Soap-Covered Pine in Pollenca: 17-Year-Old Climbs to Victory
Pollenca’s Soap-Covered Pine Climb at Sant Antoni
Learn what the slippery pine-climbing contest in Pollenca’s Sant Antoni festival is and why it draws such a crowd.
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What is the soap-covered pine climb in Pollenca during Sant Antoni?
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When does the Sant Antoni festival in Pollenca usually take place?
Sant Antoni in Pollenca is a winter festival celebrated in the evening.
What should you wear if you go to the pine-climbing event in Pollenca?
Wear comfortable shoes and bring warm layers for the evening.
Is the soap-covered tree climb in Pollenca safe to watch from the crowd?
Yes, but it is better to watch from a little distance because the crowd gets very close.
Why do people in Pollenca rub the pine trunk with soap?
Soap makes the trunk slippery and turns the climb into a difficult tradition.
What is Plaça Major in Pollenca like during Sant Antoni?
Plaça Major becomes the main gathering point for the festival and the pine-climbing contest.
Who won the pine-climbing contest in Pollenca this year?
Seventeen-year-old Joan Rebassa won the Pollenca pine-climbing contest.
What makes the Sant Antoni festival in Pollenca feel so local?
It feels local because families, neighbors and young people all take part in a shared tradition.
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