The festival of the Patron of Pollensa is one of the largest festivals in Mallorca. Celebrated every year at the beginning of August, the Patrona lasts for several days culminating in a “mock” battle remembering the day of May 30th in 1550, when the Christians, led by Joan Mas, won a key victory over the Moores led by the Pirate Dragut Rais.
The festival actually lasts for just over a week, with the town having already chosen sides the month before, and buildings throughout the town being decorated with the insignia of the Moores and Christians. The Patrona overlaps with the Pollensa Music Week which makes late July to Early September a particularly interesting and fun time to be in Pollensa Old Town.
Please see here for the full article : Festival of the Patrona de Pollensa, Mallorca 2009
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