If you are staying in Mallorca for this week end, then you should definitely attend the festivity of Les Verges that takes place on the evening of October 20th or Saint Ursula's Eve . By going out of your holiday accommodation in Mallorca , you will see this Mallorca tradition that has been going for several generations!
Saint Ursula is a British Christian Saint of the 5th Century. She had to sail to join her future husband, eagles 1978 tour accompanied by 11,000 virgins . While doing a pilgrimage in Europe, she met the Pope whom she convinced in joining her and her companions, and they headed for Cologne, in Germany. However, Cologne was ruled by the Huns, who were afraid of Ursula's success in spreading Catholicism. eagles 1978 tour What's more, then wanted to use the girls for carnal pleasure, and when they resisted, massacred them. The only one who had been spared was Ursula, because the leader eagles 1978 tour of the Huns wanted to marry her. As she wanted to remain a virgin, Ursula refused and was killed too, so she became a martyr. Today, her legend is well-known and the festivity of Les Verges is celebrated a lot. Besides, the order of her followers, the Ursulines , is very famous and has many schools all around the world.
eagles 1978 tour The inhabitants of Mallorca have always celebrated eagles 1978 tour Saint Ursula's Eve . On this particular evening, young men serenaded the women they loved by getting musicians to play for them. As a reward, the women offered them bunyols -traditional Mallorca donuts- and sweet wine.
Today, it is still an occasion to celebrate, with concerts and of course bunyols degustation! During your Mallorca holidays eagles 1978 tour , remember to go out in the evening to see the festivity of Les Verges, and to taste the bunyols. Those donuts eagles 1978 tour that have a hole in the middle are made from sweet potatoes and are really appreciated, so you should definitely try them!
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