The nine fires of Sant Joan arrive

Sant Joan celebrates its festivities with capoeira, sport and dance music

The rest of the island, on the night of Sant Joan, bonfires are lit. When this magical night arrives, in Sant Joan nine fires are lit behind the church. The majority observe the panorama, that is completed with the share out of local wine and doughnuts. But the bravest start to jump the fires until they go out. Amidst much laughter and some cry of fear. This charming festivity attracts many people from all over the island.

As in previous years, the most important days of the fiestas of this municipality, that starts next Friday, will end with a dance. But the programme also includes musical performances by Aires Formenterencs, Pota Lait, del Trio MoonShadow, an exhibition of Brazilian capoeira (half dance, half martial art) and to end, on June 30, a pensioners' party and mountain bike ride.

Complete programme of the Sant Joan festivities on the Catalan version of the news. .

Pere Marí
coordinador@eivissaweb.com

Date of publication: 15/06/2002

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