.
23.40: New Year's party. Bell ringing at the town hall and performances by the groups Val Nou and Torrofort in the Plaça Constitució.

Thursday, 1 January:
12.00: Solemn mass, Sant Jaume church.
19.30: Eucharist, Sant Jaume church.

Friday, 2 January:
11.00-13.00 / 16.00-20.00: Children's activities. Inflatables, ponies and rides on the mini train from Alcúdia (Plaça Carles V). Plus performance by the group New Heaven at 18.00. Paseo Marítimo, Puerto Alcúdia.
17.30: Arrival of the Kings' pages on horses. Showers of sweets and collection of letters for the Kings. Paseo Marítimo. 18.30: The pages in the old town at Porta des Moll.

Saturday, 3 January:
18.00: Un Nadal de Pallassos. Clowns present "Cleopatra". Auditorium, 3 euros.

Monday, 5 January:
18.15: The Three Kings arrive by boat at the old pier. Royal cavalcade along the Paseo Marítimo.
18.45: Arrival of the Kings at the church and the adoration of the nativity.
19.30: The Kings arrive in the old town, greeted by the mayor. Adoration of the live nativity. Porta des Moll.
20.00: The Kings wave from the town hall balcony.
20.15: Present-giving, house to house by the Kings.

Tuesday, 6 January:
12.00: Solemn mass, Sant Jaume church.
19.30: Eucharist, Sant Jaume church.
20.30: Concert for the Three Kings by the Alcúdia choir and the Alcúdia municipal band of music. Auditorium, free with invitation. 

ALCUDIA - SANT JAUME 2014

Friday, 18 July:
21.00: Opening address for the fiestas by the president of the Bay of Alcúdia Restaurants Association, Sebastià Cifre Serra. Sant Jaume church.
22.00: Auryn in concert. Spanish boy band at the bullring. Tickets, 20 euros (in advance) available from the auditorium; 22 euros on the night.

Saturday, 19 July:

The Fourth "We are citizens of Pollentia"
10.00: "Ludus pollentius". Play games like the Romans did. For children aged 6 to 10. Applications from 14 to 18 July at Can Torró library, telephone 971 547 311.
18.00-20.00: "Parvus Ludus", disco light. Music, surprises, games and gladiators for children to 16 years of age. On the Passeig de Pere Ventayol.  From 19.00, Roman hairstyles with the participation of local hairdressers. Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
23.00: Festa Capitolina in honour of the gods, Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. In the Pollentia ruins themselves. With music from the 1980s and 1990s then music for a younger audience. DJs Kike Space and Domeck.

(There will be special "Pollentia menus" at various restaurants to coincide with this event.)

Regular programme for the day:
10.00-18.00: Skateboarding championship for under-16s and over-16s. At the skatepark in the parking area by the municipal swimming pool.
10.00: Beach football tournament on the sports beach in Ciudad Blanca, Puerto Alcúdia. Applications by 16 July - mobiles: 695 551 156, 630 702 748 or 652 526 541 or email: mesqueesport@gmail.com
16.00: Chess tournament at the Fundació Torrens. Applications by 18 July by phoning 971 545 289 or 674 250 898 between 21.00 and 23.00. Entrance five euros, but free for local players.
20.00: Photography exhibition "marine postcards" by Sebastià Torrens. At Can Fondo.

Sunday, 20 July:
16.30: Pigeon shoot. At Cap Gros.
20.00: Cinema. "Las Aventuras de Peabody y Sherman". Five euros at the auditorium.
22.00: Concert with the group 9Son, Cuban and African rhythms plus salsa, funk and the essence of Catalan rumba. Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

Monday, 21 July:
19.00: Open doors at the Pollentia archaeological zone.

Tuesday, 22 July:
18.00: Children's party. Foam, water castles etc. and the group Mallorca Festa. Jaume II park.
19.00: Opening of exhibition of photography by students of the open university. Can Torró library.
20.30: Supper for senior citizens. Dance and music by Los Bennys Shadows and Duo Boleros. Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
21.00: Theatrical work "Una pluja irlandesa" (an Irish rain) with musical accompaniment (accordion). Limited numbers, apply by email, unapluja@gmail.com. Can Torró library.

Wednesday, 23 July:
19.30: Martial arts demonstration. Passeig de Pere Ventayol.
22.30: Open-air theatre, El Somni Produccions present "Mamaaà!". Bullring.

Thursday, 24 July:
19.30: Exhibition of sports gymnastics. Passeig de Pere Ventayol.
20.00: Opening of painting exhibition, "Natural stories" by Toni Sastre. Auditorium.
22.30: Music and party with the groups Baix n' Nicotina, Torrofort, Val Nou. Plaça de Carles V.

Friday, 25 July (Sant Jaume):
11:00: Festival of martial arts. Sports hall by the horse roundabout.
11.30: Procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
12.00: Festive celebration of Sant Jaume at the Sant Jaume parish church.
13.15: Traditional refreshments at the town hall.
18.30: Bullfight.
20.30: Procession from the bullring to the Plaça Constitució with La Xaranga Pinyol Vermell.
22.30: Concert by the Alcúdia band of music. Plaça Constitució.
24.00: Fireworks display. Plaça de Carles V.

