Eventi per il 2025

HOLLY MASS FIOROVA - LOBORIKA

You are warmly invited to the celebration of the feast day of St. Flor, which will take place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5 PM at the Church of St. Flor in Loborika.

St. Flor, a bishop from the Italian town of Oderzo, is considered one of the earliest proclaimers of the Christian faith in Istria, particularly in the area around Pula. His veneration is deeply rooted in the tradition of this region, and churches in Loborika, Pomer, and Kranjci are dedicated to him.

Let us come together to celebrate the feast of this beloved saint and pray for his intercession.

OUR LADY OF HEALTH IN HRELJIĆI

This Sunday, starting program at 10 am, a solemn Holy Mass in honor of Our Lady of Health will be held in Hreljići. The pilgrimage gathering in front of the church bearing the same name, built back in 1726, is part of a long-standing tradition and deep religious devotion in southern Istria.

After the Mass, the cultural and musical program begins with a performance by KUD Mate Balota from Rakalj, followed by Trio Asi, who will lift the atmosphere with their music.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a variety of food and drink offerings, and the youngest can have fun riding the mini train from Ranch Barba Tone.

At 4 pm, a football match will take place between NK Manjadvorci and NK Cement.

Parking is provided for all visitors, and everyone is kindly asked to follow the temporary traffic regulations.

The pilgrimage to Our Lady of Health in Hreljići is one of the smallest Marian shrines in Croatia, yet it holds great spiritual power. Every year, on the second Sunday of October, it gathers faithful from all over Istria and beyond.

During the solemn procession with the statue of Our Lady, accompanied by prayer and song, the faithful pray for health and personal intentions. After the Mass, visitors have the opportunity to venerate the sacred image in the parish church and, in a special way, express their gratitude and entrust themselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

You are welcome!

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!

FREE GUIDED TOUR OF THE REMAINS OF THE CHURCH OF ST. THEODORE (TUDOR)

Tourist Board Marčana invites history and archaeology enthusiasts to a free guided tour of the remains of the Church of St. Theodore, led by Siniša Pamić, Head of the Department of Terrestrial Archaeology and Senior Conservation Archaeologist at the Croatian Conservation Institute, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Meeting point: Rakalj town square at 11:00 AM.
Tour duration: approx. 45 minutes.
Participation is free, but registration is mandatory via info@tzmarcana.com no later than Friday, November 28 by 12:00 PM.

The site with the remains of the Church of St. Theodore, locally known as Sv. Tudor, is located near the local road connecting Krnica and Rakalj. The church is a single-nave structure with a square Gothic sanctuary inscribed in a semicircular apse, aligned according to traditional orientation.

Interest in the site over the past 150 years has mainly been driven by the discovery of two votive altars inscribed in Latin, dedicated to the only known male deity of the Histri tribe — Melosocus. In addition, three more altars dedicated to the same deity were discovered in the nearby Golubinčina cave.

Since 2018, archaeological excavations have been taking place at the site, funded by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia, and carried out by the Croatian Conservation Institute. Initial work included clearing the site of dense vegetation, trial archaeological excavations, and documentation of the existing condition.

During the excavations, remains discovered include the foundations of the semicircular apse with two lesenes, the west facade wall, the entire south wall, stone paving, and a lime mortar floor inside the church. The first church, nearly 8 meters shorter than the preserved structure, was built on the foundations of an earlier Late Antiquity structure of unknown purpose. It likely partially collapsed and was later rebuilt during the Romanesque period, when it was extended westward to its current length of 21 meters, while retaining the original width.

Research so far indicates the church underwent another restoration in the 15th century, when a square Gothic sanctuary, triumphal arch, and pointed vault were added within the semicircular apse. The side entrances on the north and south walls were walled up, and burials took place around the church in stone-built graves made of dry walls and upright stone slabs, covered with stone lids.

Besides the church walls, a major focus was on the cemetery surrounding the church. By the end of 2025, 70 graves had been excavated, often containing multiple individuals. The deceased were typically buried in a west–east orientation, laid on their backs with legs extended, arms crossed over the chest or abdomen, or with one arm on the torso and the other extended alongside the body.

Radiocarbon analysis of samples from various graves indicates that burials at the site occurred from the early 13th to the first quarter of the 16th century. Anthropological analysis revealed a higher number of adult male burials than female, with approximately 50% male, 18% female, and 32% children. Based on the osteological material analyzed so far, most of the adults buried at St. Theodore suffered from severe congenital or acquired deformities and chronic illnesses, requiring ongoing care during their lifetimes.

ST MARY OF LUZAR - TRADITIONAL CRAFTS FAIR

WINE, CHEESE & EVOO STROLL

We are announcing the fall Wine, Cheese & EVOO Stroll in the area of ​​the Marčana destination. This time we take you through Loborika and Radeki Polje.  During the walk, you will have the opportunity to taste products starting from: Vesna Sir and Ča EDMU near Vesna Sir Loborika, Vina Diković at the Bicycling House in Loborica for which a visit was organized and guided, Vina Siljan, Vina Šegota and OPG Paronić at the recently renovated pond “Lokva” in Loborica, OPG Martinčić in Radeka Polje and at the last point Vina Kalavojna in Radeka Polje with live music. Register on time, no later than 31.10. until 12 noon at info@tzmarcana.com or phone 052 823 696. Registration fee per person is €40.

3rd LOBORIKA FUN DAY

3rd LOBORIKA FUN DAY

LOBORIKA FUN BIKE TOURS – recreational bike rides of 6km and 20km.

Tour of the House of Cycling and socializing to the rhythm of DJ Fabris Radin.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER.

Kalendar TZO Marčana 09-10-11 mjesec

IN THE RAKALJ POT & RAKALJ IN THE HEART

Marčana Tourist Board announces the traditional gastronomic event “In the Rakalj pot” and the 31st folklore festival “Rakalj in the heart” for Sunday, September 7th.

