Mallorca village comes alive as hundreds celebrate ancient grape-treading tradition
Bare feet, barrels of grapes and a sea of people dressed in white turned Binissalem into one of Mallorca’s most […]
Binissalem, a village in Mallorca, transformed into a lively celebration on September 20 as locals and visitors gathered to honor an ancient grape-treading tradition. The XXVI Concurs de Trepitjar Raïm, a grape-treading competition, drew teams wearing traditional attire into the town center to crush grapes in large tubs, a method once used during the harvest.
This event, part of the Festa des Vermar, marked 60 years of the harvest festival and the 25th anniversary of the Festa dels Trepitjadors. Participants donned grape-harvester clothing, accompanied by music from Xeremiers de Binissalem and traditional harvest tunes, with Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, adding to the festivities.
The celebration began the day before with a musical procession and the official opening of the Batalla de Raïm, followed by a Trepitjadors lunch, live music, and a street party with DJs until the early hours. The event showcased Binissalem's agricultural heritage, blending traditional customs with modern festivities, and continued throughout September with a variety of cultural activities.
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