The Mallorcan tradition of Nit de les Ànimes and the feast of Tots Sants arrive in Palma with a hands-on activity tailored for children and families. 🥁✨

The event is held in collaboration with Fundació Mallorca Literària as part of the cultural activities across municipal libraries.

🥁 A Mallorca, Nit de les Ànimes. Encén el llum i fora por!

📅 28 October 2026

🕐 17:45

📍 Biblioteca de Son Ximelis, Palma

🎟️ Free activity, prior registration required

📖 Discovering traditions and crafting a lantern

Throughout this workshop, attendees will explore the rituals, folk customs, and most emblematic figures surrounding Mallorca's Nit de les Ànimes and Tots Sants celebrations.

During the session, participants will build their own lantern ("fanalet") to brighten up the evening and keep traditional childhood fears well away.

🥁 Fundació Mallorca Literària and Biblioteca de Son Ximelis

Fundació Mallorca Literària teams up for this gathering to bring the island's intangible heritage and traditional folk imaginary closer to younger generations through creative learning.

The workshop will take place at Biblioteca de Son Ximelis, located at Carrer del Cap Enderrocat, 14, in Palma.

ℹ️ Good to know: For children aged 6 to 12 years old, accompanied by an adult. Prior registration is required by calling 971 225 900 (ext. 3635) or emailing bibsonximelis@palma.es.

✨ A creative celebration to keep local island lore alive and illuminate the Nit de les Ànimes.