February 13, 2020 – Hajduk Split has announced a vibrant program for its 109th birthday, which is celebrated on February 13.
Slobodna Dalmacija reports that the club made every effort to mark the birthday with dignity, and to bring together the Hajduk family in large numbers as appropriate. On this occasion, the Hajduk Interpretation Center and the Poljud Museum project will be presented.
Hajduk’s 109th birthday will also mark the 75th anniversary of Hajduk’s official honor by the Free France sports team. It will also mark a quarter-century since Hajduk’s first team was received by Pope John Paul the Second (1995).
The centerpiece of the celebration will begin at noon. The book “Hajduk and the World” will be promoted in the cinema hall of Poljud stadium. The book is authored by the club chronicler Jurica Gizdić. At the same place, the Hajduk Interpretation Center and the Poljud Museum will be presented.
Another showcase will open in honor of the legendary footballer and club official Dr. Šime Poduje. The Vis native was one of the most deserving people in the rebuilding of the club in 1944 as HŠK Hajduk. He played 226 games for Hajduk and scored 87 goals. He was a member of the 1927 and 1929 Hajduk championship teams.
At 9 am, a mass was held at St. Anthony’s Church at Poljud for all the deceased players, coaches, fans, officials and members of the club.
Thereafter, wreaths were laid for all fans and members of the club in the Homeland War at the northern stand of the Poljud stadium, and at 10:30 am for all the deceased footballers at the Hajduk grave at Lovrinac Cemetery.
Program
9:00 – Holy Mass in the Church of St. Anthony at Poljud for deceased players, coaches, fans, officials and club members
9:45 – Wreaths in the northern stand for fans and club members killed in Homeland War
10:30- Wreaths for all deceased footballers at Hajduk’s grave at Lovrinac Cemetery
12:00 – Promotion of the book “Hajduk and the World”, by Jurica Gizdić and presentation of the Hajduk Interpretation Center and the Poljud Museum, both in the cinema hall at Poljud
13:15 – Showcase opening of the legendary footballer and official Dr. Šime Poduje in the trophy salon of the senior team
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