Controversy in Biniaraix over the celebration of a private party that occupied the square during the Patron Saint's festival
Numerous neighbors expressed their rejection of the action and the responsible establishment admitted that it was "a serious mistake" to choose that moment
PalmaA private party organized by a bar in Biniaraix gathered numerous people in the village square during the Patron Saint's festival, coinciding with the start of the festivities of the Mare de Déu d'Agost. The activity coincided with the inaugural speech, by Jaume Albertí, and caused the square to be practically full of people and tables when the neighbors and municipal representatives came out of mass at the town's church.
The event also included an activity that the organizers named ‘The Lasagna Procession’, scheduled for 8 p.m., coinciding with the planned time for the official start of the festivities. The events generated complaints from numerous residents and also from MÉS per Sóller, which has denounced what it considers a lack of respect towards the residents and has called on the Town Council to set “limits” in the face of such situations.
The party has “radically” rejected the spectacle that took place this Tuesday evening in the Biniaraix square, especially because it occurred during the full celebration of the village's festivities.
MÉS per Sóller considers that what happened represents “an absolute lack of respect” towards the residents of Biniaraix and has questioned that newcomers can organize activities without taking into account the uses, traditions, and notable moments of the village.
“We are not a colony where they can do what they want, when they want, and where they want,” stated the party, which has called on the Sóller Town Council to take measures and establish limits.
Neighbors' complaints
The episode also generated numerous complaints among the residents of Biniaraix, who expressed their displeasure at the celebration of the activity in the middle of the festivities and at the way it unfolded.
The protests occurred in a particularly delicate context, as the patron saint festivities concentrate a large part of the hamlet's social activity and have a strong community component.
The bar admits the error
The winery responsible for the activity has subsequently regretted what happened and has assured that it never intended to interfere with the official acts of the festivities nor to prevent the neighbours and authorities from enjoying a special night.
In a statement published on its Instagram profile, the company has acknowledged that it made "a serious mistake" in choosing the moment and assessing the situation. It has also assured that it now understands how its actions could have been perceived by residents.
The bar has "deeply" regretted the unease, frustration, and disappointment that, as it acknowledges, the activity caused, and has pointed out that, despite everything, they had "no intention" of disrespecting Biniaraix, its neighbors, or its traditions. The company has taken responsibility for what it considers a mistake and has apologized to those who felt hurt or offended by what happened.