XXV Gathering of Giants and VII Gathering of Bagpipers

On 11 October, Llucmajor puts two expressions of Mallorcan festive culture in the spotlight: giant figures and the music of the xeremies, the island’s traditional bagpipes. Part of the third fair, this is the 25th gathering of giants and the seventh gathering of bagpipers. Known as gegants, these towering figures are a familiar feature of celebrations across Catalan-speaking regions. The distinctive sound of the xeremies, meanwhile, has a place in Mallorca’s traditional music. If you’re curious about the island’s living traditions, this fiesta in Llucmajor offers an opportunity to discover both in the context of local celebrations, rather than behind museum glass.