Mallorca Day, September 12th

the reconquest from the occupying Arabs

The island has celebrated what has become known as Mallorca day on September 12th every year since 1997. The date is significant for two reasons, firstly, in 1229 the Christian forces under King Jaume I landed in Santa Ponsa to begin the reconquest from the occupying Arabs and in 1276 on that day, King Jaume II pledged the Charter of Liberties and privileges to Mallorca.

The day is most famously marked by the appearance of the 'giants' in Palma de Mallorca, dancing and parading through the streets, but there are a whole lot more activities planned too.

Here are the most suitable for tourists visiting the island.
9th 20.30 - Jazz Concert by Lady Vinyl, Finca Raixa, Bunyola.
10th 21.30 – Rock concert with Digital 21 vs Ana Curra, Teatro Principal, Palma
11th 11.00 – Giants' Parade from the Plaza de Cort to the Stations' Park
11th 20.30 – Mallorcapop 2010, live music in Playa de Palma
15th 21.00 – 'Jazz in Sardinia' with Rita Marcotulli and Sunflowers Quartet, Teatro Principal, Palma
16th 20.30 – Concert by the Soller Band of Music, Finca Raixa, Bunyola
19th 12.00 – Band Festival, Ses Voltes, Palma Cathedral
19th 16.00 – Pony trotting races, Son Pardo Hippodrome, Palma
23rd 20.30 – Concert by the Esporles band of Music, Finca Raixa, Bunyola
26th 21.00 – Concert by El Barrio, Palma Arena

Published 8 September 2010 Stephen White.