On this interpretive tour, visitors will be able to feel the deep connection between the inhabitants of the central part of the island of Hvar and the heritage of procession Following the cross. The tour is led by an authentic, local interpreter who has been participating in the procession since young age and carried the cross in 2022.
We will walk through the same locations and streets that the procession passes when, on Good Friday morning, after a whole night of walking, it arrives in front of the parish church in Jelsa. Then we will visit the square, where we will see the place from where the cross-bearer sprints the last hundred meters to embrace the priest. After that, we will head towards the church of St. John, where we will learn more about the unique Glagolitic chant “Gospin plač” or Laments of the virgin Mary, which is sung during the procession. In addition, we will have the opportunity to hear that tune in its original form from the chosen singer, which evokes deep emotions in the listeners and transports them into the atmosphere of the passion heritage we are talking about.
Additional information:
Accessibility: For people with reduced mobility, it is possible to adjust the tour with prior notice and agreement
Starting location: in front of the the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Tour duration: 60 minutes
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