Memorial of the kenja Viola
For more than 40 years, a famous tourist attraction in the week before St. Cassian are the donkey
races "Trke tovara" called "Memorial of the kenja (female donkey) Viola".
"Svićarenje"
During the "Memorial of the kenja Viola" there's fishermen's competition in fishing with lamplights
(svića) and harpoons, competition in a tug of war, etc.
Let's sing to Cassian
The day before St. Cassian, 12 August, the concert "Let's sing to Cassian" is held on the main square, and at
midnight there's big fireworks next to the Palac.
St. Cassian
The Feast of the St. Cassian, patron saint of Sukošan, is celebrated on 13 August when there is a procession
carrying the statue of the saint around the town. the evening concerts are held in the Sports Centre and on
the main square.
This text is copied from web site www.gmm-sukosan.com
Fisherman's festivities
Fishermen's festivities, with grilled fish and wine, followed by Dalmatian songs, are held every Thursday
from 8:30 PM till midnight.
Concerts
The Sports Center hosts concerts of famous Croatian pop singers. The yard of the church also becomes a unique
stage during the summer where concerts of "klape" (Dalmatian harmony-singing groups) are being held.
First photo taken from Zadarski list, other photos taken from the portal eZadar
