LA BEATA FIESTAS 2011 - SANTA MARGALIDA

Friday, 26 August:
10:00: T-shirt painting for children. Elionor Bosch College.

20:00: Opening of exhibition of graphics and sculpture by Andreu Maimó. Joan Mascaró i Fornés cultural centre.

21:00: Exhibition of photos by Santiago Stankovic. "Fuegos III", organised by the Demons of Hiachat. Cafeteria Sa Caseta.

22:30: Open-air fideua supper. Plaça de la Vila.


Saturday, 27 August:
14:30: "Festa des Batre". This is an event that has been revived this year and is dedicated to farming traditions and in particular hay-making. Features traditional Mallorcan dress, glosador "commentators" and more. Held at the Cases de s'Hort d'en Degollat.

18:30: Country fiesta. Pub Es Colomer.

22:00: Party (for older folk) with the group Yesterday. Plaça de la Vila


Sunday, 28 August:
17:30: Radio-control vehicles. In front of the Peugeot garage.

20:00: Welcome oration for the fiestas and concert by the Santa Margalida choir. Parish church.


Monday, 29 August:
18:30: Concert by the Bandeta d'Estiu. Plaça de la Vila.

19:00: Children and adult fashion parade. Plaça de la Vila.


Tuesday, 30 August:
19:00: Sport and keep-fit sessions. With rhythmic gymnastics, tai-chi and more. Plaça de la Vila and church square.

22:00: Poetry and wine. Pub Es Colomer.


Wednesday, 31 August:
16:00: Games for all ages. Plaça de la Vila.

19:45: Ball de Bot folk dance with the Santa Margalida school of Ball de Bot. Plaça de la Vila.

21:00: Benefit open-air supper. Price, 10 euros. Plaça de la Vila.

22:00: Dancing with accompaniment by Aires Vileros and Tramudança. Plaça de la Vila.


Thursday, 1 September:
19:00: Competition and parade of t-shirts for La Beata. Auditorium.

19:30: Opening of painting exhibition by Maria Antònia Barceló. Sala de Plens.

20:30: Opening of painting exhibition by Jordi Poquet. Sala de la Rectoria.

21:30: Playback contest.


Friday, 2 September:
18:30: Children's entertainment with the group Cucorba. Plaça de la Vila.

20:00: Ringing of bells and raising of the standard of the town and La Beata banner.

20:15: Opening of painting exhibition by Carles Bros. Sala de la Rectoria.

20:30: Concert by the Band of Music with music by John Barry, a one-time resident of Santa Margalida. Auditorium.

23:00: Fire run by the Demons de Hiachat.

24:00: Pop and rock with groups Anegats and Es Reboster then DJs. Plaça de la Vila.


Saturday, 3 September:
17:00: Traditional races with the accompaniment of pipers and whistlers.

19:30: Flowers for La Beata. Pipers and whistlers and music bands. Town hall.

20:00: Mass followed by street procession with the "relic" of Santa Catalina. Parish church and then streets.

21:30: Open air supper. Price up to ten euros. Calle Hostal.

22:30: Party with groups Mel & Sucre, Rodamons, La Loca-motora and DJs Puça and Butxe. And followed by processions with the local band of music through the town.


Sunday, 4 September (Day of La Beata):
08:00: Pipers and whistlers wake up the town.

10:00: Departure of the demons.

11:00: Mass. With Santa Margalida choir and band of music and ball de bot and pipers and whistlers. Parish church.

17:30: Floats and carriages.

19:00: Parade of bands of music and pipers.

21:00: The La Beata procession.

24:00: Party with groups Espais Verds and Los Gatos de Suset. Plaça de la Vila.