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There can be few islands in the world which can combine such an enviable offer of adrenaline sports, gastronomy, thousands of years of heritage, the finest beaches…
Treat yourself with the most memorable vacation and set off to discover numerous beauties, opportunities this island has to offer.

Its stone adorns major buildings around the world, such as White House in Washington, the Liverpool Cathedral, the Hungarian parliament in Budapest, but the island of Brač has plenty of other attractions to entice visitors to Central Dalmatia’s largest island. Conveniently located just an hour from Split (and with other connections from the mainland and Hvar), Brač has also managed to successfully brand itself as the island of culture and adventure.
Rich history of the island left numerous cultural monuments which depict ancient times with their complexion and ambience. Also, diverse and dynamic nature sculptured many rocks and treaded the paths on which you can free your adventurous spirit.
From gorgeous rocky and ancient ambience of the Blaca desert to the Zlatni rat where you can give yourself to the winds to carry you into the azure of the sea and the sky, you will definitely be breath taken, due to either adrenalin rush or the magnificent cultural heritage.

SUPETAR
Our journey will start at the main town of Supetar, whose regular car ferries provide the most accessible arrival point from Split to any of the island. Supetar has numerous events, cultural monuments and sports facilities, which make it an optimal choice for cultural tourism and active recreation. Admirers of sculpture should head for the gallery of Ivan Rendić, one of the island’s most famous sons. The gallery houses a collection of busts and drawing from the leading Croatian sculptor’s work, as well as interesting items such as a letter of thanks from British Prime Minister Gladstone. Top of the list of places to visit is Blaca desert, monumental hermit convent from 16thcentury, that will amaze you with its rocky complexions. These buildings look as if they emerge from the great rock behind them that dominates the landscape. Island of Brač’s Museum in Škrip, is festival the the island’s oldest and most authentic village. The museum showcases a cross section of the island’s history and cultural heritage, and rumour has it that Diocletian’s wife and daughter are buried in the Roman mausoleum. Be there on August 18 for the Škrip fair.

Read more about Supetar

SUTIVAN
Brač’s claim as an island of adventure includes the fabulous Vanka Regule, which this year takes place from July 14-21. Not quite an Olympics (but very close), the town of Sutivan hosts
this popular outdoor adventure sport and film festival, with competitors facing challenges in climbing, biking, sailing, slacklining, kayaking, hiking and stand-up paddling.
The historic core of Sutivan is a place of exceptional cultural value, and is protected by state laws as a cultural monument. However, not only lovers of history will come into their own in Sutivan
– for fans of active holidays, there is a Nature Park, an extraordinary resort and a place for rest and entertainment.

Read more about Sutivan

MILNA
With its deep and picturesque bay, Milna has been harbouring sailors since the times of emperor Diocletian, and the town’s ACI marina is an important stop on the Adriatic sailing route. Milna is a sailing paradise, and there are plenty of sailing-related activities to enjoy, of which the most intriguing is Potezanje Mrduje, where the residents of Brač and neighbouring Šolta perform the annual tug-of-war to determine the ownership of the tiny island of Mrduja, which lies between them. This year’s event is on 27 July with a concert of the Croatian music bend Macaklin and
famous singer Dražen Zečić.

BOL
The most iconic picture of the island is of course the unique beach of Zlatni Rat, the most eye- catching attraction of the southern town of Bol, which is connected by catamaran to Split and Jelsa on Hvar. Much more than a beach resort, Bol has become a top water sports destination, and offers some of the best windsurfing in Croatia. There is great diving, and it is one of the few places
in the country where one can indulge in kite boarding, and the Bol Tennis Open has attracted some big names in the past. Its cultural must sees include the stunning 15th Century Dominican monastery, while wine lovers have a wealth of choice when investigating the island’s wines, and a visit to vinoteka Jako vina is recommended. Bol has a lively summer cultural programme, including Bol Summer Night and great concerts at the monastery.
For those who care about culture and adventure, a must visit monument is Zmajeva spilja ( The Dragon’s cave), located near village of Murvica, about seven kilometers from Bol. It is called The
Dragon’s cave because of the relief of dragon in it. It was a temple and dwelling of the glagolitic priests. Reliefs in this cave are monument to the monastic life of the Glagolitic friars in the 15th century.

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SELCA
Eastern port, a quiet fishing village of Sumartin, is connected by a new nautical bridge with regular ferry lines from Makarska and opens the doors to some of the island’s most
important cultural treasures. More than 10 monuments of historical figures adorn Selca, the only stone-carving place that is entirely built of white stone from Brač. Visit the first monument to Tolstoy in the world from 1911, or parish church which is because of its monumentality and beauty called the Brač Cathedral. Povlja were recently ranked as one of the 10 most beautiful places
in Croatia by Global Grashopper.

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POSTIRA
Postira on the northern coast is also a place of history and tradition. Take the short road inland to the eco-ethno village of Dol, home to the unique gastronomic treasure called vitalac. Postira itself is home to the island’s first sardine factory, employing some 300 people and provide the highest quality to the restaurants of the island. Its heritage can be traced by the various archaeological remains, including a Roman villa rustica, a Benedictine convent and the early Christian basilica of St Lawrence. Film lovers should visit the 3rd Postira Seaside Film Festival on
August 1 -3.

