The Toaca from Holy Week and Black Friday from Goruia on the Caraş Valley VIDEO

Starting with Black Friday, the bells in churches are no longer rung, only the toaca is rung. In the villages of Banat, there is a custom for the villagers to make a toaca at home and as the Prohod service approaches, they start to beat the toaca. It is a real concert, the toacas can be heard beating from several parts of the village. Each day of Holy Week, or Passion Week – as it is also called, has a special meaning. Special attention is paid …