Vacarisses Giants Group Brings Popular Culture to Mallorca

Twenty members of the entity participated in a gathering in Llucmajor, being the only group invited from outside the Balearic Islands.

Generic image of traditional Catalan giant figures in a festive procession under the Mediterranean sun.
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Generic image of traditional Catalan giant figures in a festive procession under the Mediterranean sun.

The Vacarisses giants group traveled to Mallorca in early September to participate in a gathering of 17 giants groups in Llucmajor, being the only entity invited from outside the Balearic Islands.

Twenty people from the Vacarisses giants group participated in a gathering in Llucmajor, Mallorca, in early September. The group was the only one invited from outside the Balearic Islands, an opportunity to promote Catalan popular culture and showcase the municipality.
The delegation, consisting of twenty people, arrived in Mallorca on Friday by ferry and stayed at a school in Llucmajor. During their three-day stay, they participated in various activities organized as part of the municipality's fairs, culminating in the giants' gathering on Sunday morning. The figures of Virrei Amat, his wife, and the Vaca Xula participated, with the latter attracting particular interest. The Grallers de Vacarisses provided music for the dances.
The Vacarisses giants group highlights the kindness and hospitality they received throughout their stay. The entity publicly thanks the Llucmajor group for their welcome and the shared days. The Vacarisses City Council also expresses its gratitude for the invitation and for the opportunity to showcase the municipality in the Balearic Islands.
Popular culture remains alive thanks to the involvement of its participants. The Vacarisses giants group encourages participation in their activities. More information can be requested at gegants.de.vacarisses@gmail.com.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Vacarisses (16/10/2026)