Mallorca has held a recognition ceremony honouring eight individuals connected to the hunting sector and rural life, as part of the III Hunting and Rural World Fair, which is taking place this weekend at the Son Pardo Hippodrome in Palma. The event highlighted the commitment, experience and dedication of people who represent both the new generation and the long-standing tradition of hunting activities on the island.
The ceremony was led by the second vice-president and councillor for Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, Pedro Bestard, who presented the awards to the honourees. The event was also attended by the island director of Hunting, Sebastià Perelló, and the president of the Mallorca Institute for Equestrian Sports (IEHM), Gaspar Oliver. In addition, the fair’s patron, former Mallorcan footballer Francisco Soler Atencia, popularly known as “Chichi” Soler, was present at the ceremony.
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Mallorca honours eight individuals for their contribution to the hunting sector and rural life
During the event, the importance of hunting traditions within Mallorcan society was highlighted, emphasising their historical roots and their connection to rural culture and land stewardship. The recognition aimed to acknowledge both young participants who are becoming involved in rural traditions and individuals with extensive experience in hunting and countryside activities.
Among those honoured was Jaume Coll Mayol, a young rural enthusiast known for sharing content about countryside life through the digital platform Es petit racó d’en Jaumet. Jose Balboa Pujol, a young falconer and member of the Tramuntana Falconry Club, also received recognition for his dedication to this traditional practice.
Other award recipients included Bárbara Morro Nadal, a hunter involved in several modalities, including goat hunting with dogs and snares, and Toni Sagrera Campos, a young hunter specialising in partridge hunting with decoys, who is also the youngest member of the association dedicated to this practice.
The ceremony also honoured individuals with long-standing involvement in the hunting community. Margalida Vidal Vadell, president of the Greyhound Hunters Society, was recognised for her role in promoting and supporting this hunting tradition. Jaume Ramis Cladera, a veteran hunter and sports shooter with a long association with the Balearic Hunting Federation, also received an award.
The list of honourees was completed by Sebastià Carrió Marimon, a veteran hunter specialising in the Ibizan hound hunting tradition, and Miquel Cifre Llompart, “Paparrí”, a 91-year-old hunter known for practising the traditional filats a coll hunting method and featured on the official poster of the fair.
The evening programme also included the award ceremony for the photography competition dedicated to hunting and rural life, recognising images that reflect countryside traditions and hunting culture. The event continued with a musical performance by Mallorcan singer-songwriter Tomeu Penya, who offered an intimate concert attended by a large audience at the Son Pardo venue.
The day concluded with a correfoc, a traditional fire-run celebration typical of Mallorcan popular culture, bringing the event to a festive close and highlighting the strong connection between rural traditions, cultural heritage and community life on the island.