The Folklore Group «Brisa de Portmany» was presented to the public in January 1990 in the town of Sant Antoni de Portmany, from which it takes its name.

The main motivation of its founders was the desire to promote island knowledge, traditions, and craftsmanship, as well as to preserve the purity of the folklore related to dance, attire, songs, and music.

The group, involved in the conservation and promotion of Ibizan roots and traditions, exhibits during its dances and public events costumes traditionally used in various contexts (festivities, daily wear, etc.) and representative of different eras.

It is noteworthy that both the clothing, footwear, and instruments used, the latter being of great simplicity, are entirely handmade, and that some members of the group are learning or already know the techniques for their manufacture, so some of these elements are self-made. Furthermore, in its effort to revive traditions in typical costumes and to provide all interested parties with the opportunity to acquire a necessary but scarce type of fabric, the group undertook years ago to organize artisanal weaving workshops, using and restoring several old looms for this purpose.

Regarding the dances, it must be said that the ‘ball pagès’, which is the local name for the traditional dances of the Pitiüses (Ibiza and Formentera), constitutes a Cultural Asset of Interest (BIC) included within the category of “intangible assets”. Brisa de Portmany reproduces these dances with the greatest possible fidelity to tradition, as they are subject to protection due to their ancient origin and unique characteristics.

The group regularly participates in many popular celebrations and dances. Its members have represented Ibiza in numerous national and international performances and festivals, obtaining significant awards in various competitions.

In its native island, it is the creator of one of the most deeply rooted and characteristic popular celebrations of traditional island life: a ‘festa’ or ‘xacota pagesa’ (peasant celebration) around a communal well, a type of celebration common in numerous wells and springs of Ibiza. Thus, every second Sunday of October, it is possible to learn about and relive, thanks to Brisa de Portmany, the most diverse cultural and popular traditions and manifestations of rural Ibiza at Pou de Forada: the ‘ball pagès’, instrumental music and characteristic songs of these islands, traditional games and activities already in disuse (sling throwing is one of them), and even gastronomy.