Gregorjevo

GREGORJEVO

Every year we celebrate St Gregory’s Day by the Bela Stream — a day traditionally marking the arrival of spring.

On the day “when the birds get married” and daylight grows longer, we release small boats with candles into the Bela Stream as a symbol of light.

13:00 – Gathering at Star Maln
Members of the Blagajana Tourism Association provide materials to help you create your own boats. Natural materials are encouraged and can be found in abundance in the surrounding forest. Join us in crafting the most beautiful Gregorčki of Vrhnika. Warm tea and sweet treats are provided.

17:00 – Move to the Bela Stream (Pri lipi 11, Vrhnika-Vas)

17:15 – Blessing of the boats
The boats are blessed according to tradition before being released into the stream.

17:30 – Boat launching at Dobovičnikova
Parents and children can join the main event between Dobovičnikova Street and Stara cesta, where the boats are set afloat.

Enjoy a pleasant atmosphere with music and socialising.

We will also be visited by St Gregory himself and Vrhnika’s most famous resident, Ivan Cankar.

In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

You are warmly invited!