THE OLDTIMER EXHIBITION AND ISTRIAN PRODUCTS MARKET

On Tuesday, August 26th at 6pm in Krnica, the Oldtimer Exhibition and Istrian Products Market will be held on the square.

SINGING & PLAYING IN A TRADITIONAL WAY

Concert to collect voluntary donations for the new electronic organ of the Church of Our Lady of Health.

Marčana Tourist Board and the Municipality of Marčana invite you on Saturday at 7:30 pm in front of the Church of Our Lady of Health in Hreljići to the concert “Singing and Playing in a Traditional Way”.

On this occasion, donations will be collected for the purchase of a new electronic organ of the Church of St. Mother of Health.

The concert will bring together local singers and musicians who cherish traditional Istrian music through singing and playing.

The program will be hosted by Mr. Josip “Bepo” Šestan.

Let’s try to come in as many numbers as possible, for a good cause and so that old traditions are not lost.

MOSAIC OF MARČANA by Croaterra

On Thursday, August 14th at 6pm, in front of the Marčana Tourist Board office, there will be an exhibition of all participants of the creative ceramic painting workshops and the installation of the joint work MOSAIC OF MARČANA by Croaterra. You are welcome.

ROKOVA KRNICA - Domenica & EL Duo

The Marčana Tourist Board announces Rokova – a traditional entertainment event, marking the feast of St. Rocco, which will be held this Saturday, August 16th, on the square in Krnica. The musical program begins at 9 pm with a performance by EL Duo – Eleonora Dobrović and Luka Brgić, and at 10 pm Domenica from Vela Luka will take the stage with her band.
The event is organized by the Marčana Tourist Board in cooperation with the Municipality of Marčana. Parking for visitors is planned along the access roads to the center of Krnica.

MARČANSKO ŠUGO

This year’s edition of Marčana šugo/ sauce will be held on Thursday, August 14th at the playground in Marčana.
The program starts at 6 pm with the cooking of competitive sauce with polenta. The sauce preparation competition will be supervised, tasted and finally evaluated by a three-member expert jury. The culinary teams that will compete in the preparation of the best scurvy are: Marčanske maškare, UHDDR Marčana, Veseli policijaci, Ekipa Valtura and DVD Municipality of Marčana.
In addition to tasting the competitive sauce, the caterers will also offer an additional large pot of sauce which will be served with polenta and bread. The entertainment part of the program will be provided by the Trio Istriano group from 7 pm. The announcement of the best sauce is scheduled for 9 pm.

ANCHOR FOR RIŠPET

Summer in Rakalj cannot go by without the event Anchor for Rišpet! Luka Bay becomes a stage under the stars, and all visitors can expect a unique musical experience with klapa songs that blend with the summer night and the sound of the waves. 🌅🎶 ✨ Experience Rišpet from land or sea – find your place under the starry sky and enjoy an unforgettable night! The concert is organized by DVD Marčana with the financial support of Marčana Tourist Board.📍 We recommend arriving early – to avoid crowds and secure the best place, whether on the shore or on the boat. See you in Luka Bay!

PERUŠKI NIGHT

Peruški Night is organized by NK Arne Peruški with the financial support of the Marčana Tourist Board. Parking for visitors is planned along the access roads to Peruški.

FILIPANA NIGHT

Filipana Night will be held on Monday, August 4, in Filipana. From 9 p.m., along with the catering offer, visitors to the Folk fest will be entertained by the Ritmo Band. Parking for visitors is provided along the access roads to Filipana.

``In the Rakalj Pot`` and the 31st folklore festival ``Rakalj in the Heart``

Marčana Tourist Board announces the traditional gastronomic event “In the Rakalj Pot” and the 31st folklore festival “Rakalj in the Heart” on Saturday, September 7th. The event will be held on the playground in Rakalj. Culinary teams will start cooking maneštra in Rakalj pots at 6 pm, at 8.30 pm. a performance by the folklore groups of Mate Balota Cultural and Artistic Association from Rakalj and their guests will follow. The visitors will be entertained from start to finish by the Duo Magnolia, and there will also be a special catering offer of Istrian dishes such as maneštra, prosciutto and cheese. At the end of the folklore festival, a three-member expert jury will announce and award the three best maneštra/istrian soup. Local producers and family farms will exhibit their homemade products and handmade souvenirs. With the aim of valorizing the tradition of pottery, Marčana Tourist Board will exhibit several examples of the Rakalj pot.
The event is organized by Marčana Tourist Board together with Mate Balota Cultural and Artistic Association from Rakalj and DVD Marčana.
Parking for visitors is planned along the access road and next to playground football field.

3rd OLIVER'S EVENINGS

KRNICA SUMMER SUNDAYS MUSIC NIGHTS

ALL VILLAGES TOGETHER- ANELIDI

The program organized by the Divšići Bocce Club starts at 2 pm with the Memorial Bocce Tournament “Josip Krajcer”, and the fun continues at 9 pm with dance performances by Anelidi – the longest-running Istrian band, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year.

KLAPA EVENING IN THE PORT- KLAPA TERAN

On Friday, July 4th, a klapa evening will be held on the waterfront at Port of Krnica, featuring the vocal group Klapa “Teran”.
The male vocal group Klapa “Teran” comes from the village of Trviž in Istria and is named after one of the finest red wines – Teran. The group has been active since 2001 and consists of eight members. Since 2002, it has hosted the event “Evening of Croatian Klapas” in Trviž. Klapa Teran has performed at numerous klapa gatherings and festivals, as well as at charity concerts throughout Croatia and abroad.
Their repertoire includes traditional klapa songs (a cappella), klapa compositions, and arrangements of popular klapa and other songs. The program particularly highlights arrangements performed with guitar accompaniment.

PETROVA- Alen Vitasović Band & Trio Emanon

The Marčana Tourist Board announces Petrova – a traditional entertainment event, marking the feast of St. Peter, which will be held on Sunday, June 29th on the square in Marčana.
The evening music program starts at 9 pm with a performance by the excellent Trio Emanon with a repertoire of domestic and foreign pop songs.
At 10:30 pm, the inimitable Alen Vitasović and his band will take the stage.
Great fun awaits you in Marčana!
Parking for visitors is provided in the meadow by the Kalić pond and along the access roads to the center of Marčana.

