SANT ANTONI 2010 - MURO

Muro town is also an important venue for Sant Antoni celebrations. Here are the main events from the 2010 programme.

Thursday, 14 January:
18:00: workshop on the sound of "ximbombas", the traditional Mallorcan instrument. Place: Senior citizens club.


Friday, 15 January:
18:30: Competition and demonstration of the use of worms in fishing for eels. Place: front of the town hall.


Saturday, 16 January:
19:30: Departure of demons from the cloister convent, accompanied by the band Unió Artística Murera.

20:00: Dance of the demons in front of the town hall with accompaniment by the band and pipers.

20:30: Lighting of bonfires and fire-run by the demons.

21:00: Free - bread, salami, sausage and wine.

22:00:
Party with performances by Piscis and Romàntics. Place: Plaça de la 3a Edat.

Performance by the Escola de Ximbomba with glosadors and singers. Place: Plaça dels Abeuradors.

Popular dance and music with Revetla d'Algebelí, Caliu and Xaloc. Place: in front of the town hall.

23:30: Party for younger people - Escuela de Calor, Horris Kamoi and DJ Maria Patatilla. Place: Plaça de Sant Martí.


Sunday, 17 January:
10:00: Firing of rockets and procession with pipers.

12:00: Solemn mass at the parish church.

14:45: Gathering of animals for traditional blessing that takes place at 15:30.