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On 5 January, the Three Kings will tour Formentera

In association with the Three Kings Association, the Formentera Office of Culture is pleased to report that Their Royal Majesties have confirmed that this year they will tour the main roads and streets of the island on 5 January. Like last year, the visit will be adapted to public health regulations and carried out in compliance with safety measures.

The Three Wise Men of the East will traverse the island without stopping to ensure compliance with public health protocols. The cavalcade will start at 4.00pm next to La Mola lighthouse and from there Their Majesties will continue down PM 820-2. The first village on the itinerary will be La Mola (Avinguda de la Mola), where the troupe plans to arrive by 4.20pm. At roughly 4.40pm they will pass in front of Es Caló de Sant Agustí en route to Sant Ferran de ses Roques, where revellers will be able to greet the travellers on Carrer Joan Castelló i Guasch at around 5.15 p.m. The route will then pick up along the ring road toward Carrer Universitat. From there they will continue down PM 820-2 to Sant Francesc, where they will enter the village through Carrer Pla del Rei at approximately 5.40pm and then continue along the Es Cap highway to the municipal sports pitches at 6.00pm. They will return to Sant Francesc via Carrer de sa Tanca Vella at around 6.20pm. Finally, they will head towards La Savina, where they plan to arrive at roughly 7.00pm. The cavalcade will enter the town on Avinguda de la Mediterrània before continuing along Passeig de la Marina and Carrer de s'Almadrava.

Children are encouraged to see Their Royal Majesties at the closest point to their home to avoid crowds. The Consell de Formentera has prepared a map with the route for those interested. It is available at agendaformentera.cat.
 
Susana Labrador, Councillor of Culture and Festivals, thanked the Three Kings Association for "all their involvement and efforts to make possible Their Majesties' visit and all the magic they bring".

Finally, she called for islanders to be responsible, "so that, like last year, children can enjoy the magic of the Three Kings as safely as possible".

27 December 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

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Consell de Formentera dedicates 2022 calendar to Catalan language

foto 2021 calendariThe Language Advisory Service of the Consell de Formentera has unveiled its calendar for the year 2022, dedicated to Catalan and all Romance languages.

Themes in years past have ranged from the most common varieties of local figs and the micro-regions known as "vendes" to tools used in country farming and fishing tackle, among others. "This year's calendar treats the characteristics of Catalan as another treasure of our heritage", said Raquel Guasch, Councillor of Language Policy, "one which is perhaps not fully appreciated".

In each of the 12 months the calendar places Catalan alongside the other Romance languages; the process of study and language acquisition is outlined; the first Catalan-language texts are quoted; and insight is offered into the various dialects of Catalan in the territories where the language is spoken. Another important date is the arrival of Catalan in the Pine Islands, in 1235, with the expansion of the Crown of Aragon towards the Mediterranean.

Two thousand calendars have been printed and are available at Consell de Formentera help desks.

23 December 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

Father Christmas pops down from Lapland to offer Formentera kids a show and collect wish lists

foto 2021 Pare noelThe Formentera Office of Culture is pleased to announce that next Tuesday 21 December will bring one of local children's most anticipated events of the year: a visit from Santa Claus. Youngsters at the event will enjoy entertainment from ShowsIbiza.com and, afterwards, a visit from Father Christmas.

Attendees can choose from two sessions, 5.00pm and 7.00pm, at Formentera's Sala de Cultura (Cinema). Interested islanders must book tickets in advance on www.entradesformentera.cat and present an associated QR code at the door. The show is free of charge.

Susana Labrador, Councillor of Culture and Education, encouraged young ones not to miss the event, "which this Christmas is even more special after COVID-19 forced last year's show online".

Health and safety measures in place at the function mean children will not be able to go on stage to sit on Saint Nick's lap, but they will be able to pass along wish lists and letters through a mailbox at the entrance of the hall.


14 December 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

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15th Christmas Window Dressing Contest awards prizes celebrates four island businesses

foto 2021 aparadorisme 2Today the Chamber of Commerce and Consell de Formentera presented the awards of the 15th Christmas Window Dressing Contest that rewards local shops Formentera that encourage and promote a festive spirit during the Christmas season. This year, the Chamber raised the total number of award categories to four, and the panel of judges honoured, from among twelve participating businesses:

Pescaderia Ntra Sra del Carmen, for Best Christmas Ambiance.
Atelier Kentia, for Best Commercial Display.
Pinturas Cabezuelo, for Most Original.
Wecobol, for Most Eco-Creativity.

Ana Juan, President of the Consell and Councillor of Commerce, and Lina Tur, from the Chamber of Commerce, presented winners with their prizes: a commemorative plaque and €150 cash.

President Juan praised the "businesses that took part in an initiative that energises the holiday season," and "the originality, imagination and creativity" of winners. "We will continue to work to hand in hand with trade associations on capacity building and strengthening the identity of hometown businesses", she signalled.
 
The panel of judges included artists Enric Riera and Álvaro Mendoza and staff specialists Santi Mampel and José Manuel Alcaraz.


13 December 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

This Christmas, Ebri Knight will play at Formentera's Nit de Concerts

The Formentera Office of Culture is pleased to report that on Saturday 18 December, islanders can enjoy one of the highlights of the Christmas holidays with a concert from the Catalan group Ebri Knight in the festival tent of Sa Senieta car park in Sant Francesc. The free limited-capacity concert will start at 11.00pm, and reservations are not required.

Ebri Knight have a reputation for energetic live performances, political commitment and punk rocks ideals which come to life in the unusual combination of Mediterranean and Celtic musical traditions. The band have proven their performing chops at an array of venues including Razzmatazz, Madrid's Sala But and L'Aquelarre in Cervera.

Looking ahead to their stint on Formentera, Susana Labrador, Councillor of Culture and Festivals, encouraged islanders to come out for what promises to be a lively performance. Current COVID-19 regulations will be in place at Ebri Knight's concert and at every function on the holiday programme: attendees must wear masks at all times and may dance but not drink. Indeed, there will be no bar service, "but we hope to see a great deal of animation", said Councillor Labrador.

'Street'

Ebri Knight's fifth studio album, Carrer ("street"), was released in early 2021. After the EPLa voz dormida, the band continues to explore sounds and styles with the help of Valencian producer Mark Dasousa. Carrer is undoubtedly the band's most diverse work to date.

"The album is the result of the context in which we live; hence the title. The street is where we develop our lives, our relationships and our daily struggles; where we want to recover after months of lockdowns and social constraints", say representatives for the band.

Carrer cements the work started with the previous album and is the result of a year of production and painstaking work on the songs, eleven tracks that represent the ultimate distillation of Ebri Knight's trademark brand of folk.


13 December 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

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