In the spirit of spring playfulness, the Marčana Tourist Board invites the interested public to a creative ceramic painting workshop in Kavran this Sunday, June 8th at 10 am. The workshop is organized and implemented by the Association for the Promotion of Artistic Creativity CROATERRA from Šarići with the financial support of the Marčana Tourist Board. The workshop will be led by Iva Vrbanec Šarić, the owner of the Ideja Art Keramika brand. The planned duration of the workshop is 180 minutes, from 10 am to 1 pm. Participation is free, but registration is required at udruga.croaterra@gmail.com or at 092 347 0700, no later than Friday, June 6th. The workshop is adapted to all ages, the works are painted with engobes – paints based on white clay that are completely harmless, or with acrylic paints. The culture of creative tourism encourages the imagination and artistic expression of the participants and also promotes the Marčana destination area. Namely, in each workshop, the participants will paint one ceramic object such as a decorative tile, wall tile, house, etc., and one irregular relief tile that will be part of the Marčana mosaic – the final work of the participants of the cycle of all four workshops, with which they will leave their personal mark, a creative imprint on the destination. In addition to this week’s workshop in Kavran, workshop will also be held on July 6 in Rakalj. Relief tiles with the signatures of all participants, in different patterns and colors, will be combined into the final work – a ceramic wall map of the Marčana destination.

RECORDS ABOUT KRNICA PONDS

Our esteemed professor, Klara Buršić Matijašić from Krnica, will tell us a lot of interesting information and experiences about the history of ponds in Krnica and the surrounding area on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5th at 5 pm in the small hall in Krnica. All nature lovers are welcome. See you there.

FREE CERAMICS PAINTING WORKSHOPS - MARČANA MOSAIC

In the spirit of spring playfulness, the Marčana Tourist Board invites the interested public to a creative ceramic painting workshop at the Community Center in Filipana this Sunday, June 1st at 10 am. The workshop is organized and implemented by the Association for the Promotion of Artistic Creativity CROATERRA from Šarići with the financial support of the Marčana Tourist Board. The workshop will be led by Iva Vrbanec Šarić, the owner of the Ideja Art Keramika brand. The planned duration of the workshop is 180 minutes, from 10 am to 1 pm. Participation is free, but registration is required at udruga.croaterra@gmail.com or at 092 347 0700, no later than Friday, May 30th. The workshop is adapted to all ages, the works are painted with engobes – paints based on white clay that are completely harmless, or with acrylic paints. The culture of creative tourism encourages the imagination and artistic expression of the participants and also promotes the Marčana destination area. Namely, in each workshop, the participants will paint one ceramic object such as a decorative tile, wall tile, house, etc., and one irregular relief tile that will be part of the Marčana mosaic – the final work of the participants of the cycle of all four workshops, with which they will leave their personal mark, a creative imprint on the destination. In addition to this week’s workshop in Filipana, workshops will also be held on June 8 in Kavran and July 6 in Rakalj. Relief tiles with the signatures of all participants, in different patterns and colors, will be combined into the final work – a ceramic wall map of the Marčana destination.

GUIDED TOUR OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES OF PELIČETI AND BOŠKINA

The Tourist Board Marčana invites history and archaeology lovers to a free guided tour of two significant archaeological sites, Peličeti and Boškina, led by archaeologist Siniša Pamić from the Croatian Conservation Institute on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Participants will gather at 10 a.m. at the AL Peličeti in the settlement of Stancija Peličeti. After visiting the first site, a group trip by private vehicle is planned to the second, 14 km away site – Boškina near the village of Krvavići. The planned duration of the tour is approximately 90 minutes and it is necessary to come with your own mobile means. Participation is free, but registration is required at info@tzmarcana.com no later than Friday, June 6, by 10 a.m.

2nd MEMORIAL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT ``TIHOMIR PERCAN``

On May 31 at 3 pm, the Memorial Futsal Tournament “Tihomir Percan” will be held for the second time at the playground in Rakalj. The tournament is dedicated to the prematurely deceased archaeologist, a Rakalj native who we all remember only for his positive, investigative spirit, and most importantly, for his incredible human qualities.
The tournament itself will have a humanitarian purpose, and it will bring together six teams, six groups that had the honor of sharing their everyday lives with Tihomir for part of their lives. In addition to the six mentioned teams, this event will be enhanced by a children’s exhibition match that will be held just before the final, which should start around 8:30 pm.
After the tournament, there will be a joint dinner, socializing and a screening of the Champions League final in which Inter and PSG will meet.
A large number of caterers, craftsmen and individuals from our area will donate food, drinks, T-shirts and other products so that everyone present can additionally enjoy the company during the tournament. We are proud that a huge group of people gathered in the organization of the tournament, full of enthusiasm and the desire to make this tournament a long-standing tradition.
See you at Bolovan. 

SOUTH ISTRIA GREEN WEEKENDS

South Istria Green Weekends is an event dedicated to a sustainable lifestyle, healthy habits and harmony with nature.

Zeleni vikendi Južne Istre – Program

FREE CERAMICS PAINTING WORKSHOPS - MARČANA MOSAIC

SOUTH ISTRIA GREEN WEEKENDS

South Istria Green Weekends is an event dedicated to a sustainable lifestyle, healthy habits and harmony with nature.

Schedule: Zeleni vikendi Južne Istre 10-11.05. Program – Schedule

TRADITIONAL GATHERING IN ORBANIĆI FOR MAY 1ST 55TH “DONKEY RACE” AND CELEBRATION OF ST. PHILIP

Organized by BK Orbanići, a traditional gathering will be held in Orbanići on Thursday, May 1st. The “Donkey Race” is traditionally held on Labor Day and the feast of Filiplja – St. Philip and Jacob. It is the longest-running Donkeys race in Istria, which has been organized for more than 50 years, and the first race was held back in 1968. The program begins at 5 p.m., and after the race with the loads around the village, a traditional competition in breaking the pijadina (a deep salad plate) will be held. Participants, from the youngest to the oldest, with a bandage on their heads, must feel their way to the position to break the pijadina with a stick. The village atmosphere will be complemented by local singers and Duo Magnolija performing Istrian hits on the accordion, mih, roženice and other traditional instruments. The event brings together a large number of folk singers and traditional music players and faithfully represents Istrian folklore and customs.

