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Duzijanca

Duzijanca

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Corridor: Western Trans-Balkan Road
Country: Serbia, Subotica
Duzijanca

A traditional harvest-time custom consisting of the weaving of wreaths from the last sheaf of wheat, which is then taken to church to be blessed. The entire event takes approximately four months. It ends with a reaping contest, followed by a ceremonious procession of the participants dressed in national costume, and riding in elaborately decorated, horse-drawn carriages