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Rafal Nou stays in the dark: pot-and-pan protest instead of Christmas lighting

Why Palma’s Christmas Lights Focus on the Centre

Palma says more Christmas lights have been installed overall, but residents feel the centre still gets priority over neighbourhoods.

Published: April 23, 2026
Rafal Nou stays in the dark: pot-and-pan protest instead of Christmas lighting

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Why does Palma decorate the centre more than residential neighbourhoods?

The city council says overall Christmas lighting has increased, but residents argue that the brightest displays still go to representative and visitor-friendly places. The reasons mentioned in the neighbourhood include budget choices, technical limits, and practical concerns such as vandalism or theft.

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