The story about Saint Blaise warning the city about an enemy fleet is closely connected to Dubrovnik’s coastal location.
The environment of the city also shapes how the celebration takes place today. Many of the events happen in the historic streets and squares inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls. The parade travels through Old Town, which has narrow streets, churches and plazas that have existed for hundreds of years. The celebration also includes banners from villages in the surrounding countryside, showing how the whole region around Dubrovnik is connected to the tradition.
Because the festival happens in these historic spaces and includes people from the nearby area, the environment and geography of Dubrovnik play an important role in how the tradition continues today. The celebration is not only about remembering history but also about celebrating the place where the community lives.
