The San Antonio festival in Manacor begins with mourning, silence, and suspended events due to the death of a young man.

PalmManacor has not cancelled the Sant Antoni festivities, but has adapted its protocol as a sign of respect and mourning for the death of a young man from the municipalityThe decision was noticeable from the very beginning and marked a subdued celebration, filled with emotion and shared silence.

The festivities have already begun, marked by silence and changes. The usual institutional reception held by the City Council at the Sant Antoni Patronage, along with the devils and the musicians in the Hall, has been cancelled. This year there were no official greetings or speeches inside the City Hall. The group left directly from Cal Baciner and headed towards the Town Hall Square.

In front of the Town Hall, the musicians performed two pieces with the demons standing still, at street level. They did not dance. The gesture was clear and solemn: a moment of respect, remembrance, and collective mourning. The procession did not go up to the Town Hall building, and no official reception was held. After this restrained interlude, the demons and Saint Anthony danced in front of the Town Hall and resumed their procession through the streets and squares of the town, with unusual solemnity.

Mourning will also mark the procession. Given the young man's connection to the Manacor Municipal Band, of which he was a member and where he played the tenor saxophone, the float departing from the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. will travel in silence, accompanied only by the roll of drums, to the Church of Els Dolors.

Shortly afterward, at 7:30 p.m., before the performance of the play Oh Quaquín, you've come looking thin! In the Auditori, a minute of silence will be observed. The audience, standing, will share a moment of reflection that will highlight the impact of the loss on the community.

On behalf of the entire City Council, the Mayor of Manacor has conveyed his deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the young man, as well as to the entire community of the Manacor Music Band, deeply saddened by his death. The City Council has asked for the public's understanding regarding the changes made to the festival protocol, which, it emphasized, were adopted with responsibility, respect, and sensitivity during this time of mourning.