Dubrovnik celebrates the St. Blaise

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Today is one the most important days for people in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Festivity of Saint Blaise, the patron of Dubrovnik is a festivity organised on February 3 continuously since year 972 in the City of Dubrovnik, Croatia on the occasion of the celebration of Saint Blaise's day.

Festivity is based on the legend of the appearance of St. Blaise who helped the people of Dubrovnik to defend their town against Republic of Venice.

Festivity is attended by a large number of people that include residents of the city, surrounding areas, other parts of Croatia and neighboring countries, as well as tourists, representatives of state and local authorities and Roman Catholic Church.

This important Catholic occassion was made a part of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009.

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