Pomada Queimada is one of the most anticipated events in Menorca. The resort town on the Costa del Sol has seen many great events over the years, and this year promises even more. First held in 7th century BC, the Celts' settlement of Pomada was the first known European settlement in the Iberian peninsula. Many artifacts have been discovered from this era including weapons and pottery, making it an important site in terms of cultural heritage. The entire town is a reconstruction of an ancient city, complete with ancient walls, tombs and even a church.
This year's edition of the event is being organized by the region's tourism board. The main attraction for the event will be a spectacular display of local art and culture, which are sure to draw local and foreign visitors. There will also be plenty of traditional activities to enjoy as well such as traditional dancing, music, rituals and food. The highlight of the event for many visitors however will be the burning of a huge ceremonial oars in the waters of the bay. Every year several hundred people to get together to watch and engage in this particular sport. The tradition started out as a way for villagers to collect wood from the nearby pine trees but nowadays it has taken on a much larger meaning as a major celebration.
The Pomada de Queimada festivities run for five days starting on Saturday and ending on Sunday evening. This is a big occasion not only for the local community but also for the people of Menorca and the rest of the world. Since this is traditionally an agricultural festival, the activities taking place are meant to help farmers grow their crops. This means that there will be plenty of horticulture workshops and fairs where people can show off their talents and learn how to get the maximum yield from their land.
It is not just the farmers who will benefit from these agricultural fairs though. Tourists from all over the world who come to see the sights will also be greatly impressed by the unique traditions of the people of Pomada queimadura. The locals go all out when it comes to celebrating this special event, decorating the town and local areas with lots of flowers. They even organize a large family reunion a couple of days before the big fair. This means that families can take advantage of this opportunity to gather together and celebrate the success of the planting season.
Aside from the large gathering of people, another important reason why tourists love to visit Pomada is because of the music and dancing. The organizers of the event make it a point to stage a huge musical and dance extravaganza. There are also plenty of shows going on which involve local talents as well as those of specialists all over the island. Pomada's flamenco dancers have also made sure that their show is something no visitor ever forget. Many of them go on to become famous all over the world, while some become regional stars.
This year's Pomada Queimada Extra is set to be even bigger than the last one. Last year saw over ten thousand visitors come to the little town, and this year the number is already above fifteen thousand. That is a very good start, and everyone who goes will undoubtedly guarantee that this will be the best fair in the entire world.
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