Read more about Postira

An island of culture and adventure then, but also one of fabulous beaches and gastronomy, of nature and vistas. There can be few islands in the world which can combine such an enviable
offer of adrenaline sports, thousands of years of heritage, the finest beaches in one of the world’s cleanest seas, and all this just a one hour ferry ride from the Dalmatian capital of Split, which is served by 80 destinations this summer.

It is time to discover Brač!

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There are few spaces in Dalmatian iconography where so little attention has been given as the Tavern. It is a spot praised in songs, revived in the movies, played at the theater boards. In this particular spot the lively life was rolling, was celebrated and mourned, cried and laughed, quarreled and reconciled.

And all this, with an abundance of local cuisine, genuine and authentic which is simmering in large pots on the hearth, with the family, relatives and friends. That’s how it used to be.
The Tavern of the present time, with the honor of exceptions, lost such kind of a character. Turned it into a restaurant where collard with dry mutton, pasta and beans, cabbage and sauerkraut with beans lost the war with “cevapcici” and pizzas, burgers and calamari from imports, those for whom to arrive on their Dalmatian destinations were traveling in thick ice for who knows how long, for days, months, maybe even years. The socializing motive still remained the same, but changed the basic, recognizable smell of cuisine, the odor which alluded to food prepared in a way that our grandmothers and great-grandmothers used to do. The Tavern remained a tavern, with the same fishing nets and pots, taxidermy fish and other marine menagerie, but lost out to its basic meaning, nurturing of autochthonous in culinary terms.
And so with the full attention of the project it awaits the return of the days of the old Tavern glory, which will be tested to find restaurants that are adorning with such title. They will fight fiercely, not among themselves in having abundant and increasingly growing competition, but with themselves. To obtain the Designations of Origin of – a real Dalmatian, in their pots will have to start to cook the recipes associated with Dalmatian authentic cooking.

Foto: Konoba Panorama, Topići

Inventors, painters and architects of world fame

Dalmatia is a place of smart and hard-working people who have shaped its spirit and landscape from ancient history to present day.

An example is Roman emperor Diocletian, who built his home, famous Diocletian’s Palace, on the Split coast. This stone edifice represented most luxurious villa at the time of its construction.
St Dujam, a bishop and a patron saint of this city beneath Marjan hill, is also important as one of the clerical figures who made history of this city.

There are also renowned don Frano Bulić, famous archaeologist and historian, and writer Marko Marulić, known as the father of Croatian literature.

If there wasn’t for Ivo Tijardović, we couldn’t see Little Floramy on the stage, famous musical that still attracts audience with each performance.
Without Ivan Meštrović the book of visual arts of Dalmatia would lose its great chapter.
His work is well-known, and its significance stretches far beyond the boundaries of the place from which he came, while the works he has left behind tell stories about his artistic genius long after his death.

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Each part of Dalmatia honours its famous people who contributed to the atmosphere and spirit of the place where they worked and lived.
In this context one has to mention St Donat, bishop and diplomat from Zadar and also Juraj Matejev Dalmatinac, Croatian sculptor and architect.
Šibenik has many reasons to be proud of its historical figures as well. First to mention is Antun Vrančić, an extraordinary educated and versatile person.
He was a writer and historian, diplomat and bishop, archaeologist and patriot. His nephew, Faust Vrančić, scientist, writer, philosopher and inventor is regarded by Šibenik people as one of the greatest minds in the history of this city.
Dubrovnik has its long list of interesting historical names.
Marin Držić, a famous comedy writer who created numerous characters interesting for their features up to the present day, is to be mentioned together with mathematician Marin Getaldić. Ivo Vojnović is another writer from Dubrovnik who entered the history of Croatian literature. He is known for a number of his works, the most famous being The Dubrovnik Trilogy.
The members of this prestigious Dubrovnik’s historical company are also mathematician and astronomer Ruđer Bošković as well as Vlaho Bukovac, a painter whose works are exceptionally appreciated and in great demand, especially by the collectors of bigger pocketbook. To own a work by Vlaho Bukovac is a matter of prestige, since he is one of the best Croatian artists, born in Cavtat, beautiful town not far from Dubrovnik.

Vrančić’s parachute and Marulić’s Judita
Faust Vrančić is known in history as the inventor of canvas parachute stretched in rectangular frame. It is interesting that he himself tested it by jumping from a tower in Venice in 1617.

The most important work by Marko Marulić is Judita, written in 1501.

The work of Juraj Dalmatinac (15th/16th century) is also interesting. With his interventions on the eastern part of Šibenik’s cathedral he made it world famous.

Ruđer Bošković was a great scientist memorable for his mathematic solutions, theory of light aberration, plans for astronomical observatories… He is the author of many formulas, and he is also well known for his constructions of optical instruments.

Have you ever tried Brač cake Hrapoćuša, because of its ingredients also called Brac sweet aphrodisiac?

Memories from your vacation or recommendation what certainly you should taste if you spend holiday on the island of Brac.
This is delicious cake that comes from Dol, Island of Brac and almost each family got their own “secret” recipe.
Hrapoćuša named after the stone that you can find in Dol because it’s look like the same name rock.
Excitement of this cake is that it can stand 5-6 days at the room temperature without losing the taste or quality.

