17th January

The traditional "Blessing of the Animals" takes place on the Sunday before the 17th January, in Soller's main square. Pets of all kinds parade with their owners in front of the Church, where they get blessed with holy water. This is followed by a spectacular horse racing competition through the town centre. On the eve of the 17th, bonfires are lit in the main square, where people cook their local sausages ("butifarrons" and "sobrasada"), while hearing the traditional music of the "xirimiers" (bagpipes and a local type of drum).

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