Mount Rajac

Rajac is a mountain in western Serbia. The summit of the mountain lies at 848 metres (2,782 ft).

Rajac
Rajac
Serbia
Highest point
Elevation848 m (2,782 ft)
Listing
Coordinates44°07′16″N 20°10′54″E 
Geography
LocationWestern Serbia
Parent rangeDinaric Alps

The mountain is touristically the best developed and most accessible in the vicinity of Belgrade. On Rajac the battle of Kolubara was fought during World War I. Trenches dug by the Serbian army in November 1914 are still visible.[1]

Nature

The slopes of the mountain are covered by meadows, clearings and forest of beech, birch, ash, turkey oak, conifer, fir and pine. The meadows grow a large number of medicinal plants. The forests host pheasant, roe deer, fox, wild boar, hare and tortoise.[1]

Scythe festival

Every year in July there is a 3 day long traditional scythe festival. Main happening is competition in traditional grass cutting with scythe - schyting. In a big field competitors are gathered in traditional folklore clothes where they perform their scything skills and when finished they are rated by jury.It is not only important to be the fastest one but the quality and technique is important to win as well. There is many concerts during this three days and also there is a lot of traditional folklore music in big tents (Šatra) with tables and food, mainly pork or lamb roast , but also sour cabbage is something not to miss. Live music is performed by many artist during this days.


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References
  1. NATURE OF SERBIA - Holiday on the move. Belgrade: National Tourism Organisation of Serbia. 2013. pp. 50–51. ISBN 978-86-6005-295-9.

http://kosidba.com/manifestacije/o-rajcu/

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