What is
The main carriage of the Blessed's parade: rolling throne for the Blessed, the girl who represents Saint Catherine Thomàs, with her court of little angels.
How is
- Decorated carriage from the 19th century. XIX (Palma, according to informative sources; to verify date and author).
- Scenography with the Beateta on top.
How is fa
- Restorations and annual decoration: check who maintains it (Ajuntament / Canònica de Santa Magdalena).
Com s'usa
- The car parade closes Festes de la Beata .
Vocabulary
- carro triomfal: chariot of honor.
- Beateta: girl who represents the saint.
- cort d'àngels: children dressed as angels.
History
- 1792: beatification and first celebrations.
- 1903: carriage parade in Palma (disclosure source).
On veure'n
- Palma, third Saturday of October.
Why is it design
- Mobile stage for a single character.
For the project
- Document the car (measurements, iconography) for the atlas of ephemeral objects.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carro triomfal de la Beata (triumphal float)?
The main carriage of the Blessed's parade: rolling throne for the Blessed, the girl who represents Saint Catherine Thomàs, with her court of little angels.
What are the traditional words for Carro triomfal de la Beata (triumphal float)?
Some words: Beateta, carro triomfal, cort d'àngels.
Sources
- illesbalears.travel/en/mallorca/discover-the-unique-fiestas-de-la-beata
- majorcadailybulletin.com/enjoying-mallorca/whatson/ballet/the-blessed-young-girl
Working text from the Disseny Indígena knowledge base, machine-translated from Spanish.