Saturday, 26 July:
10.00: Beach volleyball tournament at the sports beach, Ciudad Blanca. Applications 629 648 114.
19.00: Three-a-side basketball tournament. Juniors and seniors. Applications via www.dakotaalcudia.com.
22.15: Folk dance. Ball de bot with Sarau Alcudienc and Es Rebost (Mahon, Menorca). Plaça de Carles V.

(Note: the locations Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria, Passeig de Pere Ventayol and Plaça de Carles V are all what would commonly be referred to as the market square.)

VIA FORA - ALCUDIA 2014

The programme of scenes from this year's Via Fora productions by the walls in Alcúdia town. Five dates, starting 17 July.

The HOTguide Alcudia Pollensa 2014

Here is a PDF version of the guide for 2014 (link below). It is free to download, so please feel free. This version is compressed to almost 7mb from the original which is nearly 70mb and has been done so to enable downloading. The quality is, accordingly, not as good as the original, but viewed at 100% in Acrobat it should look ok. Some elements, notably parts of frames around adverts, may appear to be missing, but this is just a quirk of viewing the PDF; they are there otherwise.

Hope you like this year's guide. There are fewer pages this year, but other commitments have meant that I have not been able to devote as much time to the guide as would have been the case in years gone by. For all of you coming to Alcúdia
, Can Picafort, Playa de Muro, Pollensa, have a great holiday, pick up a copy of the printed version in numerous places or store this digital version. Here's to summer 2014!!!


http://www.scribd.com/doc/225093704/The-HOTguide-Alcudia-and-Pollensa-2014

ALCUDIA CHRISTMAS-NEW-YEAR-THREE KINGS 2013/2014

Thursday, 19 December: 7pm, Christmas Concert by students of the Alcúdia School of Music at the Auditorium. Entrance with invitation.

Saturday, 21 December: From 7pm, Christmas Carols by the Alcúdia Choir.

Sunday, 22 December: 6pm. Mallorcaclown presents "Un Nadal de Pallassos". Auditorium, 4 euros.

Christmas Eve: 7pm, Sibil-la and Angel chants, Puerto Alcúdia church and then at 10.30pm in Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia

Christmas Day: 12 midday, Mass at Sant Jaume church. 7.30pm. Eucharist.

Boxing Day: 12 midday, Mass and at 1pm, arrival of town hall representatives, the singing of the Mallorca hymn with accompaniment by the Alcúdia Music Band.

Saturday, 28 December: 6pm, "La Ventafocs", musical spectacular for all the family. Auditorium, 10 euros (or 8 euros in advance).

New Year's Eve: 5pm, 2.5 kilometre race, followed at 5.30pm by the 7.5 kilometre race. From the market square. And at twenty to midnight, gather to hear the bells at the town hall and to celebrate New Year in the Plaça Constitució with the groups Val Nou and Da-Li Gas.

New Year's Day: 12 midday, Mass at Sant Jaume and Eucharist at 7.30pm.

Friday, 3 January: 5.30pm, Arrival of the pages with horses in the port and then shower of sweets. Paseo Marítimo, and then the pages arrive at the town hall at 6.30pm.

Saturday, 4 January: 6pm, New Year concert by Suite Ensemble. Auditorium, 8 euros.

Sunday, 5 January: 6.15pm, Arrival of the Kings at the old pier, followed by the parade to the church and then parade to the old town, arriving at 7.30pm. 8pm, the Kings appear on the town hall balcony and at 8.15pm, hand out the presents.

Monday, 6 January: 12 midday, Mass at Sant Jaume and then Eucharist at 7.30pm. At 8.30pm, Concert for the Kings with the Alcúdia Choir and Music Band at the Auditorium. Entrance by invitation.

ALCUDIA - Tourist Day 2013

Here's the poster announcing events for this year's Tourist Day in Puerto Alcúdia on Thursday, 29 August. Sports events on the beach at Ciudad Blanca in the morning. From 7pm in the evening on the Paseo Marítimo in the port there will be a flea market, stuff for kids, magic show and music.

ALCUDIA - Sant Jaume (Sant Crist Triennial) Fiestas 2013

Thursday, 18 July:
How did the ancient Romans dress?
Workshop for men's and women's clothing from Roman times led by designer Antònia Marquès and a specialist in clothing accessories (helmets), Steven Gregori. Place: Fundació Torrens. 18-20 July at 20:00. Reservations (free) from the Alcúdia auditorium.
21:00: Prayer/oration for the fiestas. Sant Jaume church.

Friday, 19 July:
21:30: Presentation of the book of photographs "D-Isla A-Isla". Can Fondo exhibition hall.
22:30: International DJ Raúl Parra at the bullring. Tickets on sale on the day at the bullring.