This hearty sensation consists of two layers; an almond sponge cake soaked in Maraschino with orange zest, topped with coarsely chopped almonds and walnuts folded in sugar and egg whites. This rich cake is prepared for special occasions only and its name, meaning ‘rough,’is inspired by the craggy stone caves in the area, a similar texture to the cake.

Tourism trends are changing, and the project “Six views of the room” enables the tourism sector to adopt this change more easily. The designers came up with, and reputable local manufacturers have produced, six different types of hotel rooms for the new tourism in Croatia.
In the creation of hotel rooms price range is recognized as an opportunity rather than limitation, and thus solved the eternal prejudice that the design must necessarily have a high price. In six categories, there are six price classes – from the lowest, but the broadest category of apartment furniture, to the rooms for elite guests who are looking for a new luxury.
Croatian interiors are joint producers of furniture and equipment that offer a complete service of designing and furnishing your space. Here in a single place you can find many different providers of complete equipment for interior decoration. In this way we save your time, but also facilitate the choice.
We invite you to contact us with complete confidence in our competence, so that together we can reach the realization of the idea that hotels and other accommodation facilities reflect a strategy also by their interiors.

Hrvatski interijeri d.o.o.
Pavla Hatza 12,
10 000 Zagreb
t: +385 1 6238 050
f: +385 1 6265 262
m: +385 91 5579 723
info@hrvatskiinterijeri.hr
www.hrvatskiinterijeri.hr
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By Paul Bradbury

It is more than ten years since I left London in a battered Berlingo van without heating and drove my meagre belongings across a Europe covered in snow to start my new life in Dalmatia. After two days of nothing but white, the top of the mountain pass revealed the city of Split below in all its glory, with palm trees and greenery aplenty, and the glistening Adriatic behind. I already felt at home.
Ten years, a Dalmatian wife and two children later, time has flown by, but I have never forgotten how different that first impression of Dalmatia was, nor how different Dalmatia is today and how it has changed me. For the better.
There is always time in Dalmatia, even in the increasingly pressured modern era. A frustration a decade ago, life and business now revolves around getting things done over a leisurely cappuccino in a waterside cafe. Business deals are rarely done in the office, more often over a relaxed coffee as part of the legendary Dalmatian cafe culture. Weddings apart, I have not worn a suit for a decade.
Coming from Manchester, where bland tomatoes grow all year in globalised supermarkets, the limited seasonal availability of fruit and vegetables was an initial shock, one more than compensated for by the richness and freshness of the fruits of the Dalmatian soil. Back then I am not sure I could have identified an olive tree, whereas now the annual olive harvest is one of the most eagerly awaited family events of the year. Dalmatia bonds even the most committed city boy to nature over time, and most long-distance journeys to visit a relative will include an element of moving vegetables in the luggage.
There is not so much money in Dalmatia, and the daily struggle for survival for many families is real. Coming from a capitalist society where money is king, the salaries here are laughable in comparison, and yet the wealth of lifestyle makes it an infinitely richer place to live and bring up children.
The most enticing free swimming pool in the world – the Adriatic – is at the end of the street; the strong sense of family is an effective social network buffer in times of crisis; there can be few places in the world where life is so safe for children; the natural goodness – both of the food provided from the land and sea – as well as the healthy climate and nature, these are riches which cannot be bought with money, riches which are noticed and envied by much wealthier tourists. Never was the anecdote of the businessman and the fisherman truer than in Dalmatia.
it is a society which has ploughed its own way through history, resisting central authority in its daily life, and the imminent arrival of EU membership will be the latest test to the region’s independent ways. Shortly after I moved, I was waiting to meet my lawyer, who was negotiating his fee with a client, a baker. The lawyer shook his head when the meeting was over. What was he going to do with four loaves of bread a day, every day, for the next three years? An electrician will come home for lunch with a selection of fish from his fisherman client, a builder with litres of wine. Barter of that nature is the very lifeblood of Dalmatia, and I hope the new European reality will not change life too much here.
The former life in England looks less attractive and real as the years go by. Sitting in shorts in April in a welcoming cafe in the late morning sun, working away on my computer for a client, I sometimes reflect on my ability to return to that former life. I simply cannot, for once the Dalmatian way is in the blood, there is no going back. Why not try it for yourself?

