Saint Domnio's Day, locally known as Sudamja (pron. Soodamyah), is by far the biggest day for Split. It's a holiday dedicated to city's patron saint, who was executed during the reign of Emperor Diocletian while he was early Christian bishop of Roman city of Salona. It's a kind of irony that Domnio (Dujam in Split) is the protector of town founded by the emperor who executed him. Furthermore, the same emperor's mausoleum was converted into the oldest cathedral in the world, dedicated to Domnio.

Of course, Sudamja is a religious holiday, but for Split it's a sort of city birthday. Thus it's not surprise that rich calendar of events is ahead of us in following days, culminating with the grand procession on May 7, Saint Domnio's Day. Where to go, what to do, what to see among all those concerts, sport competitions, religious events? Here's the highlights list, in chronological order. The full program is available here.

1. Excitement begins this Saturday. In Spinut cove on the northern side of Marjan park forest rowing eights of Croatian and international universities will compete for the Saint Domnio's Cup.

2. You suffer of Saturday night fever? Cure it at Lighthouse Disco Party on a pier next to the Port Authority's building.

3. On Sunday, another rowing spectacle. At noon on the short course in city's harbour legends of Split, and universities of Cambridge and Oxford will compete! It's a gathering of some of the greatest names in the world of rowing, bearers of world and Olympic medals. More about both regattas on official web site.

4. How about experiencing the way of life and entertainment in Split in the past? Right place for that is Saint Cross' Festa on May 2 and 3, in the heart of one of the oldest and the most beautiful neighbourhoods in Split, Veli Varoš.

5. Split is proud with its old cathedral, but also with the cathedral's bell tower, the tallest in Dalmatia. On May 4, at noon, watch some of excellent local climbers posting Croatian flag on its top. It's spectacular, and don't forget: don't try that at home.

6. For the 41st time Diocletian's Palace's substructures will host Floral Holiday, opening on May 5. It's one of the biggest floral exhibitions in Croatia, and it's great to see creative arrangements in 1,700 years old venue.

7. On May 6 and 7 at Riva come to the Sudamja Fair, one of the oldest traditions connected with this holiday. Don't forget the old custom, and take home anything made of wood, no matter if it's just a spoon or a beach stool.

8. Central event of this great celebration is the procession on the big day, May 7. Starting from the Cathedral at Peristil square, all the way to Riva remains of the saint will be carried, followed by clergy, city officials, and thousands of Split citizens. Procession ends with a Holy Mass at the central stage at Riva.

9.  Holiday afternoon was always reserved for big public tombola at Riva. Join thousands in search of some luck. After tombola a concert will take place at the main stage, followed by the fireworks.

10. Do you like to dance? Finish celebration at Peristil square at 9 pm, and try some tango.