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People`s gathering on St. Ilija's Day (Ilindanski narodni zbor)


02/08/2010

Place of event: Sinjajevina mountain - beside the Church of St.Vasilije Ostroski on the place Ruzica

Every year on 2nd August beside the Church Ruzica, traditional "Ilija's Day" fair is held and organized by six Montenegrin municipalities that gravitate towards the mountain Sinjajevina: Mojkovac, Kolasin, Danilovgrad, Zabljak, Savnik and Bijelo Polje.

Traditional gathering on the mountain Sinjajevina represents unique manifestation of people from these parts of Montnegro and it's followed by rich cultural and sports program.  Trough this manifestation people from these parts are giving sort of respect and admiring towards the mountain Sinjajevina. For all participants and visitors it will be organized traditional snack and knightly games such as horse riding, throwing stones from shoulder and long distance jump.

Come and have fun! :)


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