In the area of Dubrovnik
Old customs and habits was that the first given egg (pengano jaje) should be gifted to a loved one, so it is no wonder that the heart symbols is very common theme on “pengana jaja” (painted eggs)
Giving the egg to a certain person was an act of careful selection, because the given egg was a sign of appreciation, affection and friendship.
The tradition of weaving palm branches held to these days, and the custom is to place the blessed sprigs in front of the crucifix inside of the house. In the past, people wore the blessed sprigs in the barns or fields, because it was believed that this act will enable a better crop in the field, protection from the bad weather and health, happiness and prosperity of the family.
The process of preparing “pengana jaja” is lengthy and demanding. Raw eggs are first drawn with beeswax, dipping the needle tip and with quick moves applying the wax to the egg.
Ornament complexity points to the ingenious of the painter. Hearts, droplets in the form of tears, flowers, stars, and crosses are some of the most common ornaments used in “penganje jaja” (egg painting).
On the eve of Easter, custom was that younger girls and younger woman should wash their face in the water in which soaked the petals of flowers, says the belief, their faces than will be more beautiful, smooth and ruddy, eyes brighter and head wiser.
“Pinca” (sweet bread) is an essential addition together with “pengana jaja” on Easter. “Pinca” blessed in the church, together with eggs, cheese and onions, was a breakfast dish, or part of the lunch.
After lunch, children (me as well) used “pengana jaja” in the game hitting the egg on egg, and one whose egg lasted to the end was a winner. But finally all the eggs were eaten, in relish and enjoyment of all participants.
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