Proljetni ciklus godišnjih običaja na Silbi
Spring Customs on the Island of Silba

Summary/Abstract: The article provides descriptive data on two complex ceremonial periods: the Lent Carnival and Easter. The Lent Carnival lasts from the Three Saints' Day to Ash Wednesday and is marked by evening dances, masquerades of men’s societies, burning of a straw doll, and by election of a King and Queen of Silba. Easter customs are marked by tying of church bells, »beating« benches in the church, and making of special kinds of bread and pastry.

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