Despite the heavy clouds and potential rain that threatened the city of Split on Sunday, the annual Day of Marjan went on as planned. Citizens of all ages gathered together to attend the final event of this year’s celebration of Sudjama.
The program began early, at 9am to be exact, beginning with an educational walk from the first viewpoint by the cafe all the way to Šantinih rock. This was then followed by entertainment and a musical program set on the stage of the outdoor amphitheatre next to the zoo. For brunch, Marjan goers feasted on beans, meat, and homemade pasta, led by senior master chef Zeljko Neven Bremec. Food preparations began in the early morning hours as 500 portions had to be made!
During the celebration there was also a “healthy corner”, where patrons enjoyed blood pressure readings with the help of the Red Cross, and the Split Diabetic Society offered blood sugar readings along with other educational information about health.
For children, there were balloon figures and at the Church of St. Jere were various exhibitions displaying their gratitude for Marjan.
The smells of pasta filled the air, the tops of Marjan were paraded with people, and the cloudy day made for the perfect setting to show our respect for the beloved Marjan.
