Experience one of Radol'ca's most magical rites. On the eve of St Gregory's Day, the iron-foundry pool in the village of Kropa and the Lipnica Stream in the village of Kamna Gorica are illuminated with candles affixed to the floating art creations of local children. Enchanted by the colourful mosaic of reflections from the water surface in the atmosphere created by this age-old custom, you are guaranteed to sense spring awakening within. Throw your lamp into the water: a centuries-old tradition!
It has been known for centuries that St Gregory
threw his lamp into the water. The iron-forging villages of Kropa and Kamna Gorica have preserved this age-old
iron-forging custom,which ispractised on the eve of St Gregory's Day. On 11 March of every year, the arrival of spring is celebrated at dusk.
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