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01.12.2009
- 31.12.2009. - Fragrances of December - pine, agave and juniper-tree - More than 900 island autochtonous types of wild intoxicating plant seeds are already dormant in the stony cracks and fissures under the thorny evergreen juniper tree, scattered by howling Autumn gales. Only the Agaves are awake along the lovers' pathways from Rovenske to Kriške, notwithstanding the strong Autumn gusts. |
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21.12.2009
22.12.2009. -Christmas-New Year's Concert Wind Orchestra „Josip Kašman“ -Christmas-New Year's Concert Wind Orchestra „Josip Kašman“
Mali Lošinj – cinema, beginning at 8 pm |
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29.12.2009
- 30.12.2009. - New Year’s Underwater Fishing Cup - December 29-30 – New Year’s Underwater Fishing Cup
Lošinj Island sea area |
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31.12.2009
New Year’s Eve Celebration |
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07.01.2010
- 17.02.2010. - Carnival parties - There is a long and well-known carnival tradition on the entire Kvarner Bay area, including these islands. The tradition of wearing masks dates back to prehistory, and it later became known as the Carnival taking its traditional form of entertainment, relaxing, enjoying life. |
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06.03.2010
Festival of Fragrances - It is held every first Saturday in month in pre- and post-season on the main town square from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The festival offers autochthonous island products (olive oil, honey, liqueurs, jams,…) and the original souvenirs from Lošinj. |
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01.04.2010
- 09.04.2010. - 4th Lošinj Cuisine Festival - The Lošinj Cuisine Festival takes place for the fourth year in a row, with the aim of promoting gastronomic offer, original and autochthonous island cuisine, based on flora and fauna of the Island of Lošinj. Catering facilities are also involved in the manifestation by offering two specialties based on the given subject. This year the theme is marked by the maritime tradition of Mali Lošinj, thus captain dishes from that period will be made. |
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03.04.2010
Festival of Fragrances - It is held every first Saturday in month in pre- and post-season on the main town square from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The festival offers autochthonous island products (olive oil, honey, liqueurs, jams,…) and the original souvenirs from Lošinj. |
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04.04.2010
- 05.04.2010. - Easter on Lošinj - The hosts have prepared a reception on the main town square in Mali Lošinj and Nerezine on Easter Day and it will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All guests will be able to taste the traditional Easter dishes (colored Easter eggs, krostulas, Easter sweet bread “pinca”, ham, …)
Easter concert by the Josip Kašman Wind Orchestra will be held in:
Veli Lošinj – Parish church, start at 11 a.m.
Mali Lošinj – Parish church, start at 7 p.m. |
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06.04.2010
10.04.2010. - V. Lošinj Open Cup – International Water Skiing and Wakeboarding Competition - International water skiing competition that is traditionally held in the week after Easter. The manifestation itself is preceded by a camp (06.-10.04.), where practice will be held and all interested people will have the opportunity to try water skiing. The competition will take place on 10.04. |
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16.04.2010
- 18.04.2010. - Sailing Regatta: Through Silence on the Wings of the Wind - It is held in the town of Nerezine, a unique yachting regatta for deaf and hearing-impaired persons, the first project of this kind in Europe. A special sign language form has also been developed, adjusted to the communication on the vessel and yachting demands. |
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18.04.2010
Hiking marathon “the Path of the Dolphins” - The hiking marathon about 20 kilometers long, starts from the main square in Mali Lošinj, through Čikat and Sunčana bay to the most southern part of the island of Lošinj, Mrtvaška bay, continuing further on toward Veli Lošinj and St. Martin bay. The return back to the square in Mali Lošinj. A real award for all marathon hikers consists of seeing a playful school of dolphins that spend most of the time in this very part of the local waters of Lošinj . |
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24.04.2010
The Flower of Lošinj - The flower fair that takes place on the main town square in Mali Lošinj, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., a traditional manifestation with an exhibition by a number of flower shops, nursery gardens, different associations. This is the time when the main square becomes one big square filled with gardens. |
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24.04.2010
- 27.04.2010. - Apoksiomen 2010 - The Croatian Apoxiomen has enriched the world’s cultural heritage as one of the most important ancient archeological sites of the present age. The statue of Apoxiomen was found on the sea bed of Vele Orjule, small islands located south-east of the island of Lošinj, after it had lain there for almost two thousand years. |
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28.04.2010
03.05.2010. - The aroma of island lamb - From prehistory up to now, sheep has been food provider for men on the mean island soil. During these days, meals made from lamb and sheep will be presented in catering facilities. On 1 May on the main square in Mali Lošinj (9 a.m. -1 p.m.), a big lamb “žgvacet” stew will be given to visitors for free. |
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01.05.2010
The Lošinj Half-Marathon - The Lošinj half-marathon is 18.200 meters long and the route goes from Veli Lošinj – Mali Lošinj square – Čikat – Sunčana bay – Veli Lošinj. The race starts at 11 a.m.
