The Feast of St. Blasius | Dubrovnik

For over a thousand years now the people of Dubrovnik have been celebrating the Feast of St. Blasius. It is the day on which the doors of the City are thrown wide open. In honour of St. Blasius, and the Day of the City of Dubrovnik, numerous cultural, entertainment, musical and sporting events are held. The city is specially decorated and lit, and the procession of inhabitants from around the city attracts much attention with the rich original folk costumes. Following the flight of white doves our eyes reach the heavens, reminding us of the priceless values of freedom. On that day the mass is celebrated in the church of St. Blasius, from which a festive procession starts its passage through the streets of the old city. The festivity of the Dubrovnik patron, a day which reminds us that the saint protecting Dubrovnik in the palm of his hand eternally watches over its freedom, was placed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009.

Poreč fairytale - 13 - 24.12.2013, Trg Slobode, Poreč, 09:00 - 19:00 h

Town of Poreč has prepared a special program for children and adults on the occasion of the upcoming holidays. The Poreč fairytale begins on Friday, 13th of December and will be held at the Freedom Square every day until Christmas Eve, at the theater hall of the Public Open University and at the hall of the Italian Community. The youngest ones will be able to meet the world’s most famous grandpa in the Santa Clauses post office and enjoy in the fun activities which will be organized.

The carnival Đakovački bušari

At the end of January/beginning of February, when winter's bitter cold grips our towns and villages, everybody from the old ones to the young ones know that on the snowy streets of Đakovo the time has come... It's obligatory to put on your masks and be as crazy and imaginative as possible. The carnival frenzy is about to start! All the problems and worries should be left behind... until Ash Wednesday, just like it says in a song: "Carnival is for young men to be joyous and Lent for old women to be religious." The carnival "Đakovački bušari" is, according to the number of its participants and visitors, the largest carnival in Eastern Croatia and it is also a member of the Croatian association of carnival towns. Welcome!  

First Christmas fair in Glina

The town of Glina invites you to our ‘’ First Christmas fair in Glina’’, from 16th to 23rd December 2013. S. and A. Radić Street, Glina It is our great wish to accommodate as many of our dear citizens and guests. Visitors will be able to enjoy the rich variety of local traditional products, souvenirs and ornaments. Join us and become a part of this wonderful event which will bring joy to you and your family. As a part of the fair on 20th December visitors are welcome to take a free ride on our Christmas train ‘’Bubi’’.

Rijeka Carnival 2014

After the end of each Rijeka Carnival we always collect impressions, browse through photos... and immediately start planning for the next one! In 2014 Carnival will be almost two months long – the carnival period is set from January 17 until March 5. The opening event, as always, is Rijeka Carnival Queen Pageant and Handover of the Town Key as a beginning of masked madness. What follows is the most colorful and cheerful period in a year of this region, ending with Children's Carnival Parade on February 22 and the Grand Finale - International Carnival Parade on March 2.

Advent in Opatija

The most magical time of the year is just around the corner. The streets are beautifully decorated with colourful lights and wonderful Christmas trees, filling our hearts with peace and joy. The Advent season is really very special in Opatija. To all its visitors the town offers various culinary specialities, mulled wine and traditional Christmas cakes. Opatija is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and the New Year right by the sea. The season of Advent in Opatija is a time of expectant waiting and preparations for the celebration of Christmas. Every Sunday in Advent, one candle on the Advent wreath is lit. On the Opatija Riviera children traditionally decorate the house with sage, ivy or fir boughs. The most beautiful symbol of Christmas is definitely the Christmas tree with presents for the dearest ones. We wish you a peaceful and blessed Advent in Opatija!

Advent in the Heart of Zagreb

Advent in the Heart of Zagreb is a series of holiday events held on the city’s squares, bringing the spirit of Advent and Christmas to guests and citizens of Zagreb through a rich musical and artistic programme. Interested citizens, guests and passers-by can enjoy various programmes by numerous cultural societies, children’s choirs, drama ensembles, dance groups and music bands, or shop at fairs tailored for the occasion.