Saturday, 20 July:
10:00-18:00: Beach football tournament. Entries by phone (695 551 156, Tomeu Oliver / 652 526 541, Xisco Pons). Price per team 150 euros (is this right!!!?). Prizes: 300 euros first place, 200 euros second place, dinner for up to ten people third place. Takes place on the sports beach, Ciudad Blanca, Puerto Alcúdia.
16:00: Start of the 46th Alcúdia chess tournament. At the Fundació Torrens. Entries by phone (971 5454 289) between 21:00 and 23:00 by the end of 19 July. Price per player 5 euros / free for local players.

We are citizens of Pollentia!
Cooking from Roman times. Dishes prepared by restaurants in Alcúdia.
10:00: Roman games and children's workshops about ancient Rome including clothing workshop with Antònia Marquès. For children aged six to ten. Information and bookings: Can Torró library from 12 to 18 July. Tel: 971 547 311.
19:00-21:00: "Parvus Ludus". Disco light show with DJ Kike. Music, surprises and games for children to 16 years of age. On the Passeig de Pere Ventayol.
19:00: Roman hairdressing. Featuring Alcúdia hairdressing salons. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:30: Capitolina party in honour of the gods Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. In Pollentia, Roman town. Music from the 1980s and 1990s. DJs Kike Space and Javier Martín.

Sunday, 21 July:
16:00: Local shoot. At the Cap Gros shooting field.
22:00: The second quiz "Respon a 1000". Grand prize of 1,000 euros. In the bullring.

Monday, 22 July:
10:00: Three-a-side football tournament. Information: 971 907 109. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
19:30: Urban explorers. Activity to rediscover our town. A sensory experience of the architecture and other secrets of Alcúdia. For children from six to eleven and from twelve to sixteen. Sant Sebastià gate.
21:00: Supper for Alcúdia pensioners with dance and music and the group Flamers. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:00. Concert by the Alcúdia town choir, a special for the Sant Crist triennial. Pop rock music, the choir accompanied by various singers and musicians. Alcúdia Auditorium. Free entrance.

Tuesday, 23 July:
10:00: News about Sant Jaume 2013. Can Torró library.
18:30: Children's party with bouncies, foam splash, games, sports, face-painting etc. plus the group Mallorca Festa. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
20:00: Inauguration of exhibitions. Painting (at the Can Torró library) and haberdashery (in the library's basement).
22:30: Open-air theatre. The group Pometes Teatre presents "Qui m'ha robat sa roba" (who has stolen the clothes). Bullring.

Wednesday, 24 July:
18:30: Gymnastics show. Passeig de Pere Ventayol.
19:00: Open doors day at Pollentia Roman town.
19:00: Zumba master class. Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:30: Brothers In Band (Dire Straits tribute). Passeig de Pere Ventayol.

Thursday, 25 July (Sant Jaume):
11:30: Procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
12:00: Celebration of Sant Jaume at the Sant Jaume church.
13:15: Traditional refreshments at the town hall.
18:30: Bullfighting on horseback. Tickets on the day at the box office and at Fonda Llabrés, Ses Muralles bars and the bullring bar.
22:15: Folk dance with Sarau Alcudienc and Els Millars from Castellón. Plaça de Carles V.

Friday, 26 July (Sant Crist Triennial celebration):
11:00: Solemn celebration of the Eucharist. Followed by the triennial procession for Sant Crist from the church and through the streets with accompaniment by the Alcúdia band of music.
19:30: Martial arts demonstration.
20:00: Start of three-a-side basketball tournament for children. Sports centre.
21:00: Via Fora special for Sant Crist with scenes from the miracle that took place on 24 February 1507. In front of the church.
22:30: Concert by the Alcúdia band of music. Plaça de la Constitució.
24:00: Fireworks. Plaça de Carles V.

Sunday, 28 July:
10:30: Exhibition of martial arts. Municipal gymnasium.
18:30: Bullfight with matadors Curro Díaz, Enrique Ponce, Diego Silvetti. Tickets on the day at the box office and at Fonda Llabrés, Ses Muralles bars and the bullring bar.
20:30: Procession from the bullring to the Plaça de la Constitució with La Xaranga d'Alcúdia.

LA VICTORIA, Alcúdia - La Mare de Déu 2013

Monday, 1 July:
18:00: The climb to La Victoria contest. Price 4 euros in advance. Various categories (children and adult). Departs from the Can Ramis building in Alcúdia market square.
18:00: Children's whistling to La Victoria.
20:30: Celebration of the Eucharist.
22:00: Fritters and mistela fortified wine for all.
22:30: Party with the folk and dance groups Sarau Alcudienc and Tacàritx.
00:30: Burnt rum for all.

Tuesday, 2 July:
10.00: Rockets fired from the town hall and then procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
11.30: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria, accompanied by the Alcúdia band of music.
12.00: Eucharist with traditional offer of camomile.
12.30: Traditional jewel runs.
14.00: Paella for the benefit of maintenance work on the hospice. Tickets available from 10.00 from the hermitage.
16.30: Ball de bot with the Alcúdia band of music and showers of sweets and hazelnuts.