“Ever wonder about the story behind a dance?” That’s what La Colcada de Pere d’Alcàntara Penya is. It’s more than just a sculpture. La Colcada captures a vibrant piece of Palma’s cultural heart.
In 1968, Palma’s Ajuntament commissioned Remígia Caubet to create this artwork. This commission was made as a tribute to the writer Pere d’Alcàntara Penya.
La Colcada gets its name from one of Penya’s poems. The poem tells a story. A grandmother dressed in traditional peasant clothes explains old Conquest of Mallorca celebrations to her grandchildren. Her goal is simple. She wants to keep the tradition alive.
Each year, during the Festa de l’Estandard, the poem comes alive again. It is recited to keep the spirit of the tradition alive. This civic-religious festival commemorates King Jaume I’s conquest of the city on December 31, 1229. It’s a big deal here.
Imagine the scene depicted in La Colcada. Traditional boleros are danced. The dancers celebrate the Festa de l’Estandard. This event marks a pivotal moment in Palma’s history.
La Colcada is a memorial. It celebrates history, culture, and tradition all at once. The sculpture captures the essence of the poem. It embodies the spirit of the festival. It ensures that the story of the Conquest lives on through generations. The boleros dance on.