Dolno Srpci
Dolno Srpci | |
|---|---|
village | |
 St. Theodore of Amasea Church in Dolno Srpci | |
| Country |  North Macedonia |
| Population | |
| • Total | 479 (2,002 census) |
Selo Dolno Srpci (Долно Српци) is a village situated north-east of the city of Bitola in the Republic of Macedonia. It is located in the Pelagonia plain and is 593m above seal level.
Description
Dolno Srpci (translation: lower sickle) is situated in the southern region of the Republic of Macedonia. It has a population of about 479 inhabitants (2002 census). The village belongs to the municipality of Mogila. Several major attractions are located outside the village surroundings, like Bitola (16 km), Prilep (24 km), Ohrid (47 km), Prespa National Park (50 km), and Mt. Pelister (30 km). The population of the village is predominantly Macedonian.
Culture
There are two churches in the village: Sveti Todor (Theodore of Amasea) and Arhangel Mihail (Michael the Archangel). The village celebrates the feast days of Petrovden (St. Peter's day) and Sveti Todor. On these days, especially on Petrovden, Television Skopje travels from the country's capital to film footage of guest singers such as Tushe (Blagojche Stojanovski), Tatijana Lazerevska, Irena Spasovska, Sanja Risteska,Spasen Siljanovski and other well-known Macedonian singers.
In 2009, a song dedicated to the village called "Dolno Srpci, Selo Nashe" was written, with music by Ferus Mustafov and Goce Stoilkov. Lyrics were by Stefce Grujovski, Bruno Nedanovski and the song was performed by Blagojche Stojanovski, Tushe.
In 2016, October 17th, A video clip for the song was filmed in the Village by INTV Productions.
Economy
Dolno Srpci sells wheat and milk to the Ideal-Sipka Company in Bitola. Tobacco farming is practiced in the village, with some of the product being exported.