Matanza

Ibizology

The matanza, or slaughter of the pig, is an ancient rural tradition in Ibiza which would bring together the local people each winter. Killing the pig and preparing the meat was a labour-intensive process which took a day or more and was followed by a night of celebration and feasting. A new exhibition by the publisher and historian Martin Davies brings the matanza to life through the photographs of the German Gustav von Estorff, who came to Ibiza in 1933. I recorded this interview at the exhibition which is on at Ses Arcades restaurant just outside San Juan until the 31st of July. Joining me are local man Jordi Planells who has witnessed matanzas and Martin Davies. To order "Ibiza: A Hundred Years of Light and Shade" visit https://www.liveibiza.com/ibiza_literature/hundred_years.htm or e-mail [e-mail]