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Night return routes through the cemetery Palma

Every city has its cemetery. Some, even, They have more than one. Nevertheless, They are forgotten places; hidden behind the cypresses; We pretend they do not exist.

but there. And not only that: They have an essential artistic and emotional potential. Which must take note. This is the thesis of writer Carlos Garrido, that for four years it organized night routes through the cemetery of Palma, with great public success.

The next Friday and Saturday reconvenes viewers. The itineraries will be made in two sessions: one at 21 horas (in Catalan) and another at 23 horas (in Spanish).

This is a show with several stops. An actress leads the audience among the graves, pointing a torch the most significant details. While, Carlos Garrido makes explanations on each of the sights. Sometimes, an actor does dramatized readings. And a musician plays a melody with guitar.

The lighting, with candles, It makes you stand out from the dark to the most beautiful sculptures and different characters who are entering the scene. During the itinerary, sculptures are visited renowned authors (Juan Grauches, Miquel y Arcas Tomàs Vila) and historical events are reviewed as the shooting of Republican prisoners. Además, the cemetery becomes a unique space to reflect on the passing of generations, life and death.

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