Saturday Sep 05, 2015 12:00 AM to Sep 13, 2015 12:00 AM

Sta. Ponça

Saturday 5th
9 a.m. Beach Tennis Tournament
Santa Ponça Beach
Organised by: Balearic Tennis Federation
Collaborators: ICE/ City council of Calvià

10 p.m. Cinema on the Beach
Film: Divergent with English subtitles

SUNDAY 6th
6.30 p.m. 16th Edition of the Giants Trobada (meeting)
A meeting of giant figures in Plaza de la Pinada in Santa Ponça. Following a parade along Gran Vía Puig de Galatzó the giants come together and dance in Plaza de la Pinada.

The huge giants are figures associated with festive imagery and normally represent kings, nobles or historical figures dressed in traditional costumes. Together with the capgrossos large-headed figures they are a popular feature of many traditional festivals.

9.30 p.m. Popular dance with two music groups: Estol de Ponent and Música nostra
Venue: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça

MONDAY 7th
7 p.m. Naïf Parade
A show performed by Circ Bover.
Venue: Beach promenade

8 p.m. Children's foam party and children's disco
Venue: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça
For children aged 6 to 12 years. Participating children must be supervised by an adult.

TUESDAY 8th
20 h. Castellers of Majorca
Authentic human towers that rise up towards the sky.
Venue: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça

10 p.m. Nit de foc
The demons from the Factoria de So
Demons breathing fire, magical beasts, witches, music and fun guarantee a great time for all.
Venue: Santa Ponça Beach promenade (Calle Balneari)
PLEASE NOTE: Participants and spectators must follow the safety measures which are available for consultation at the information point in Plaza de la Pinada.

11.30 p.m. Performance by the group BOC
Folk music with hardcore, new age, metal and ska influences.
Venue: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça
Ends: 1 a.m.

WEDNESDAY 9th
9.30 p.m. Ceremony to hand over the banners and presentation of the King and Queen of the festivities
Venue: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça

10.30 p.m. Concert: La joia en el si de la mar
A work composed especially for the festival and performed by the Calvià Municipal Music Band.
Venue: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça

THURSDAY 10th
12 noon. Medieval market
A market featuring demonstrations of various traditional crafts and medieval scenes as well as entertainment, medieval jousting, storytelling, dancing, etc.
Venue: Santa Ponça Beach promenade (Calle Balneari)
Opening times: 12 noon 12 midnight

8 p.m. Events to commemorate the 786th anniversary of the landing of the King En Jaume
Attended by senior members of the autonomous and municipal governments.
The events will include the reading of the festival proclamation.
Venue: Santa Ponça Cross

22 h. Comedy night in the square with Julio a Secas, Tom Trovador and Carlitos acting as master of ceremonies
Ends: 12 midnight

FRIDAY 11th
Medieval Market
Day-long programme of activities for children and families.
Venue: Santa Ponça Beach promenade
Opening times: 12 noon 12 midnight

7.30 p.m. Els Escamots Dance
Traditional dance with sticks in which representatives of the various collas or groups take part.

8 p.m. Parade of the Moors
Route: Starting from Plaza de la Pinada in Santa Ponça, the procession makes its way along Gran Vía Puig de Galatzó, as far as the roundabout before returning to the square along the beach promenade (Calle Balneari).

9.30 p.m. Dinner in the camps. Pa i taleca
Events include a table decoration competition and medieval tents in the camp area.
Venue: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça

10.30 p.m. Concert
La movida band: The greatest hits from the Madrid music scene of the 80s and 90s
Without String: A tribute performance to the finest funky, pop rock, soul, blues and disco sounds.
Ses Bubotes.
Ends: 3 a.m.

SATURDAY 12th
9 a.m. Popular Nordic Walking Event
Meeting point: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça
Organised by: Palma Nordic Walking Club
Collaborators: ICE/City council of Calvià

11 a.m. 21st Edition of the Swim across Santa Ponça Bay
Registration and information: www.cncalvia.es
Medieval Market
Day-long programme of activities for children and families.
Venue: Santa Ponça Beach Promenade
Opening times: 12 noon 12 midnight

5 p.m. Meeting of the Christian ships in Santa Ponça Bay and the Moorish troops at Santa Ponça Cross

5.30 p.m. Landing of the Christians and gathering of the Moorish troops
Moors and Christians Parade
Route: Starting from Santa Ponça Cross, continuing along Rei Jaume I Avenue and Gran Via Puig de Galatzó.
Final Battle
The Els Escamots Dance will take place before the start of the battle.
Venue: Santa Ponça Beach

10 p.m. 40 Hot Mix in concert
Venue: Plaza de la Pinada, Santa Ponça
Ends: 3 a.m.

SUNDAY 13th
Medieval Market
Day-long programme of activities for children and families
Venue: Santa Ponça Beach Promenade
Opening times: 12 noon 12 midnight

7 p.m. Solemn Mass
Venue: Santa Ponça Church

7 p.m. Holi Festival of Colours
Come and enjoy the best party of the Summer in Plaza de la Pinada, featuring Indian music, Bollywood dancing, coloured powder throwing and open courses. Participants must come dressed in white. Sale of bags of non-toxic colours (€3.5) at the information point.
Ends: 9 p.m.

10 p.m. Firework display
Professional firework display created by Pirotècnia Jordà.
Venue: Santa Ponça Beach
Saturday Sep 05, 2015 12:00 AM to Sep 13, 2015 12:00 AM

Sta. Ponça

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