Dalmatia, a Perfect Place to Raise Children in the Modern World
The Christmas tree in the main square of my adopted home town of Jelsa went up on December 21 last year, an exciting event for the local children. Shortly afterwards, there was a nativity festival by the church, with live donkeys and goats to give added authenticity. Christmas Day came with the usual small selection of presents from the man in red, followed by a family lunch.
Christmas as it should be, and just one example of how bringing up children away from the commercialised world of richer societies is one of the lesser highlighted treasures of life in Dalmatia.
Like any parent, I want the best start for my children, and there were obvious concerns about bringing up children on a tourist island such as Hvar, not least access to health care in emergency and lack of access to entertainment facilities, from basic softplay centres to more regularly organised children’s events. I need not have worried, for bringing up kids in Dalmatia is a much more wholesome experience than back home. There are several reasons for this:
Safety
There are few more pleasurable experiences for parents on holiday in Dalmatia than relaxing with a coffee in a pretty stone square watching the kids running around in total safety. While nowhere is unfortunately 100% safe these days, Dalmatia comes close, and the intermingling of local and international children of all ages, who strike up instant friendships despite the lack of a common language, is one of the most appreciated aspects of a holiday by many parents.
Dalmatia is an exceptionally child-friendly society, where older kids look out for the younger, and where the network of extended family means that children not only feel safe, but are so. The relaxed approach rubs off on visiting parents, allowing them to enjoy precious moments alone.
Nature
Coming from a large city like Manchester, I am a little envious of my kids’ natural bond with Mother Earth. No Play Stations here, one of their favourite activities is helping Grandpa in the family field, be it the annual family olive harvest or helping plant potatoes. Respect for nature and an affinity with the treasures of the soil (and sea) is a part of the way of life.
It may be a long way to Disneyland from Hvar, but the level of organised activities for children – most of which are within walking distance – provide a healthy, more stimulating start to life. The life of a six year-old includes horse riding, rowing club, ballet classes, chess club and weekly art classes in a delightful art studio in a nearby village, as well as those visits to the field.
Swimming
The biggest gift of all, and the cause of a little more paternal envy – the Adriatic. Having learned to swim at the age of 29, I look on with joy as my two little dolphins followed in their mother’s footsteps to become accomplished swimmers at the age of three. The daily routine from June to September includes an afternoon at the beach, a chance to strengthen swimming skills, as well as to commune with that all-pervasive friend, Nature.
Ironically, one of the biggest concerns – emergency health care – also seems to work more efficiently than back home. A sudden illness resulted in the medical decision to transfer my daughter to hospital in Split, a feat accomplished in just 30 minutes by helicopter.
Of course there are many advantages to bringing up children in other societies, but for a safe and natural start to life, there can be few better options than Dalmatia. I will report back in ten years when the girls are complaining about the nightlife options in January…

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Dear readers,
In front of you is another issue of our magazine realized to show the world with lots of love the beauty of our region. We take you on another unforgettable journey to Dalmatia, and it’s up to you to decide where exactly. Seemingly so similar, and in fact so different, each of our destinations has its own visual, cultural, historical, and even gastronomic identity. However, what all of them have in common, is a hearty welcome. Will it be a visit to our stone pearl – the city of Dubrovnik, and the tasting of its must-try delicacies dating back to 14th and 15th century? A cruise that takes you to the best hidden coves of Dalmatian enchanted islands? Or a gastronomic adventure on the island of Brač, where the visual aspect of food, like, for example, delicious hrapoćuša cake, reflects the visual appearance of the environment? Prepare for a rather tasty journey! Are you among those who even during the summer heats don’t give up on recreational activities? Sea or river, choose between windsurfing, canoeing or rafting… Or you can choose hiking under the careful supervision of one of mountaineering associations. And when the hot summer day comes to an end, listen to the stirrings of warm Dalmatian soul, through the song of harmony singing groups, through the vivid sounds and colors of the Mediterranean fiesta bursting with life and joy, visited by lively groups of tourists mingling with local people, united in one thing – and that is love for this beauty…

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DALMATIA FROM ANTIQUE TO THE PRESENT

Despite the bad weather, which surprised many Split residents and their guests, on the 7th of June, on Prokurative square, cultural manifestation ”Traces of Dalmatian Past – Dalmatia from antique to the present” was held.
In this extraordinary ambience of one of the most beautiful squares in Croatia, for a moment we were taken back to the past to experience sounds, tastes, scents and spirits of days of yore.
The audience, that included deputy prefect of Splitsko- Dalmatinska County Ante Šošić, County’s tourist association director Joško Stella and counsellor of ministry of tourism Ivo Bašić, had a chance to enjoy in rich entertaining programme.
The program included 7 short performances of cultural-historical character which showed the most exciting events from Dalmatia’s history and culture, including those of its islands, coast and Dalmatinska Zagora.
The manifestation was organized by Dalmatian Hot Spots magazine and Dalmatia Event association.
It started with procession of all performers which was followed by pleasantly surprised tourists.
Each group of performers set a stand where they presented old crafts and manufacturers from their hometowns.
Folklore association Kumpanija from Vela Luka was first to perform its famous knight’s dance called Ples od boja. It is an old sword dance performed in a memory of defeat of Turkish conquerors by national guard of Korčula.

To the utmost joy of the audience, Emperor Diocletian also appeared with his wife Priska, his army and gladiators. This performance showed the life of Diocletian and gladiator fights in a comic way, while specially interesting were authentic costumes of all performers, from military armours to Diocletian’s luxury cloak.
During their short performance, Amateur Theatre of Sinj showed famous defence of city of Sinj from Turkish invaders, putting the special emphasis on legend by which Mother of Mercy played a key role in this great defence.

Historic military unit Kliški Uskoci took us back to 1537 and showed a part of the Battle of Klis between Turks and Klis people.

Old crafts and customs of Dalmatinska Zagora were shown by members of cultural and art society Vrgoračka krajina. They had a really strong performance that included ojkanje – a special way of singing that comes from Dalmatinska Zagora which was included in UNESCO list of endangered non-material heritage in 2010.

Amateur Theatre of Šolta performed a short play about the eternal rivalry between Brač and Šolta people over the property of small island of Mrduja. Their performance included famous Mrduja pulling – a contest where two teams struggle to pull the islet with ropes as close to their own island.

