On 7th of May the Day of Saint Domnius (Sv.
Duje), Split’s protector, is celebrated. The festival called Sudamja starts few
days before the main celebration which bringis together around 10 thousand
pilgrims, believers and other friends of Split. Sudamja will be as usually rich
and full of content – from the religious and sports events to the KUD
a-capellas performances, exhibitions, free movie projections and theatre shows.
On St. Domnius Day the main celebration starts with the procession from St.
Domnius cathedral through Riva and the mass on the main square. In the afternoon the well-known Tombula is
organized, a famous, popular game that offers players the chance of winning
money. During the whole day many
concerts of brass bands and klapas take place on Riva, together with selling of traditional souvenirs, wooden
butterflies and similar toys for children to wooden utensils for older people.
Traditional rowing regatta between Croatian and international universities
takes place on St. Domnius day. Sudamja ends on May 15, the Marjan Day, with
the appropriate program.