CAMINO SOUTH ISTRIA

Camino South Istria – Pilgrim steps through history, nature, and spirituality

The path takes us from the ancient site of Nezakcij, through peaceful green trails perfect for meditation, all the way to the medieval village of Mutvoran – a place of spiritual rest.

At the end of the route – traditional Istrian maneštra and friendly gathering, in true Camino spirit: sharing, connection, and the joy of simplicity.

Camino South Istria is:� part of the Croatian Camino route� marked with the iconic scallop shell of St. James � 192 km in total length� divided into 7 chapters / days of walking

Registrations are now open!� Learn more and sign up: www.southistria.com

Experience Istria step by step – join us and feel what it means to walk with purpose.

6TH OLIVE OIL AND WINE FESTIVAL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARČANA

The cheerful melodies and lyrics of Škico Acoustic Band, traditionally inspired by wine themes and Istrian traditions, will provide the entertainment part of the program. So come to Krnica and taste the exhibitors’ homemade products.

WINE, CHEESE & STROLL

We are announcing the spring Wine, Cheese & Honey Stroll in the area of ​​the Marčana destination. This time we take you through Rakalj and Old Rakalj. At the last stop, at the Šegota family (Šegota Wines), a snack awaits us with live music by Serđo Valić.
Register on time, no later than April 18. until 12 noon at info@tzmarcana.com or phone 052 823 696.
Registration fee per person is €40.

VERSES IN HONOR OF WOMEN AT THE WELL IN MARČANA 🌹

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MARCH, APRIL & MAY

Ožujak, travanj svibanj 2025 kalendar

MARČANA MASQUERADE

Marčana masquerade start their procession from the Kalić pond on Saturday, March 1. at 8 a.m. The puppet burning show will take place on the Marčana square around 7:30 p.m. After the puppet burning show, a big party directed by the Alfa Time band starts in the sports hall in Marčana.

SETTING UP A HOUSE FOR BOOKS IN MARČANA ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOOK GIVING DAY

As part of the Small Free Library project, in cooperation with the Municipality, the Tourist Board and the Primary School in Marčana, the official opening of the Book House will take place.

The house will be located in the children’s park across the street from the school and kindergarten.

Motto of the International Book Giving Day:

“Take, read, return and donate!”.

We invite all lovers of books and reading to join us

VALENTINE'S DAY IN KRNICA ❤️

MUSEUM NIGHT IN LOBORIKA AND RAKALJ - January 31 from 6-10 p.m

See more about the program and points of interest at www.noc-muzeja.hr. Plan a tour of the museum to your heart’s content and be sure to stop by Loborika and Rakalj!

Masquerade time- CANCELLED!

The masquerade company “Vajka Pronti” is embarking on a new adventure.In these cold, sometimes gloomy days, we will be happy and entertained through many settlements.You can find the exact plan of the visit and the entertainment they are giving us in the picture we are sharing with you.

5th round of the Istrian winter running league powered by Plava Laguna.

On Sunday, January 12, 2025. at 10.am in Krnica, the regular round of the Istrian winter running league powered by Plava Laguna will take place. Registrations starts at 9am.

NEW YEAR'S DAY CONFUSION BY BIRIKINA PULA

On Friday, December 13 at 11 a.m. in the community center in Rakalj, the Birikina Association from Pula will perform the play “New Year’s Day Ties”. The play is intended for preschoolers and lower grades of primary schools. Let’s step together into the most beautiful time of the year and the adventures it brings us.

DANCE EVENINGS BY FABRIS RADIN

The Marčana Tourist Board invites you to the Advent concert in Marčana on Saturday, December 7th, at 5 p.m. After the concert, in front of the St. Petar i Pavla, there’ll be an appropriate social gathering.

Ženska vokalna skupina Mendule, Vrsar

1. Ave Maria,
2. Ko košuta
3. You raise me up

Ženska klapa Agata, Kanfanar

1. We whish you a Merry Christmas
2. Radujte se narodi
3. Ring Christmas bells (imamo i hrvatski tekst!)
   

Muška klapa Castrum Veneris, ZT Kaštel

1. Adeste fideles
2. Transeamus usque Bethlehem
3. Dobra večer Bog da / Kolendra

Ženska vokalna skupina Theremines, ZT Šišan

1. Siyahamba
2. Bijeli Božić
3. A La Nanita Nana

SVI SKUPA

Tiha noć

Alma Martinčić, Marčana

Advent u Marčani, recitacija nadahnuta događanjem

DANCE EVENINGS BY FABRIS RADIN

You are welcome. 

DANCE EVENINGS BY FABRIS RADIN

You are welcome.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2024

Calendar of events for November and December. You are welcome.

Kalendar Studeni – Prosinac 2024

ST. MARY OF HEALTH IN HRELJIĆI

This Sunday, with the program beginning at 10 a.m., there will be a mass celebration of St. Mary of Health in Hreljići.

Throughout the day, except during the Holy Mass, a train ride directed by “Rancha Barba Tone” will be organized, and after the Holy Mass, the children’s program “The Magical World of Balloons” will be performed, as well as inflatables for children’s joy.

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Health near the same name church in Hreljići is a well-known Marian pilgrimage site in southern Istria and one of the smallest Marian sanctuaries in Croatia. Every year, on the second Sunday of October, believers and pilgrims from Istria and beyond gather in front of the church. On this occasion, the faithful take part in a procession with the statue of the Mother of God / Our Lady of Health around the church, begging for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for health, and after the mass celebration, pilgrims have the opportunity to bow in front of the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the parish church and thereby express their faith and respect for this a pilgrimage shrine with a long tradition. The Church of Our Lady of Health was built in 1726.