This project presented tourist offer of Splitsko-Dalmatinska County. By staging tales and legends from its history great actors and excellent scenery took the audience back to the moments of mysterious past, while the dance and good music ensured entertainment almost to the morning hours.

SPLIT, Prokurative, 7 June 2013, beginning at 19:30

In the extraordinary surroundings of one of the most beautiful Croatian squares – Prokurative, in one of the most attractive Croatian destinations, in Split, for a moment we will take you back to the past, where you will experience the sounds, tastes and aromas, music and spirit of the bygone times.

Calendar of events

Cultural programme
The event begins with the alignment of all participants (over 250 participants in traditional costumes) and then the procession which starts from the understructures of the Diocletian’s palace and goes to Prokurative. Each group represents a certain historical period of Dalmatia and will be positioned on the scheduled area on the Prokurative. Stands with authentic manufactured products and presentations of old crafts will be beside each group of performers.

Antique workshops
Throughout the day, visitors will be able to enjoy and participate in the making of ancient mosaics, ancient pottery, ancient hairstyles and creams for women.

Fair/Exhibition of original products and old crafts
Small manufacturers will exhibit their products – souvenirs, handicrafts, traditional and organic products on the stalls. In this way they are promoting their products, which are made thanks to their skills, knowledge, but also humility, and this event is helping them to find their way to the consumers.

Objective of the event
The aim of this event is to promote authentic Croatian products and cultural tourism as a special form of tourism.

6 Traditional and cultural-historical stories
This project consists of six historic-cultural experiences, condensed in 90 minutes.
The narrator follows the whole manifestation – he tells a short story in Croatian and English language before every performance.

1. THE ARRIVAL OF THE EMPEROR DIOCLETIAN
Dioklecijanova legija (Diocletian’s Legion) is an association which promotes ancient cultural heritage with special emphasis on Roman culture. In their performance, Diocletian’s legion will show us how the emperor Diocletian lived, how he travelled, who was his beloved. They will also perform gladiator fights which will take us back to 3rd century AD. Soldiers will be clad in authentic armor from Roman times, while the emperor will be dressed in luxurious robes.

Performers: Association of Diocletian legions Split (Udruga Dioklecijanova legija Split)

2. THE SIEGE OF SINJ
Sinj Amateur Theater will stage a short summary of events which preceded the glorious victory over the Ottomans on 15 August 1715.
40 000 of Ottoman soldiers led by Mehmed Pasha Ćelić wanted to conquer the Cetina Valley and to seize the town of Sinj. However, the people of Sinj, led by Father Ivan Grčić, rejected an ultimatum only 700 people defended the town. During the seven-day siege, the defenders had put up a strong resistance, praying to the Mother of Mercy, the Miraculous Madonna of Sinj and they have defeated the Ottomans. Having been once and for all defeated, the Ottomans finally left Sinj and the Cetinska Krajina Region at dawn on 15 August.

Performers: Amateur Theater of Sinj (Sinjsko amatersko kazalište)

3. USKOKS’ BATTLE FOR KLIS, ”Days of Petar Kružić, Captain and Prince of Klis 2012”
Historical units of Klis’ uskoks will take us back to 1537 and show us a part of the historic battle between the inhabitants of Klis and the Ottoman army.
Croatian captain Petar Kružić led the defense of the fortress against the Turkish invasion and siege that lasted for more than two and a half decades. During this defense, as Kružić and his soldiers fought without allies against the Turks, the military faction of Uskoks was formed, which later became famous as an elite Croatian militant sect. Ultimately, the defenders were defeated and the fortress was occupied by the Ottomans in 1537.

Performers: Historical Unit Kliški uskoci (Povijesna postrojba Kliški uskoci)

4. Presentation of old customs and crafts of Dalmatinska zagora (Vrgorac region)
Members of the Vrgorac Region Cultural Arts Society will show the customs and old crafts of Dalmatinska zagora. In this performance you can hear ojkavica, ganga, šijavica. In front of numerous audience they will be cutting Dalmatian dry-cured ham, drink from a jug and singing.
Performers: Vrgorac Region Cultural Arts Society (KUD Vrgoračka krajina)

*Ganga is a type of singing from rural Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is characterized by a lone singer singing one line of lyrics and then others joining in for what can be best described as a wail. It is under the protection of the Croatian Ministry of Culture.
*Ojkanje is a tradition of polyphonic folk singing from the Dalmatian hinterland region, marked by a distinctive voice-shaking technique. In 2010 it has been inscribed in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in need of Urgent Safeguarding
*Šijavica is a hand game dating back thousands of years to ancient Roman and Greek times. It can be played to decide issues, much as two people might toss a coin, or for entertainment.

