"Anam de Matances" – Conference on Traditional Ibizan Pig Slaughter Heritage

Step into the rich world of Ibizan rural heritage at "Anam de Matances", a captivating free conference led by cultural historian Marià Torres at Sa Nostra Sala in the heart of Ibiza city on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 20:00. The matances — the traditional pig slaughter day — was one of the most important collective rituals of rural Ibizan society, bringing together families and neighbours in an act of shared labour, community bonds, and culinary craft that defined the island's identity for centuries. In this evening talk, Torres illuminates the social, cultural and gastronomic dimensions of the matances tradition, exploring how practices like making sobrasada, butifarra and other charcuterie products became both an art form and a cornerstone of Eivissa's living heritage. Part of the XXV Jornades de Cultura Popular 2026 in Ibiza, this is a unique opportunity this March to engage with the island's deepest cultural roots in an intimate, scholarly yet accessible setting. Free admission — a must for anyone curious about the authentic cultural life of the Balearic Islands.