Reports here about the procession and dance of eagles and Sant Joan in Pollensa, the only town on the island that maintains this mediaeval tradition. The eagles' "shells" are likely to be restored or there may be replicas made, because of the deterioration in their condition.
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Monday, June 03, 2013
Saturday, June 01, 2013
MALLORCA TODAY - Corpus Christi in Pollensa
Pollensa town takes the celebration of Corpus Christi more seriously than many other towns in Mallorca and tomorrow there will be the traditional dance and procession by Sant Joan (Saint John) and his two female eagle assistants. The girls' dresses are threaded with jewels and gold, and the costumes are that valuable that they are kept in a safe at the town's Colonya bank.
See more: Diario de Mallorca
See more: Diario de Mallorca
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