An ancient Perast manifestation, Fasinada, is as old as the island Our Lady of the Rocks itself. It takes place on July 22 every year, before sunset.
The locals come to Perast with their small wooden boats, which are ornated with branches of apple trees and filled with stones. Before sunset, loaded and rope-bound boats, from the entrance to Perast, head towards the island, while locals are singing old songs from Boka. When the boats reach the island, they make a circle around it and throw their cargo into the sea. Locals believe that in this way, an artificially made island of Our Lady of the Rocks will never sink. A classical music concert is held and a prayer to Our Lady of the Rocks.
The maximum number of boats at this event was 60. Anyone can participate in this event but only men are allowed to be in the boats.
Attending Fasinadi is free of charge.
Author of the text:
Marijana Niković licensed tourist guide for Montenegro.
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