This year’s Sudamja (Sv. Duje) celebration for the patron saint of Split will entertain all citizens of the city.
Because we only really get to celebrate our patron saint once a year, we thought we would be your constant reminder to get you out there to enjoy as many of Sv. Duje events as you can this weekend!
Here’s a look at the top events this weekend in Split.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
9:00 at Spinut: Opening of the International Rowing Regatta Sv. Duje
10:00 at Dardin (Strossmayer): 42nd Festival of Flowers will host a special program for children
10:00 at Gripe: International judo contest Sv. Duje 2017
11:00 on the Riva: The Tourist Board of Split has organized the Children’s Choir “Srdelice” for the program “Cili is Split St. Duje cvit”
11:00 at the City Puppet Theater: The play ”Prvi dan maloga Pipa”
12:00 in front of the city administration building: The Croatian Association of Trade unions will mark the 26th anniversary of protests for Banovina
18:00 in the crypt of the church Sv. Duje: The opening of the gala evening
Sunday, May 7, 2017
10:00 from the Peristyle to Riva: Solemn procession and holy mass on the Riva
12:30 at the City harbor: International Rowing Regatta Sv. Duje
12:30 at the Split fish market: Festival food and drinks
13:30 at Peristyle: Announcement of the winners of the Sv. Duje regatta
17:00 at the City Puppet theater: The play “Povist o’ Splita III dil”
17:30 – 18.00 on the Riva: As part of humanitarian action “Dina for my child”, swimmer and triathlete Dina Levačić will arrive after swimming from Omiš to Split
19:00 on the Riva: Traditional Split raffles
20:30 on the Riva: Split HVIDR has organized the concert “Svetog Duje zvona zvone…” which will be followed by fireworks
May 6-7, 2017
May 6th and 7th in the “ghetto” you can catch the last two days of the Gastro Get Festival, organized by the Tourist Board of Split
May 6th and 7th at 9:00, the Poljud swimming pool will host the International Swimming Competition “Grdelini Sv. Duje”
May 6th and 7th you can enjoy the traditional Sudamja fair on the Riva
