Šuljić: From Trees and Beams to a Bollard at Sea

Šuljić: From Trees and Beams to a Bollard at Sea

In his latest column in Plavi svijet, Branko Šuljić reflects on the layered nature of words and their meanings, focusing on the term 'bitva'. Šuljić begins his contemplation by referencing the primary...

Fiumanka in the Kitchen: A Gastronomic Project to Preserve Fiuman Identity

Fiumanka in the Kitchen: A Gastronomic Project to Preserve Fiuman Identity

In the heart of Rijeka, a city with a rich maritime past and a unique identity, an interesting gastronomic project called “Fiumanka u kužini” (Fiumanka in the Kitchen) has been launched. This project ...

Belief in Gifting Apples on St. Peter's Day

Belief in Gifting Apples on St. Peter's Day

St. Peter's Day, one of the most significant Orthodox holidays, is celebrated with numerous customs, one of the most widespread being the gifting of apples. This custom has deep roots in folk beliefs ...

Historic Naval Battle Echoes in Bakar: The Climax of "Margaretino Leto"

Historic Naval Battle Echoes in Bakar: The Climax of "Margaretino Leto"

This past weekend in Bakar marked the climax of the traditional "Margaretino Leto" (Margaret's Summer) event, which this year was highlighted by a spectacular reconstruction of a historic naval battle...

July 12th: The Birth of Pablo Neruda and the Death of Charles Stewart Rolls

July 12th: The Birth of Pablo Neruda and the Death of Charles Stewart Rolls

The twelfth of July has been marked in history by two significant, though entirely different, events. On this day, in 1904, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century, Pablo Neruda, was bor...

Rab Music Evenings Delight the Audience

Rab Music Evenings Delight the Audience

In the beautiful setting of the Church of the Holy Cross in Rab, a concert was held last night that exceeded the audience's expectations. This event was part of the "Rapske glazbene večeri" (Rab Music...

Hamlet Premieres on Rab Island

Hamlet Premieres on Rab Island

In a historic moment for the cultural life of Rab Island, the ballet performance "Hamlet" premiered last night. This significant cultural event, being staged for the first time on Rab Island, brought ...

Review and Regatta in Mošćenička Draga: Traditional Boats Set Sail

Review and Regatta in Mošćenička Draga: Traditional Boats Set Sail

In the picturesque Mošćenička Draga, a traditional review and regatta was held, which brought together numerous enthusiasts of maritime heritage. The event provided an opportunity to see and showcase ...

Premiere of Mate Ugrin's Film at the Karlovy Vary Festival

Premiere of Mate Ugrin's Film at the Karlovy Vary Festival

As part of the prestigious Karlovy Vary Film Festival, the premiere of the long-awaited film "Petty Thieves" by renowned Bosnian-Herzegovinian director Mate Ugrin was held. The festival, which gathers...

Grožnjan Becomes a World Stage for Young Musicians

Grožnjan Becomes a World Stage for Young Musicians

This summer, the small Istrian town of Grožnjan will once again host numerous young musicians from around the world, just as it has in previous years. The event, which has become synonymous with nurtu...

Gorica Popović on Kadijević: He Deeply Understood Our History

Gorica Popović on Kadijević: He Deeply Understood Our History

Renowned actress Gorica Popović sadly recalled director Đorđe Kadijević, highlighting his profound understanding of history and art. Kadijević, who passed away at the age of 90, left an indelible mark...

Exhibition "Mother of Srebrenica" in Spain

Exhibition "Mother of Srebrenica" in Spain

The art installation "Mother of Srebrenica" by Bosnian-Herzegovinian artist Aida Čorbadžić, inspired by the testimony of Fatima Ikanović, one of the surviving mothers of Srebrenica, has been presented...