5. MRDUJA
Sulet Amateur theater from the island of Šolta will perform a small play about the eternal rivalry between inhabitants of the islands of Brač and Šolta entitled “Whose is Mrduja island”.
According to the legend, the inhabitants of Brač and those of Šolta wrangled over whom the island belonged to so they used a rope in an attempt to pull it from one side of the Split Channel to the other. The people of Brač won the tug of war so the island is nearer to Brač than to Šolta.
Thanks to Mrduja, which has become a traditional feast between Brač and Šolta, these two islands became twinned and Mrduja had linked them in a cultural – entertaining way.
Performers: Šoltanska amateur theater Sulet

6. SUPETAR CULTURAL POSTCARD
Amateur Theatre “Bracera – Supetar” will stage a segment from the show “Mister Keko” by the legendary chakavian poet from Brač island, Stephen Stef Pulišelić. The performance of this theater group will be accompanied by the tune “Ti Gariful” by klapa “Pupe” Supetar and Brač folk group “Ciciljona” Supetar will perform Brač Quadrille or šotiš dance.
Performers: Amateur theater “Bracera – Supetar”, Klapa “Pupe” Supetar, folk group “Ciciljona” Supetar

Fair of local authentic Croatian products
With Croatia’s preparations for joining the European Union, our exhibitors got to know how to
draw attention of the public. With these joint actions and common market placements they are adapting themselves to EU standards more quickly.

Their products are made with great skill, knowledge, but also humility in small crafts, co-operatives, family business and small businesses. This project seeks to inform the public of the existence of hard-working people who manufacture organic products, souvenirs, handicrafts, traditional products, so that such products could find their way to the consumers.

At the same time we would like to emphasize the need to preserve old, local/original Croatian crafts which are on the brink of extinction, so that the knowledge and skills that our small craftsmen-entrepreneurs have can be transferred to future generations.

Organizer of the event:
Dalmatian Hot Spots Magazine & Dalmatia Event Association

Dalmatian Hot Spots Magazine is a magazine which promotes tourism, Dalmatian culture and cuisine and Croatian manufacturers. It also organizes numerous tourist events and fairs. It is published in 15,000 copies in English and Croatian and distributed to over 500 locations – you can find it in all tourist offices in Dalmatia, nautical ports, catering industry, apartments, hotels, hostels, via business entities, representative offices of Croatian National Tourist Board and embassies. We are also present at international tourism fairs.
The magazine is published with the support of the Croatian Ministry of Tourism, Split-Dalmatia County, Sibenik-Knin County, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Split-Dalmatia County Tourist Board, Dubrovnik and Neretva County Tourist Board, Sibenik-Knin County Tourist Board, Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Crafts.

Dalmatia Event Association promotes Dalmatian culture and tradition, and organizes numerous fairs and events. The Association encourages small manufacturers to exhibit their products at the Eco-Ethno fairs and festivals which are organized independently by Dalmatia Event Association, or in collaboration with other similar associations. We also promote small businesses with the project of representing small-scale producers in Dalmatian hot spots magazine.

PURPOSE OF THE EVENT
This event enriches the cultural tourism offer of Split-Dalmatia County, with the revival of the historical and traditional events through staged historical narratives, battles and legends.
These moments of mystical history, with top actors and superb scenery, will be accompanied with a lot of entertainment, dancing and many surprises …

Be our guests and experience Dalmatia! 🙂

Dalmatian hot spots magazin
Udruga Dalmatia Event
Gundulićeva 26, 21000 Split, OIB 50317047111
hotspots.net.hr
info@dalmatian-hotspots.com

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At the very heart of the island, surrounded by peaceful pastures and ancient stone walls,
settles the village of Kolan. The hardworking, hospitable and open hearted villagers are
true masters of authentic local dishes like cheese, prosciutto and lamb, and the small
gourmet restaurants and taverns are a wonderful setting for trying them out, with a glass of
good wine.
Kolan has a cultural and historical heritage that it carefully preserves and proudly shows.
The Ethnographic museum exhibits a number of artifacts, each of which has a story to tell,
as well as photographs of the time when coal was transported to Italian towns from the
coal mines in the field of Kolan, the remains of which are still visible. The old wells and St.
Luka, St. Jeronim, St. Marija and St. Vid churches are also very interesting to see.
The nearby field of Kolan is extremely favorable for the cultivation of vines and olives,
while the stony landscape with aromatic herbs is perfect for the grazing of sheep which
leads to the production of the renown cheese of Pag.
Kolanjsko blato (Kolan muds) is an ornithological reservation with 163 bird species nesting
in the wetland habitat. The reservation is equipped for bird watching, with information
boards and walking and biking trails.
An ideal place for a quiet vacation is the Mandre settlement on the Kolan riviera; hidden in
the dense oak forest with a wonderful view of the nearby islets of Maun and Škrda with
their bays and gorgeous beaches. The promenade by the sea with a range of cafe bars
and taverns serving local foods, bowling, playgrounds and the hospitality of locals are
there for the memorable holiday of each visitor.
Kolanjski gajac is a modern tourist resort that became very attractive due to the proximity
of Novalja and Zrće beach. Its beautiful, sandy beaches St.Duh, Čista, Prnjica and Rogoze
offer clean sea and a view of the islands stony landscape. Katarelac beach near Zrće is for
those that enjoy activities-ski lift and entertainment.

Turistička Zajednica Općine Kolan
Trg kralja Tomislava
23251 Kolan, otok Pag

Turistički ured Kolan:
Tel/Fax: 00385 (0)23 698 290

Turistički ured Mandre:
Tel/Fax: 00385 (0)23 697 203

Turistički ured Kolanjski Gajac:
Tel/Fax: 00385 (0)53 684 107

URL: www.tzkolan-mandre.com
Email: tz.kolan-mandre@zd.t-com.hr

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The charming Dalmatian resort Privlaka is situated on a large and flat, sandy peninsula.
The place is known for the people who used to dig the sand from the sea -sabunjari. They
were the ones that built the white town of Zadar (a 15 minutes’ drive away) after World
War II. and have left a deep mark in the lives of the people of Privlaka.

