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Thousands of Santas dancing in Palma.
took to the stage to lead the attendees. Over two and a half hours, participants danced to a playlist of 36 songs, from timeless favourites to contemporary hits like Señorita. Line dancing gained popularity in Mallorca thanks to Carmen Gallego in Can Pastilla. Since
then, the pastime has spread across the island, becoming a tradition that gathers enthusiasts in squares and promenades. The 2024 edition of the BIM was no exception. Under the glow of the Christmas lights, the event reinforced its com-
Successful rescue mission
Brave team saves injured hiker in the Tramuntana DESPITE the low temperatures in the Tramuntana mountains, hikers are still drawn to the beauty of the landscape, but not without risks. An injured hiker was rescued from the Cavall Bernat mountain range in Pollença on the evening of Monday December 16. The Salvament Marítim helicopter transported the victim to hospital. Members of the fire brigade of the Consell de Mallorca and the Grup de Rescat en Muntanya (Mountain Rescue Group) of the Guardia Civil took part in the rescue operation at Pas de les Cabres,
in the Serra de Cavall Bernat, within the municipality of Pollença. The successful operation involved eight firefighters from the Grup de Rescat en Muntanya dels Bombers de Mallorca and two officers from the GREIM of the Guardia Civil. Thanks to their efforts, and the assistance of the
Salvament Marítim helicopter, the injured hiker was safely taken to hospital. Just in time for Christmas!
Victim taken by helicopter.
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Festive ride from Palma to Inca
mitment by donating all funds raised to charity. With songs like Todo es Posible en Navidad bringing the night to a close, Palma bid farewell to an unforgettable celebration. Credit: x.com/@BombersdeMca
ON Saturday December 14, a sea of Santas danced in motion in the Paseo del Born in Palma. More than 1,000 people from across Mallorca took part in the fifth edition of the Ball Important a Mallorca (BIM), an event that blends line dancing, Christmas spirit, and charity. From 6.00pm, the promenade came alive with music and synchronised choreographies. Organised by Joan Morro from Linedance Balear, with the support of Palma Town Hall, the celebration united dancers of all ages, led by a team of 50 specialised instructors. The evening began with the humorous performance of actor Madó Pereta, followed by the entrance of two glitter-clad stilt walkers. However, the highlight of the night came when 69 instructors
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Santa bikers hit Mallorca roads
Credit: Facebook/Ajuntament de Palma
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MOTORBIKE Santas on the motorway? You read that correctly. On December 15, the bikers of the Bribones Bikers Mallorca club hit the road, parading at full throttle from the heart of Palma to the town of Inca. This tradition, active since 2012, is a pre-Christmas gathering where the island’s bikers share laughs on the tarmac and celebrate the festive season in a unique and playful way. The only requirements? Membership in the Bribones club, a motorbike, and, naturally, dressing up as Santa, helmet included! The bikers made a stop in Palma’s Plaza Cort, where they parked their motorbikes and posed for photographs at the gates of the town hall. Organised in coordination with the Dirección General de Territorio y Paisaje of Palma Town Hall, the event unfolded without incident, bringing smiles and admiration from pedestrians and drivers along the route from Palma to Inca. Credit: Facebook/Ajuntament de Palma
Mallorca • Issue No. 2059 • 19 - 25 Dec 2024
Santas on the motorway.
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