{"id":148781,"date":"2025-09-02T16:53:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mallorcaglobalmag.es\/canamunt-i-canavall-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-09-10T17:26:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:26:28","slug":"canamunt-i-canavall-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mallorcaglobalmag.es\/en\/canamunt-i-canavall-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Canamunt i Canavall 2025: the tenth edition of Palma\u2019s great water gun battle arrives"},"content":{"rendered":"

The most anticipated party of the year in Palma is here: Canamunt i Canavall 2025<\/strong>. Organised by Orgull Llonguet<\/strong>, this iconic water gun battle<\/strong>, which has its roots in a historic conflict between two city factions, has become a celebration that unites tradition, fun, and community<\/strong>. The neighbourhoods of Canamunt and Canavall have been at odds since the 17th century, when a stream divided the city into two rival territories. Although the stream no longer exists, the rivalry continues, but now in the form of a festive and colourful water fight.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, members of Canamunt<\/strong> dress in red<\/strong>, while those of Canavall<\/strong> choose yellow<\/strong>. Although participants can be guided by their place of residence, nowadays it is not mandatory for neighbours of one side to live in their historical territory. Even in the past, there were infiltrators who lived in enemy territory.<\/p>\n

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Canavall parade in a previous edition. Photos: www.canamuntcanavall.com.<\/p><\/div>\n

On Sunday 7 September<\/strong>, the highlight of the programme arrives with the Canamunt i Canavall 2025 water gun battle, which this year celebrates its tenth edition<\/strong>. At 16:00<\/strong>, Canamunt troops gather at Pla\u00e7a Sant Jeroni, while Canavall troops meet at Pla\u00e7a Drassanes. From there, both sides march in parades, accompanied by batucadas and brass bands, towards the Parc de la Mar<\/strong>, where the battle will begin at 17:00<\/strong>. Judge Berga, faithful to tradition, will attempt to stop the conflict and send all the bandits home, although he has never succeeded so far. Once the battle begins, anything goes: strategically placed pools allow participants to reload their water guns and continue the fight. The battle ends when Judge Berga is symbolically “defeated”, bringing the conflict to a close.<\/p>\n

Official T-shirts<\/h2>\n

The official T-shirts<\/strong>, through which Orgull Llonguet self-manages the event, can be purchased for \u20ac10<\/strong> \u2013 cash only \u2013 on 2, 3, and 4 September<\/strong> at Pla\u00e7a Espanya<\/strong> from 18:00 to 21:00<\/strong>. They are also available at the Melicot\u00f3 shop<\/strong> (c\/ Blanquerna, 32) throughout the week during business hours (10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00). In addition to helping fund the water gun battle and the rest of the festive activities, those wearing the official T-shirt will enjoy special prices at the bar set up in Parc de la Mar on the day of the event.<\/p>\n

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Canamunt i Canavall 2025 Programme<\/h2>\n

5 September<\/h3>\n