There will be a 5.000-meter long race for citizens on the route Veli Lošinj – Mali Lošinj – Veli Lošinj. All competitors get a free lunch and since the race is held during the manifestation “Smells of Island Lamb”, this lunch consists of lamb “žgvacet” stew with polenta. |
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02.05.2010
Nerezine Muaj – folk event - It is held on the „Studenac“ square in Nerezine, beginning at 10 a.m. This is a folk-scene performance that has been held for over 200 years, on the first Sunday in May, it symbolizes the greeting to spring. |
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07.05.2010
- 09.05.2010. - Spiridon Gopčević Days - Spiridon Gopčević, known under his pseudonym Leo Brenner, is one of the most controversial astronomers in history because of his research of the Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. He became acknowledged in the world of astronomy and nowadays one of the craters on the Moon bears his name. |
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08.05.2010
Festival of Fragrances - It is held every first Saturday in month in pre- and post-season on the main town square from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The festival offers autochthonous island products (olive oil, honey, liqueurs, jams,…) and the original souvenirs from Lošinj. |
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14.05.2010
- 23.05.2010. - Days of Ambroz Haračić - In Čikat bay there is a monument built in the honor of professor Ambroz Haračić. Čikat was once uncultivated and barren place, until Haračić founded the Society for embellishment and forestation of Mali Lošinj in 1886. After that, first pine trees were planted on Čikat, meaning that they are over 120 years old today. |
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29.05.2010
Environmental Campaign: The Sea Knows, The Island Remembers - Traditional ecological action including the cleaning of sea bed and waste collection, in which all citizens of Lošinj and their guests participate. |
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30.05.2010
Mountaineering : Taking a path of St. Gaudentius - The Bishop from Osor, St. Gaudentius is a native of Tržić, a small place on the island of Lošinj, opposite of Osor. Because of his pious and ardent life he was banished by the arrogant noblemen from Osor and he had to find refuge in a cave that still exists on the top of Osorčica, on the west side (the Cave of St. Gaudentius ). |
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01.06.2010
St. Gaudentius – folk festival - St. Gaudentius is patron saint of Osor and of Cres-Lošinj islands. In Osor there is a Holy Mass with the procession on the walls of Osor, with a folk festivity afterwards. |
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01.06.2010
- 15.06.2010. - The Year of the Sea - During the entire year there will be different manifestations as part of celebrating the Year of the Sea and the main part is held from 1 to 15 June. This manifestation is dedicated to the sea, the life of island people who have always lived from the sea and for the sea. |
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21.06.2010
Day of Music - This manifestation has been held in Mali Lošinj since 1993 on the first day of summer, marking the entrance into the most intense part of the year and the beginning of the main tourist season. It is held on the main town square in Mali Lošinj beginning at 10 a.m. with the participation of primary and secondary school children. |
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24.06.2010
St. John – folk festival - Celebration of the patron saint of the place Punta Križa, there is a Holy Mass with a procession in the town, and the night before the “Koleda” fire is burned. The manifestation also includes and exhibition and the performances by folk groups and accordionists. |
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24.06.2010
- 27.06.2010. - 6th International Water Polo Tournament “The Good Dolphin” - The international water polo tournament is organized for children up to 14 years of age, with the participation of teams from Croatia and neighboring countries (Slovenia, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Austria). |
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28.06.2010
- 29.06.2010. - St. Peter and Paul – folk festival - Celebration in honor of patron saints of the island of Ilovik – Ss. Peter and Paul. On 28 June there will be a folk event on the Gubin area with a traditional burning of “Koleda” (bonfire). The next day is the Holy Mass is held with the procession in the town with the statues of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and a finishing party on the square in the evening. |
