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Palma cancels Sant Sebastià celebrations — how does a city respond in mourning?

Why Palma Cancelled the Sant Sebastià Celebrations

Palma suspended Sant Sebastià events in mourning after a serious train accident in Andalusia.

Published: April 22, 2026
Palma cancels Sant Sebastià celebrations — how does a city respond in mourning?

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Why did Palma cancel the Sant Sebastià celebrations?

Palma cancelled the official Sant Sebastià events as a sign of mourning after a serious train accident in Andalusia that left many people dead and injured. The city wanted to show respect through a visible public gesture, including suspended festivities and flags at half-mast. The cancellation also affected concerts, bonfires and other planned celebrations.

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