WINE & HONEY STROLL

CELEBRATION OF ST. MARY OF LUZAR IN MUTVORAN

LOBORIKA FUN DAY

SOUL SHOWER - DANIJELA MARTINOVIĆ CANCELLED!

KRNICA SUMMER SUNDAYS MUSIC NIGHTS

This sunday we invite you to the third Krnica Summer Sundays Music Nights concert. Enjoy the musical performance of the Duo Sunrise ( Tea Mužić, vocal and Dario Budicin, guitar) from 7-10 pm on the square in Krnica. Welcome!

Near the church in Hreljići ``SINGING AND PLAYING IN THE NATIVE WAY``

Near the church in Hreljići “SINGING AND PLAYING IN THE NATIVE WAY” – August 22, 8 p.m.
A concert to collect donations for the new electronic organ of the Church of Our Lady of Health The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana and the Municipality of Marčana invite you this Thursday at 8 p.m. in front of the Church of Our Lady of Health in Hreljići for the concert “Singing and playing in the native way”. On this occasion, donations will be collected for the purchase of a new electronic organ for the church of St. Mother of God of Health. The concert will bring together local singers and musicians who nurture traditional Istrian music through the sing and play. Damir Bedrina (accordion), Anđelo Milotić (mini accordion), Slavko Celija (corneals and string), Elvis Zenzerović (accordion) and singers from Rakalj: Cvitko Brgić, Klaudio Knapić and Ljiljana Miloš will perform. The program will be led by Mr. Josip Šestan. Let’s try to come in as many as possible, for a good cause and so that tradition is not lost

SCREENING OF THE NETFLIX FILM ``THE UNION`` - MARK WAHLBERG & HALLE BERRY

ROKOVA KRNICA - NIGHT EXPRESS & LARA DEMARIN BAND

ROKOVA – August 16, traditional folk festival in Krnica
NIGHT EXPRESS and Lara Demarin Band
1. “ROKOVA” FUTSAL TOURNAMENT
The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana announces Rokova – a traditional entertainment event, celebrating the feast of St. Rocco, which will be held on Friday, August 16, at the square in Krnica. The musical program starts at 9 p.m. with the performance of Lara Demarin and her band, and at 10 p.m. the madness of Night Express begins.
The event is organized by TZO Marčana in cooperation with the Municipality of Marčana and the utility company Mandalena d.o.o. Parking for visitors is provided along the access roads to the center of Krnica.
On the initiative and organization of the young man from Krnica, Danijel Škabić, the 1st Futsal tournament “Rokova” will be held that day on the school playground in Krnica. The tournament starts at 5 p.m. with the gathering of four local futsal teams that will compete in a friendly spirit, promoting sports and togetherness. The expected duration of the tournament is until approx. 8 p.m., and the award ceremony will take place on the square in Krnica just before 9 p.m. This event will provide an opportunity for all football fans to enjoy tense and exciting matches. The teams will do their best to show their skills and fighting spirit, so come and support your favorites, enjoy the sporting atmosphere, hang out with friends and family

MARČANSKO ŠUGO - TU I TAMO BAND CONCERT

PERUŠKI NIGHT – Folk festival

Peruški Night will be held on Sunday, August 4, at the futsal field in Peruški. From 9 p.m., along with the catering offer, visitors to the folk festival will be entertained by the Lucky Band. The organizer of the folk festival is Tourist Board Marčana in cooperation with the communal company Mandalena d.o.o. and Football Club Peruški. Parking for visitors is provided along the access roads to Peruški.

FILIPANA NIGHT – Folk festival

Filipana Night will be held on Saturday, August 3, in Filipana. From 9 p.m., along with the catering offer, visitors to the Folk festival will be entertained by the 3M Band. The organizer of the Folk festival is Tourist Board Marčana in cooperation with the communal company Mandalena d.o.o. Parking for visitors is provided along the access roads to Filipana.

``IN RAKALJ POT`` & 30TH FOLKLORE EXIBITION ``RAKALJ IN HEART`` WITH ``ŠČIKE``

The traditional gastronomic manifestation “IN RAKALJ POT” and the 30th folklore festival “RAKALJ IN HEART” with the Istrian Ethno folk rock Band ŠĆIKE.
Saturday, August 3 from 6pm at the playground in Rakalj, the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana announces the traditional gastronomic event “IN RAKALJ POT” and the 30th folklore show “Rakalj in heart”. The event will be held at the playground in Rakalj. Culinary teams start cooking soup in Rakljan pots at 6 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., there will be a revue performance by folklore groups HKGD Dunav from Vukovar, KUD Uljanik from Pula and the host of the meeting, KUD Mate Balota from Rakalj. Visitors will be entertained from start to finish by the Istrian Ethno folk rock Band Šćike, and there will also be an appropriate catering offer of Istrian dishes such as soup (maneštra) and prosciutto and cheese. At the end of the review, a three-member expert jury will declare and build the three best soups (maneštre). Local artisans and OPG will exhibit their domestic products (olive oil, wine and honey) and handmade souvenirs (pots, kažuni, dolls in traditional costumes).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR AUGUST