The crystal sand is not just a symbol, but also the key attraction of this destination.
Beautiful beaches, combined with warm and clean sea, are the best invitation for tourists,
so Privlaka is often visited by families with children. Besides the family, it is also suitable
for medical tourism, since, apart from pure and fresh sea air, it boasts the healing black
mud of exceptional quality!

If you’re a fan of cultural attractions, visit the Romanesque church of Sv. Vid from the 14th
century and the parish church of St.Mary-one of the finest examples of Neoclassical
architecture. In case you like active vacation, an attractive bike trail is available, while a
well equipped water sports center is right next to the Sabunike tourist resort.

Don’t miss out on the fun in Privlaka- the key event is the traditional festival called
“Privlačka Night” (4.08). Thanks to the entertaining cultural program that includes
performances by famous musicians and a rich tasting, it became recognizable in the wider
area of the county. If you like to take part in cultural events, visit the performances of KUD
“Privlaka” and “Libar” women’s choir. Experience a typical Dalmatian atmosphere in this
desert rose-like place, made from sand, smell of the sea and folk songs!

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All through the year 2012 there have been numerous reports of Dubrovnik by the world media.

Web portals, printed magazines, TV stations from all over the world: the U.S.A, Brazil, Mexico, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Turkey and Japan have been reporting on all aspects of the Dubrovnik offer, as a quality tourist destination, recommending it to their readers as a desirable place to rest and stay, with a great offer of special programs. Most announcements have been published by the British media, which is evidence of the Dubrovnik popularity among British tourists.

In early 2012 one of the major Internet portals in the U.S.A., The Huffington Post, based on data from the tourism site Uptake founded by Yen Lee – ranked Dubrovnik as the second top destination chosen by Face book users. Lee came up with interesting data by analysing over 200 million comments, statuses, photo descriptions and check-ins of Face book users that also used his site. This is a great proof of quality of Dubrovnik’s on-line promotion.

When it comes to the British media the one that stands out is BBC Travel magazine which proclaimed Dubrovnik one of the five most rewarding cities in Europe.
The Guardian, called Dubrovnik a real treat, vibrant museum and an idyllic town, and the prestigious Daily Mail enthusiastic by the cleanliness of the City recommends to its readers what not to miss in Dubrovnik. The same newspaper publishes an article about Tina Turner having fun on a yacht in Dubrovnik http://bit.ly/P0UOZJ, and furthermore it advises the six things that must be seen in Croatia with Dubrovnik being the first on the list http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2018230/Six-things–Croatia.html

The Telegraph advises buying holiday houses near Dubrovnik, as well as what to do and see in Dubrovnik while The Independent praises Croatian coast, with special emphasis on the beauty of our city.

As a tourist destination Dubrovnik is known also in the American market, and prestigious men’s lifestyle magazine GQ, which is published monthly with a circulation of more than one million copies, ranked Dubrovnik among the undiscovered cities in Europe.
Recently, the most widely read American newspaper; The New York Times has published a report about Dubrovnik titled “36 Hours in Dubrovnik” in which the author in the first sentence expresses his regret, for Dubrovnik – being revealed!
American Fox News includes Dubrovnik among the world’s top five old cities, and The Huffington Post points out Dubrovnik again placing it second among the top five most desirable honeymoon destinations.

Dubrovnik has been promoted even by reports in Swiss magazines ’24 heures’,’Tele’ and ‘Reisen und Kultur Journal’, and in highly circulated German magazine ‘Frau im Leben’. The leading German travel magazine, read by up to half a million readers, ‘Geo Saison’ published a report about Dubrovnik in ten pages, with the topic of ‘he best autumn city break’.
There has been published a report about Dubrovnik on sixteen pages in the Turkish magazine ‘JetLife’ and reports on the sixteen pages in the most circulated and oldest Japanese magazine ’25ans wedding’ of Dubrovnik as a desirable wedding destination. Benelux portal ‘Around the Globe’ recommends this southernmost Croatian city as one of the most desirable and best destinations in Europe.
The popular Brazilian television network Globo published a series of reports on Croatia, and the whole show about Dubrovnik.
We are convinced that such praise and recommendations will be an additional motive to visitors to come to our city and discover the richness and variety of its beauty and attractiveness.

Source and foto: http://www.tzdubrovnik.hr

8th NATIONAL FAIR OF PROSCIUTTO HAM and Dry-Cured Meat Products with International Participation
15.04.13

Friday and Saturday, 19-20 April 2013, 9 a.m.

We wish to inform you that on 19-20 April 2013 the 8th National Fair of Prosciutto Ham and Dry-Cured Meat Products with International Participation will be held at the School Sports Hall in Sinj. Thus we invite you to join the event.

