This year’s Dužijanac included representatives of the Bunjevac nation from Hungary, KUD from Tompa, while guests also included members of one Bunjevac association from Čonoplje and the Subotica Association.
The Bunjevac National Council and the Bunjevac Culture Centre marked Dužijanac Day, one of four national holidays of the Bunjevac national community.
Due to this year’s inclement weather, there was a ceremonial procession of decorated carriages to Subotica city centre, while the central celebration and giving of new bread was held at the Cathedral of Saint Teresa Avila, where a festive Eucharistic celebration was previously held.
This year’s Dužijanac included representatives of the Bunjevac nation from Hungary, KUD from Tompa, while guests also included members of one Bunjevac association from Čonoplje and the Subotica Association.
The premises of Bunjevac Matica also saw an exhibition of paintings in the straw technique, entitled “Dužijanac Day 2017”, opened.