KALENDAR DOGAĐANJA TZO MARČANA KOLOVOZ 2024

2nd OLIVER'S EVENINGS – tribute concert to Oliver Dragojević

Marko Tolja, Ante Gelo, Bruno Krajcar and guest of the evening Iva Gortan on August 1 at 9 pm at St. Agnes in Old Rakalj. The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana invites you to the second edition of “Oliver’s Evenings”, a tribute concert to Oliver Dragojević, an unrepentant great musician and friend of Rakalj. “Oliver’s evenings” were imposed by themselves, as a natural continuation of the long-standing tradition of Oliver’s stays and performances in Rakalj, which was started by Bruno Krajcar in 2009. On Thursday, August 1st, 2024, on the plateau of the church of St. Agnes in Old Rakalj starting at 9 p.m., Marko Tolja (vocal), Ante Gelo (guitar) and Bruno Krajcar (keyboards) will perform with a repertoire of Oliver’s most beautiful songs. We expect a romantic evening full of emotions in a location with a magnificent view of the Luka bay and the open sea of ​​Kvarner. The guest of the evening will be Iva Gortan, a singer from Pazin who caught the public’s interest in 2015 in the TV show ‘The Voice’. Since then, she has been developing her musical expression by performing in the anthology show ‘A strana’ and collaborating with renowned performers of the local music scene. TZO Marčana invites visitors, lovers of Oliver’s songs, with which many generations have grown up, to come in as many as possible, to sing together, remember the beautiful verses and enjoy the music, so that his songs are never forgotten. Hay cubes instead of chairs will contribute to the atmosphere, as well as a rich offer of Barlogistic cocktails and wine labels from local winemakers. The concert is organized by TZO Marčana in cooperation with DVD and the Municipality of Marčana. In order to improve the flow of traffic to and from the concert location (viewpoint near St. Agnes in Old Rakalj), visitors are requested to arrive earlier, starting at 7 p.m. Disembarkation of visitors/companions is planned on the plateau below St. Agnes and that only the driver of the vehicle continues on the route directed towards the parking lot, where he will be transported back to the plateau by organized free transportation. The aforementioned coordination of vehicle parking for disembarkation/embarkation, parking and transport to/from the plateau will be organized from 7pm until the end of the concert. On the way back, only the driver will be transported back to the parking lot to pick up the vehicle, and the passengers will be picked up at the plateau, the same disembarkation point. We would like to thank the visitors in advance for their patience, timely arrival and compliance with traffic instructions for a pleasant arrival and departure from the concert and stay at the destination.

⚓️ANCHOR TO RIŠPET ⚓️

Visitors are asked to arrive at the location early to avoid crowds, both on land and at sea.

KRNICA SUMMER SUNDAYS MUSIC NIGHTS

This sunday we invite you to the second Krnica Summer Sundays Music Nights concert. Enjoy the musical performance of the Duo Sunrise ( Tea Mužić, vocal and Dario Budicin, guitar) from 7-10 pm on the square in Krnica. Welcome! 

KRNICA SUMMER SUNDAYS MUSIC NIGHTS

This sunday we invite you to the first Krnica Summer Sunday Music Nights concert. Enjoy the musical performance of the Sunrise Duo ( Tea Mužić, vocal and Dario Budicin, guitar) from 7.30-10.30 pm on the square in Krnica. Welcome!

ALL VILLAGES TOGETHER – July 13, traditional folk festival in Divšići. BOCCE TOURNAMENT and FUN WITH THE LEGENDARY GROUP ANELIDI

CONCERT TradInEtno and Ethno Croatia ORCHESTRA - ETHNO MUSICAL TREAT IN HRELJIĆI

This Friday, July 12, in front of the Church of the Mother of God of Health in Hreljići, starting at 9:00 p.m., a musical spectacle awaits lovers of ethnic melodies and rhythms. The repertoire of the most beautiful ethnic songs will be jointly performed by two orchestras: Ethno Croatia and TradInEtno Orchestra. The love for ethnic musical expression will bring together about 30 excellent musicians in joint interpretation and music making. The event is organized by the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana in cooperation with the International Cultural Center of Croatian Musical Youth in Grožnjan, the Municipality of Marčana, the Hreljići Parish Office and the Communal company Mandalena. Ethno Croatia is a project of Jeunesses Musicales International, a music camp where young people learn about traditional music from each other and with the help of artistic mentors, deepen and expand their knowledge about their own traditional musical culture, but also about the heritage of other cultures whose heirs participate in this international camp . Through learning the musical traditions of others, young people learn about equality, tolerance and democracy. The Ethno Croatia music camp has been held in Grožnjan for 19 years, with the aim of connecting young musicians from all over the world. Young people teach each other music from their cultures and countries, and in a week they prepare that repertoire together, with the help of artistic mentors (this year they are Jonas Malfliet from Belgium and Lucija Maroević from Croatia), in order to perform it in front of a wider audience after a week of work. audience. Ethno Croatia consists of about 20 musicians from different parts of the world, who play even more different instruments, and the charm is precisely that both the composition and the repertoire change every year. All the repertoire is learned by ear, with the so-called peer-to-peer method, which allows all calibers and levels of knowledge to participate in this unique music camp. This year’s Ethno Croatia orchestra will be made up of young people from Belgium, Sweden, Spain, Finland, but also Kenya, New Zealand, etc… This year’s artistic mentors of the Ethno Croatia music camp are Jonas Malfliet from Belgium and Lucija Maroević from Croatia, both are outstanding and experienced musicians. Lucija Maroević was born in Zagreb, where she has been involved in music since kindergarten, primarily singing in choirs. She studied ethnology and cultural anthropology as well as German language and literature at the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb, and during her studies she discovered the concept of Ethno camps, with which she has been actively working for the past 7 years. She visited several Ethno camps in Europe and the world (Ethno Germany 2018, Ethno France 2019, Ethno Croatia 2019 and 2020, Ethno India 2020) and similar events (TradInEtno 2017 – 2019, Folktrepó 2018 and 2019, Crescendo: Music of Change 2019…), and in 2021 she participated in the education for artistic mentors Ethnofonik. Her musical creativity primarily involves the preservation and reinterpretation of musical traditions, which she achieves by organizing and leading vocal workshops, working in ethno and world music ensembles, she is the artistic director of the choir Domestic guests and the founder and artistic director of MVA Kitice. Since 2022, she has been the organizer/project coordinator and resident artistic mentor of Ethno Croatia. Jonas Malfliet broke his little finger when he was three years old. No big deal, his mother said. The only thing is that he will not be able to become a professional musician. But it turned out that he quite stubbornly did not want to listen to his mother, and today he can’t keep his fingers off the black and white keys! He appears with his accordion in world music ensembles such as Damast Duo and Jiraan (with Syrian violinist Shalan Alhamwy) and the eight-piece Belgian-Brazilian party band Euforró. He accompanies theater productions and is an artistic mentor at several international music camps. Between buses and trains, he is also the resident pianist for De Rechtvaardige Rechters, a program on Belgian National Radio.
Furthermore, there is nothing he enjoys more than playing 1001 nights with musicians of the most diverse traditions, trying to discover what music he likes to play the most. No one knows what song he will play next, least of all himself. But one thing is certain: you are in for a surprise. TradInEtno orchestra is a group of 10 to 20 enthusiastic instrumentalists and singers from Pazin, Pula, Marčana, Rijeka, Krk, Izola and Portorož. For more than a year, they have been sharing music with each other and learning from each other, but also from experienced ethnic musicians such as Dario Marušić, Dunja Bahtijarević and Goran Farkaš. At their concerts, you can hear songs from the Istrian climate, as well as repertoire from Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Turkey, Argentina, Slovenia, Macedonia and other countries. Their music is a musical journey from Istria to the world.