PROGRAMME OF THE FAIR

19 April 2013, Friday (closed to the public)

10.00 a.m. PROSCIUTTO HAM QUALITY EVALUATION PROGRAMME

10.30 a.m. SAMPLE DELIVERY AND MARKING

11.00 a.m. PROSCIUTTO HAM QUALITY EVALUATION

20 April 2013, Saturday

09.00 a.m. ARRIVAL OF EXHIBITORS

11.30 a.m. CULTURAL PROGRAMME

01.00 p.m. OPENING CEREMONY

02.00 p.m. WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS

03:15 p.m. CULTURAL PROGRAMME

05.30 p.m. FAIR CLOSING PROGRAMME

– Announcement of contest results

– Awarding ceremony

– Closing of the Fair

Foto: Ante Latinac

Contact:

PODUZETNIČKI CENTAR SINJ d.o.o
Address: Vrlička 41, 21230 Sinj
Phone.+385 (0)21 82 44 53
Fax: +385(0)21 66 03 78
Mob: +385 (0)91 735 65 26
E-mail: pcsinjab@net.hr

RICH EVENT OFFER OF THE ŠIBENIK’S AREA
Territorially is the Šibenik-Knin Region the smallest one among all the Dalmatian regions, even though it is known for its event character and long-time traditions in international terms.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
As the centre of the Region, the town of Šibenik is especially interesting because of its event character. The oldest Croatian town on the coast, Šibenik preserved its children’s, playful side, coming to the fore every summer all over again when the old city centre becomes an open stage and its main actors are children. “Children’s Town”, as it is often called, is for more then half century the host of the only children’s manifestation in the whole Croatia with the international reputation – the International Children’s Festival, bringing smile to the faces of children and adults every year during the last week of June and the first one of July. It is not only, that it calls them to enjoy the performances, concerts or exhibitions of foreign or Croatian little and grown up artists, but also to give their own contribution to the Festival by joining different workshops during those 15 days of the Festival. During the Festival one little town, what Šibenik actually is, gets completely different dimensions – it becomes a gathering place, a centre of artists, theatre groups, musicians and scientists, big and little ones, all streaming to the same goal – to play good, to relax, to have really great fun!

INTERNATIONAL MEDIEVAL FAIR IN ŠIBENIK
Besides the international manifestation for children, Šibenik is known for another international one – International Medieval Fair in Šibenik. It was held for the first time in 2005 and since then the town of Šibenik brings back every year at the end of September in the honour of St. Michael – the Patron’s Day the spirit of the past medieval times. For three days long people in traditional clothes, jugglers, clowns, fanfares, archers, knights, organists and many other dominate the town, and at the same time the Šibenik artisans demonstrate the traditional ways of wood, metal, undergrowth and stone processing.

MUSIC EVENINGS
Known as the best singers in Dalmatia, the inhabitants of Šibenik are especially proud of the Evenings of Dalmatian songs traditionally held at the end of August offering special experience of the Dalmatian traditional song. The Jazz Festival in Vodice as proof that song lovers are not only in Šibenik is traditionally held every year during July for two evenings offering unforgettable jazz atmosphere by the sea gathering Croatian and foreign jazz musicians. The traditional Fest of Vodice is throughout the years one of the most visited and biggest local fests in Dalmatia, known for its rich music program and famous midnight firework.

A NEW BEGINNING INTRODUCING THE GARDEN TISNO
New festival location announced for 2012 near beautiful town of Tisno• Lots of exciting new features to reveal – as well as everyone’s old favourites too • Apartments and luxury camping options now on site in Garden Village• Barbarellas expands with amazing outdoor club space for everyone• First wave of world-class DJs and live acts announced mid-January

EVENTS WITHIN NAUTICAL TOURISM
Nautical guests will find pleasure in the Adriatic Boat Show, an especially important event held every year in September in Šibenik, emphasizing little ship building, which makes it unique. For all the lovers of the sea and maritime activities, there is also the Big Game Fishing in Jezera on the island of Murter. The regatta Latinsko idro is also unavoidable event, one of the symbols of the island of Murter.

CUSTOMS OF THE ŠIBENIK’S AREA
For all the lovers of old traditional customs and good food, there are the Eco-etno Fair held in the smallest town of the Šibenik’s region – the town of Skradin, the Festival of the rural culture in Knin, the Evening of the homemade dishes in Pirovac, as well as the Customs of Primošten – of the area known for the production of one of the Croatian highest quality red wines, the Babić red wine. There is also the Traditional donkey race in Tribunj, bringing the smile to the faces of the big and little ones.

Calendar
Carnival in Murter / February
Agrotourism Fair / Skradin / 01.05. – 02.05.2013.
Regatta Kornati Cup / Murter / April
The Flower Fair / Tisno / 09.05.
Adriatic boat show / Šibenik / 09.-12.05.
The International Children’s Festival / Šibenik / June 22th – July 06th
The Garden Festival / Tisno / 03.-10.07.
The Madonna of Tarac / Murter / 4th july
Jazz Festival Vodice / 29.-30.07.
Traditional donkey race / Tribunj / 01.08.
Krapanj feast / Krapanj-Brodarica / August 2
Vodice feast / 04.08.
Terraneo – summer eco music festival / Šibenik / 07.-9.08.
Dalmatian chanson evenings / Šibenik / 23.-24.08.
The wedding ceremony of Murter / August
Festival of the Rural Culture / Knin / August
Local cuisine evening / Pirovac / August
The customs of Primošten / August
The International Medieval Fair in Šibenik / 07.-09.09.
Big game fishing / Jezera / the end of September
Regatta LATINSKO IDRO / Murter / September

Foto i tekst: www.sibenikregion.com