The Government of the Balearic Islands has marked the Day of the Balearic Islands with the official ceremony for the presentation of the Gold Medal of the Autonomous Community and the Ramon Llull Awards 2026, held on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the Statute of Autonomy. The institutional event took place at La Llotja in Palma and was presided over by the President of the Government, Margalida Prohens.
The ceremony honoured individuals and organisations whose careers and achievements reflect excellence, commitment and a strong contribution to the social, cultural and economic development of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. In her address, the President highlighted a shared identity shaped by more than four decades of self-government, grounded in resilience, dedication and social cohesion.
Margalida Prohens emphasised the importance of culture, language, traditions and natural heritage as key pillars for the future of the Balearic Islands. She also addressed the main challenges facing the region, including population growth, access to housing, sustainability and the need for a fair autonomous financing system that recognises the specific realities of island territories.
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Balearic Government Marks the Day of the Balearic Islands with the 2026 Ramon Llull Awards
The Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2026 was awarded to singer-songwriter Jaume Anglada, in recognition of his artistic career and personal commitment, as well as his ability to convey, through his music, the spirit and identity of the Balearic Islands, strengthening a sense of belonging and collective pride.
The Ramon Llull Awards recognised outstanding individuals and organisations across fields such as culture, business, research, sport, social action, heritage and solidarity, acknowledging their role in promoting progress and projecting the reputation of the Balearic Islands beyond the archipelago.
The institutional ceremony featured a musical performance by Menorcan pianist Marco Mezquida, including a joint piece with the Blauets de Lluc, a living symbol of the islands’ choral and musical tradition. The evening was further enhanced by performances from Carolina Cerezuela and the band Pel de Gall, reinforcing a shared sense of pride under the motto “Four Islands, One Way of Being”.