The patron saint festivities in Santa Gertrudis continue on Sunday, 8 November, with a programme combining children's sport, traditional Ibizan culture, a tribute to older residents, theatre and dance.
The day brings together six activities taking place across the village, beginning with a cycling event for children at 10:00 and concluding with an open dance class at 19:30.
BiciKids Opens Sunday's Programme
The programme begins at 10:00 with BiciKids Fiestas de Santa Gertrudis, a cycling activity designed for younger participants.
The event is organised by the Academia de Ciclismo and Judo Club JL Pollo, with information and registration available through the cycling organisation's website.
Mass and Traditional Dancing in Honour of Older Residents
At 12:00, the parish church will celebrate a solemn Mass dedicated to the older members of the community.
The religious service will be followed by a performance from the Grup de Balls Tradicionals Santa Gertrudis, bringing traditional Ibizan dancing into the celebrations.
Also at 12:00, the municipal football ground will host the presentation of the local football club.
Community Lunch at Restaurante Santa Gertrudis
The programme continues at 14:00 with a lunch for older residents at Restaurante Santa Gertrudis.
The gathering forms part of the festivities' tribute to the older generation and provides an opportunity for members of the community to come together.
Theatre Performance: Judge de Pau
In the afternoon, attention turns to the multipurpose building behind the swimming pools.
At 17:30, the A.V. Es Molí de Sant Antoni will perform the theatrical production Judge de Pau, adding a local theatre performance to the day's programme.
Dream Dance Leads an Open Dance Class
The final activity begins at 19:30, when Dream Dance will offer an open dance class at the same multipurpose venue.
The session brings Sunday's programme to a close, with residents and visitors invited to take part.
Santa Gertrudis Festivities Continue Until 5 December
The activities on 8 November form part of a wider programme of more than 30 events running from 1 November until 5 December.
The main day of the celebrations falls on Monday, 16 November, the feast day of Santa Gertrudis. The traditional programme will include a solemn Mass at 12:00, followed by a procession and a performance of ball pagès by the Grup de Balls Tradicionals Santa Gertrudis.
The wider festivities also feature sporting competitions, concerts, children's activities, food events and traditional celebrations, bringing different generations together in Santa Gertrudis.
Sunday, 8 November: Event Schedule
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10:00: BiciKids Fiestas de Santa Gertrudis
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12:00: Solemn Mass in honour of older residents, followed by traditional dancing
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12:00: Presentation of the football club at the municipal football ground
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14:00: Lunch for older residents at Restaurante Santa Gertrudis
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17:30: Judge de Pau, performed by A.V. Es Molí de Sant Antoni
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19:30: Open dance class with Dream Dance
The theatre performance and dance class will take place at the multipurpose building behind the swimming pools.