they hit wood pieces located in the hands, knees and abdomen. Els Moretons go out in May, by the Sant Domingo celebrations. Cossiers There are documents about this ritual dance from 18th century. The cossiers are a group of men who dance around a woman known as "The Lady". They wear hats and coloured clothes. Nowadays, they open the Fires i Festes de Primavera. Vimer This has been a legend for more than 100 years. The vimer (Salix viminalis) is a willow located in S'Hort des Correu, a country house in the outskirts of the town of Manacor. The legend says that the tree can heal children with hernia. For this, they are passed through the branches of the tree, when the sun rises on the Saint John's Day, the 24th of June. Industry An industry for which Manacor is famous, and indeed Mallorca in general, is olive wood. There are factories in Manacor that allow visits. Manacor is also known for its artificial pearl factories. Gastronomy Typical products are Suspiros de Manacor, also known as Sospiros, sweet dry cookies often eaten with coffee or tea, and the Pastís de Pobre (Poorman Cake). Sports In addition to the main sports - football, basketball and volleyball - Manacor has horse racing fans and there are chariot races at the hippodrome. Manacor is also the birthplace and home town of former Spanish football international player Albert Riera and tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Natives of Manacor Antoni Maria Alcover Toni Nadal Miguel Ángel Nadal Joan Binimelis Elena Gómez Sergi Guardiola Luis Ladaria Rafael Nadal Maria Antònia Oliver Cabrer Arnau Riera Albert Riera References External links The official website of Manacor Maps of Manacor Manacor tourist guide Populated places in Mallorca