La Patrona 2012

[sws97sdg]

Then they arrive with the guns, they are so load in the narrow streets and the aim is to try and blow down all the bunting, they only use blanks but the sound is deafening

 

[sws97sdg]

Finally the Christians push the moors back along the roads to wards the edge of town, when they got to us it went wild and I couldn't take any more photos, spent all the time pushing people away so as not to get crushed, we did get a bit close to the action!

This video on youtube shows what it is like, this is where we were and if he had walked a few more meters you would have seen us.

Moros y Cristianos Pollensa 2012 - YouTube

So after they had passed we left them to head off to the sports field to finish of with an other mock battle, but we were 'tired and emotional' by then and headed of, me with my shirt dripping with sweat from everyone passing and the wife covered in paint for the numerous kisses from the retreating moors, a great day and hopefully we can be back again next year.

 

[pollensa]

Brilliant set of photos! I still haven't been

 

[Sparky]

Great report and photos SWS, thanks for posting .

 

[cherylbb]

Wonderful pics Sws! Brings back memories! We were also nearly crushed a few years ago, it can get very raucous but a great event, just be careful where you stand.

 

[sws97sdg]

Yes Cheryl you just have to be aware of where you can get out of the way if needed, we stood just by an open door so we could have ducked inside if necessary. The place we choose was not a place for small kids there but lots of places where you can stand safely out of the way and still see all the action.

 

[lollipop]

Lovely clear pictures,what a super record of the event.