KLAPA LUKA – KLAPA EVENING IN KRNICA PORT, Friday 5th July 2024. at 9 p.m.

Marčana Tourist Board invites you to a klapa evening in Luka Krnica this Friday, July 5, starting at 9 p.m. Have fun and sing local and foreign evergreens performed by the female Klapa Luka, right by the sea. For the real atmosphere of a small fishing village, you can enjoy fresh fish from the grill and a glass of bevanda and wine.                     Operating for more than 3 decades, Klapa Luka from Rijeka is synonymous with the quality of female klapa expression with distinctive vocal performances. They completed her presence on the foreign and domestic music scene with numerous concerts, competitions, various musical and stage projects, popular music festivals, drama performances, TV spots, and they also recorded 8 sound carriers. This long-term intensive activity has resulted in great audience interest, excellent reviews and valuable recognitions.                     Klapa Luka has more than 60 awards and posters in collection, including 5 gold ones from the Dalmatian klapa Festival in Omiš and several prestigious ones from the Šibenik, Kaštela and Sinj festivals and the coastal MIK. For many years of work and overall contribution to Croatian musical culture, in the year marking Klapa’s 30th anniversary, the Croatian Music Union awards them a special award from the music profession – Status 2015. They are also the winner of two Porin awards for the albums Because of Love (2018) and the one with Christmas carols God and man were born (2019). They are also the winner of the Annual Award of the City of Rijeka (1996) and the Annual Award of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (2020), for her outstanding contribution to the preservation, protection and promotion of the musical heritage of the Adriatic region.

PETROVA – June 29, traditional folk festival in Marčana IVANA KOVAČ and Alfa Time Band

BRISKULA TOURNAMENT - PETROVA

As part of the Petrova fest, Marčanske maškare is organizing Briškula tournament on June 29 from 1 p.m. All fans of this traditional game will have the opportunity to win valuable prizes, and Škico Acoustic Band will provide better entertainment during the tournament.

18TH FUTSAL TOURNAMENT PETROVA 2024

On Saturday, June 22, the 18th Petrova 2024 futsal tournament will be held. Traditionally, 6 teams will participate in the tournament. It should be emphasized that in the evening, the young teams of Mandalena and Štinjan will have their chance to show themselves to the audience. The organizer of the tournament is NK Marčana in cooperation with the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana. We wish everyone a day full of sportsmanship and socializing.

CREATIVE PERSONALITY - EXIBITION

Come on Saturday, June 22, to the opening of the collective Marčana destination artists exhibition “Creative Personality” at the Tourist Information Center on in Krnica square, at 8 p.m. Iva Vrbanec Šarić, Ornela Škabić, Miranda Križanić and Rina Cukon will present their creative works. The exhibition will be open from June 22. until September 1, 2024 and will be available for viewing every day, except Wednesdays, in the morning from 8-11 am and in the evening from 7-9 pm. Support local artistic creativity and expression! Welcome!

Classical music concert ``Hello Summer`` by Mateo Škabić accompanied by Sandro Vešligaj on the piano.

Classical music concert “Greetings to Summer” by Mateo Škabić accompanied by Sandro Vešligaj on the piano, which will be held this Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. in the Church of St. Rocco in Krnica.

EURO 2024 - WATCHING THE MATCH BETWEEN CROATIA AND SPAIN TOGETHER

As part of the Krnički điri zgoru zdola/mići/Bevanda Run race, a joint viewing of the opening of the European Football Championship between Croatia and Spain was organized.
Let’s all support Croatia and all participants in the race, from the youngest to the most experienced, together in a sporting spirit.

HOW TO SURVIVE MOTHER IN LAW - June 14 at 8:30 p.m. at the playground in Krnica

HOW TO SURVIVE MOTHER IN LAW – June 14 at 8:30 p.m. at the playground in Krnica

The new hit comedy Scenes 15+ of Teather Naranča

The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Marčana invites you to an evening of laughter with the new hit play by Teather Naranča, “How to survive a mother-in-law”. The educational horror comedy Scene 15+ will take place this Friday, June 14, starting at 8:30 p.m. at the playground in Krnica.

It is a story about the moment when every man has to come to his mother-in-law’s door and survive the encounter, because the mother-in-law’s happiness and satisfaction is winning the lottery and the Eurojackpot, in a package. This is a show about how to become the Ultimate Survivor mother-in-law, how to survive all the phases of mother-in-law, get out of some situations alive, and the queen of the jungle, the lioness of the house, still hugs you like on the first day and affectionately calls you son-in-law. Because when the mother-in-law says her son-in-law’s name for the first time and adds “pencil dream” to it… then you know that happiness has come to an end!

