Centenary of the song of La Balanguera This 2026 commemorates two especially significant anniversaries: the centenary of Joan Alcover's death and the centenary of the musical premiere of La Balanguera. Joan Alcover's poem, converted into a song thanks to the music of Amadeu Vives, is part of the sentimental and collective heritage of the Mallorcan people. In the country of the past, its verses are more than just a literary work: they are a metaphor for the country of time, of shared memory and of the continuity of a people who share their future from the end of history. La Balanguera has evolved from being a poem found in literary circles to becoming a collective song. It will be officially recognized as the anthem of Mallorca by the Consell de Mallorca in 1996. The Balearic Cultural Work calls for a mass singing of La Balanguera throughout Mallorca to commemorate the centenary of the musical premiere, which will be performed for the first time on May 29, 1926 at the Palau de la Música in Barcelona. The OCB claims that this anniversary transcends the institutional sphere and is a truly popular, participatory and territorial celebration. The entity is dedicated to all the people of Mallorca, including choirs, music bands and musical formations, so that they adhere to and contribute to expanding the places of the entire island. Programming Friday, May 29, 2026 Sung simultaneously throughout Mallorca At the ninth hour, all Mallorca will sing the anthem of Mallorca in one voice Dades Lloc: Multiple locations in Mallorca Date: May 29, 2026 Organization: Balearic Cultural Work Access: Open to choirs, music bands, musical formations and citizens in general