The Ajuntament de Palma has unveiled plans for the tenth edition of nit de les ànimes, scheduled for Saturday, 7 November, at Parc de Sa Riera, starting at 16:30. The event will include a variety of activities suitable for all ages, such as children's workshops, storytelling, music and dance, a correfoc (a fire run), and free guided tours of the Municipal Cemetery of Palma.
Lourdes Roca, the second deputy mayor and councillor for Citizen Participation, expressed gratitude for the involvement and efforts of local associations, including Cas Capiscol-Son Busquets-Tramuntana and Santa Pagesa, as well as the Club d’Esplai Xiroi, els Dimonis des Cau des Boc Negre, and the batucada Deixonats, in organising the event.
The informative presentation was attended by representatives from the local associations, the director general of the area, Jaime Rebollo, and the coordinator of the Nord District, Toni Server.
Event schedule
The programme will kick off at 16:30 in the park's amphitheatre with a performance by the xeremiers, traditional musicians. At 17:00, the children's entertainment group Cucorba will present a show, followed by a popular dance with Roada at 18:45. The day will conclude at 20:30 with a correfoc and a fire display.
In the sensory park area, from 16:30 to 19:30, various children's workshops will be held, including lantern-making, sugar rosaries, face painting, badge-making, and puppet shows. Storytelling sessions led by Cristina Franccioli are scheduled for 17:00, 18:00, and 19:00. The event will also feature a stall selling buñuelos (Spanish doughnuts) and a photocall.
Additionally, the Municipal Cemetery of Palma will offer guided tours conducted by Espill Teatre from 16:00 to 19:30. Participation in this activity is free but requires prior registration.
The councillor encouraged all citizens to take part in this celebration, which is designed for people of all ages. The Empresa Municipal de Transports (EMT) Palma will provide a special service for nit de les ànimes, starting at 15:45 from Sindicat and heading to Can Valero, with an average frequency of 20 minutes.