KRNICA CURVES UP & DOWN/KIDS/BEVANDA RUN

1st TIHOMIR PERCAN MEMORIAL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT

08.06.2024. at 3p.m., “Tihomir Percan” Memorial Futsal Tournament will be held for the first time on the mini-football field in Rakalj. The tournament is dedicated to the prematurely deceased archaeologist, a man from Rakalj whom we all remember only in a positive sense, for his research spirit, and especially for his incredible human qualities.The tournament itself will have a humanitarian purpose, and it will bring together 6 teams, 6 groups that had the opportunity to share everyday life with Tihomir for a large part of their lives. In addition to the 6 mentioned teams, this event will be enhanced by a children’s exhibition match that will take place before the final itself, which should start around 9 p.m. A large number of restaurateurs, artisans and persons from our area will donate food, drinks, T-shirts and other products so that all those present can have extra fun during the tournament. We are proud that a huge number of people gathered in the organization of the tournament, full of enthusiasm and desire to make this tournament a long-standing tradition, and we have no doubts about that.

See you at Bolovan.

FREE CERAMIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS - CULTURE OF CREATIVE TOURISM

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The participants have at their disposal different objects made of white clay: bowls, plates, tiles… which they can paint with specific, given motifs.

Each painted work belongs to the participants as a souvenir from the workshops.

Workshops are intended for all ages, for children under 6 with the presence of an older person.

All tools, accessories and paints are provided by us.

It’s up to you to register, come and enjoy.

This is a great opportunity for you to develop communication between your emotion and the experience itself. An experience that each of you will have the opportunity to take home after the workshops – in the form of an object that you have chosen and painted.

RECREATIONAL BIKE RIDE ON TRAIL 343 PROŠTINA - May 12 at 11 a.m. ACCOMPANYING BIKE GUIDE SERĐO PERUŠKO

54th DONKEY RACE AND 57th FESTIVAL OF FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE OF PULA AREA

4. XCM RAKALJ MOUNTAIN-BIKE MARATHON

This year’s race is scored for the Croatian Cup, and 9 categories are contested according to the regulations of the Croatian Cycling Association. The start is planned in the very center of Rakalj at 11:00 am. The race has two tracks, a shorter and a longer version. The shorter route has 35 kilometers and 600m of ascent, starting at 11:20 am. The path passes through the towns and villages of the municipality of Marčana, from Rakalj towards Krnica, via Mutvoran through the forest, pastures and a steep climb to reach Mutvoran, from where the forest road through Cokuni and Cveki leads to Veliki Vareški. From Veliki Vareški, the Polish road leads to Kavran and the refreshment station. After a quick refreshment, cyclists descend to the sea in the bays of Mala and Velika Vinjola, from where they reach Peruški via the promenade and the beach in Duga Uvala. From Peruški, a technical descent leads to the puddle, and a short climb to the asphalt that leads to Krnički Porat (Port of Krnica). The asphalt descent into Krnički Porat itself was made to be even more exciting and interesting than the monotonous and too-fast road – a technical descent along the water channel that leads to the bottom of the road and enters the harbor, from which the cyclists climb to the finish line, has been inserted! The longer course has 61 kilometers and a little more than 1,300 meters of ascent, is more demanding and presents a challenge to every competitor! Competitors who ride the longer course start first and, accompanied by the organizers, drive through the place until they turn onto a side street, which they will later use to win a position for the first technical descent towards Blaz bay through the forest to the village of Belavići. Along the stone path, they reach water sources and mills, past which the promenade begins the path to Rakalj through a technically demanding ascent back to Rakalj. Passing through Rakalj, another technical segment follows, a rocky descent from the church of St. Agnes to the bay of Sv. Mikula, where the Stjepan Hauser trail begins. The trail passes through the beautiful bay of Luka, and at the very end follows the macadam climb to the Rakalj road and the first refreshment station. Through Rakalj, the longer trail joins the trail of the shorter trail and takes the same route to Kavran, and after Kavran and another refreshing station, there is a wonderful trail descent towards the bay of Punta Sika. And as every beautiful descent is followed by an ascent, so cyclists at the top of the ascent will again catch the trail of a shorter trail and follow it to the very end. ͧͨͩͪ The desire and goal of this marathon is to bring this preserved part of the eastern Istrian coast closer to lovers of mountain biking and nature.

It started with the bicycle race in 2017, which “opened” the Hauser promenade, after which the idea of ​​a marathon was born. Competitors support the race by coming year after year. Last year, slightly more than 100 competitors started. This year we are repeating the bike adventure, and since the race is officially part of the Croatian Cup for which licensed cyclists compete, we expect the race to reach 200 competitors. The most important thing of all is the experience that cyclists will take with them as a memory of a fantastic weekend, beautiful landscapes, magical bays, forest paths and challenging technical segments!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECTATORS OF THE MTB MARATHON: The most attractive and safe location for watching the race is the viewpoint near the church of St. Agnes and the plateau in front of the church, from which the view of the arrival of cyclists and their departure along the Stjepan Hauser promenade. Spectators are advised to be careful when approaching the race route, which will be marked with arrows along the road and on the road, and secured by stewards.

WINE, CHEESE & HONEY STROLL

WINE, CHEESE & HONEY STROLL

WOMENS DAY - `` VERSES ON THE WELL ``

Marčana Primary School pupils and poetess Alma Martinčić will recite verses dedicated to women, mothers, grandmothers and friends. In addition to hand-made flowers, children works, an exhibition and sale offer of special gifts, unique decorative items and natural cosmetics for women will be presented.

VALENTINE'S SPIRIT IN KRNICA - PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MUSIC IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH OF ST. VALENTINE ❤️

VALENTINE’S SPIRIT IN KRNICA – PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MUSIC IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH OF ST. VALENTINE

Masquerade ball for all generations in Peruški and Marčana 09.02. and 10.02.2024.

On Friday 09.02. in the community center in Peruški, and on Saturday 10.02. a masquerade ball for all generations will be held in the school hall in Marčana.

In Peruški, Maškarana kumpanija "Vajka pronti" is in charge of the festivities, and in Marčana, the association of Marčana masquerades is in charge.

Expect lots of fun, laughter and songs !!!

Night of the Museum

See more about the program and points of interest at www.noc-muzeja.hr. Plan a tour of the museum to your liking and be sure to stop by Rakalj for soup and homemade bread!

ISTARSKA ZIMSKA LIGA U TRČANJU