Sant Antoni 2016.

[fil6699]

Here is the link :- https://www.facebook.com/unio.mollerapollencina/ .

WOW truly amazing those 2 brothers tried so many times during the day. And they were not defeated kudos to them both. the completion of the tree climb speaks volumes

 

[mike_dublin]

Pollensa pine climbs trickier than ever » Balearics » News » Majorca Daily Bulletin

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And so, this peculiarly Pollensa tradition for Sant Antoni was able to boast a winner, which was more than could have been said for the afternoon's Puerto Pollensa pine-climb equivalent. Up they went and down they came. They had to call it a day, with no one managing to reach the summit. Too much soap was reckoned to have been the cause for the lack of success. However, some time later on - after nine in the evening - two brothers, Juanma and David Cervera, managed to get up the tree.
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[full article see MDB website]

 

[Sparky]

Those people who were here this weekend were lucky enough to witness what has to be one of the most amazing Fiestas.
This whole weekend shows everything that is good about PP. fantastic involvement by all ages. For me the Highlight of the weekend was seeing all the small children at the front of the ropes pulling the tree through the town. Fully involved ensuring traditions and family values never die.
Where in the world can hundreds if not thousands of people of all ages and gender, gather around open fires burning in the middle of the streets, drink huge amounts of alcohol, drag a several hundred foot pine tree through the streets lather it with washing up liquid, erect it in the square and then try to climb to the top to reach a bag of cash, whilst being well fueled with the local alcohol. and surround by Fire crackers and huge bangs.
All of the above without 1 spot of trouble, and seeped in traditions. The entire day was policed by 4 local Police officers. ( wonder how many would be needed in any town in England if such an event were allowed to take place) If you have always dismissed San Antoni because its in January. trust me you are missing something very special. have a look at the pictures and book for next year I guarantee you will talk about it for a very long time

Yes you are absolutely spot on Phil, a truly fantastic weekend, all i can add to this is that as the tree was being dragged through the streets the road sweepers were behind it clearing up the mess, brilliant service to the community .

 

[Sparky]

The amazingly fast clean up operation following the tree.
Sant Antoni 2016 026 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr

The rest of my photos can be seen here :- https://flic.kr/s/aHsksJk2tE

 

[lollipop]

And the buses have resumed normal service. Amazing what they can do. Who would believe the fires and the number of people had ever been here this weekend.

 

[Sparky]

As it's Ash Wednesday today the Pine trees are being taken down, there is a video of the Pollensa tree here :- https://www.facebook.com/radio.pollenca/ .

 

[pansy potter]

Is the festival on the weekend nearest 16 / 17 January or on these actual dates each year, not sure what dates to book flights for

Thank you

 

[sws97sdg]

It's always the same dates, we are flying out Saturday to Saturday so we will have time to settle in and then plenty of time to recover before flying back!!

 

[Sparky]

Always 16th & 17th January .

 

[pansy potter]

Thank you I can book my cheap flights now !