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<\/p>\nThe most eagerly awaited festival of the year in Palma is here: Canamunt i Canavall 2024. This iconic water gun showdown, which has its roots in a historical conflict between two factions in the city, has become a celebration that unites tradition, fun and community. The neighbourhoods of Canamunt and Canavall have been at odds since the 17th century, when a stream divided the town into two rival territories. Although the riera no longer exists, the rivalry continues, but now in the form of a festive and colourful water showdown.<\/p>\n
Traditionally, the members of Canamunt wear red, while those of Canavall choose yellow. Although participants can be guided by their residence, nowadays it is not compulsory for the neighbours of a side to live in their historical territory. Even in the past, there were infiltrators who lived in enemy territory.<\/p>\n
On Sunday 1 September, the highlight of the programme organised by Orgull Llonguet comes with the Canamunt i Canavall 2024 water gun battle. The official T-shirts, with which this association self-manages the festival, can be purchased – cash only – on 26, 27 and 28 August in the Pla\u00e7a Santa Eulalia from 18:00 to 20:30. Also at the Melicot\u00f3 shop during working hours. As well as helping to finance the water gun battle and the rest of the festive activities, wearers of the official T-shirt will enjoy fast queue and reduced prices at the bar set up in the Parc de la Mar on the day of the event.<\/p>\n
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At 16:00, the Canamunt troops assemble in Pla\u00e7a Sant Jeroni, while the Canavall troops assemble in Pla\u00e7a Drassanes. From there, both sides march in parades, accompanied by batucadas and brass bands, to the Parc de la Mar, the battlefield.<\/p>\n
Judge Berga, faithful to tradition, will try to stop the conflict and send all the bandits home, although so far he has never succeeded. Once the battle begins, anything goes: strategically placed pools allow the participants to recharge their water guns and continue the fight. The battle culminates when Judge Berga is symbolically \u2018defeated\u2019, putting an end to the conflict until next year.<\/p>\n
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