Sant Antoni in Ciutadella

The most important event is the traditional processions of the "Tres Tocs".

The Festival for Sant Antoni in Ciutadella will take place from January 12th to 21st. The most important events will take place on Tuesday, January 17 –Sant Antoni's day and also "Diada del Poble de Menorca".

The activities will start at 11 a.m. with the celebration of the Mass at the Cathedral, followed by the traditional procession of "Els Tres Tocs", a very ancient celebration that commemorates the Menorcan conquer by King Anfós, in 1287. The procession is headed by three representatives of the City Council, the Bishop and the clergy, starting at the Cathedral and going via the Roser until the ancient Portal d'Artrutx.

The celebrations of the Sant Antoni's day also includes a market in the Plaça de Sant Antoni selling oranges, dates and "garballons" with music by the Agrupació Musical.

More information: Ayuntamiento de Ciutadella de Menorca

Date of publication: 11/01/2006

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