Balearic Islands in England
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For many years the Balearic Islands have been a popular tourist destination throughout the rest of Europe. Many of those traveling had found getaways from the drab winter weather on beautiful beaches and in the many night clubs and restaurants. However in the last year, the tourism industry has suffered, and many are not able to afford weekend getaways, much less island vacations. Businesses on the islands have suffered, the best hotels Majorca, Ibiza, Mallorca, Formentera and Minorca have to offer are not filling up as they have in pasts summer seasons. In the past, many travelers were from Germany and Great Britain. And what happened a few weeks ago brightened their lives, and was perhaps a pretty savvy marketing and advertising campaign on the part of the tourism industry. The Balearics came to Britain. In the first week of May, 2009 the city of Manchester held a festival. This event celebrated all that is beautiful about these islands off the coast of Spain.
The event was located in Albert Square. There was traditional music being played on the streets, by bands from the Balearics such as Paco Fernandez, (http://www.pacofernandez.com/) Wonderbrass, and S’Estol del Rei. A parade of more than one hundred participants, marched through the square in the authentic make-up and costumes of the Islands. There were tall devils and magicians, circus and dance performers. The festival was free to the public and included booths set up where artisans and artists from Mallorca and Ibiza showed their wares. And of course food. The traditional healthy dishes of fresh vegetables and seafood that are so well known on the Islands, and quite a far cry from kidney pie and pasties. And the traditional Menorca horses and riders put on a show that is usually only witnessed in their homeland. For those in England this was quite a treat, and will perhaps hold them until the economy makes a turn, and everyone can start traveling and living life to fullest once again.
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