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02.07.2010
Our Lady of Loza - Our Lady of Loza, the Marian Shrine, the mass is attended by people from surrounding places of Osor, Belej, Ustrine, Plat, Srem, Verin, Punta Križa and Nerezine (in the past people used to go to mass by boats). After the mass, people mingle, they play the accordion and there is a large get-together. |
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10.07.2010
Summer Basket Tour - Basket tour is an attractive sports-entertaining tour that consists of basketball competition and the accompanying entertaining programme. The programme takes place on the main square beginning at 10 a.m. and the finals are played in the evening. |
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10.07.2010
10.09.2010. - Os-Car International Caricature Festival - Oskarfest is an international exhibition of caricatures that is held at the community center in Osor. During the exhibition, the visitors can vote for the best caricature and the main aim of the manifestation is to make people laugh, regardless of their age, sex, nationality, language… |
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15.07.2010
10.09.2010. - ARTour – photo exhibition - ARTour is a photo exhibition of several authors on ten locations in alternative gallery premises. The visitors confirm that they have seen the exhibition by placing a stamp on each location (like hikers), and those who are the fastest with their completely filled coupons will get occasional prizes. |
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16.07.2010
- 22.08.2010. - Osor Musical Evenings - Classical Music Festival that has been taking place in Osor since 1976. The concerts are held in the Osor Cathedral with the performance of pieces made by Croatian composers, which makes Osor Musical Evenings some sort of promoters of Croatian musical opus. |
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16.07.2010
St. Mary Magdalene - A folk festivity in Nerezine, on Studenac square, with the performance of folk groups and music bands. There will also be a gastronomic offer on the festivity organized by the Hunters’ Association Halmac and Sheep-Farmer Association of Cres and Lošinj „Lesa“. |
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22.07.2010
St. Mary Magdalene - A folk festivity in Nerezine, on Studenac square, with the performance of folk groups and music bands. There will also be a gastronomic offer on the festivity organized by the Hunters’ Association Halmac and Sheep-Farmer Association of Cres and Lošinj „Lesa“. |
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25.07.2010
Immigrants’ Day - It takes place on the island of Susak, on the last Sunday of the month of July, when Susak-borne people who now live all over the world (mostly in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA) come to their homeland. During the entire day, there will be a rich sports-entertaining program. |
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30.07.2010
01.08.2010. - Jazz festival Lošinj - Jazz festival Lošinj takes place sixth year in a row and it gathers supreme Croatian and international jazz musicians. The program is held on the Summer stage of the Vladimir Nazor cinema, beginning at 9:30 p.m. |
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31.07.2010
Summer Festivities - This manifestation dates back to 1920s. During the day, there are numerous sports events in the harbor of Veli Lošinj, we particularly point out the slippery pole, rope pulling, sinking beach canoes, and an extremely attractive and unique “Veloselska alka”. The beginning is at 6 p.m. |
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01.08.2010
Nerezine's summer nights - Sports-entertaining games that take place in Nerezine, consisting of competitions on a slippery pole, beach volleyball, mini football, bowling, briscola and “tresette” card game tournaments and rope pulling. Teams in the competitions also consist of numerous tourists, so it is not unusual that a team of tourists beats the hosts in rope pulling. |
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01.08.2010
Dolphin Days - It has been held since 1993 in Veli Lošinj every first Saturday in August, it includes the exhibition of children’s art works in the center of Veli Lošinj, children’s games In search of…, photo exhibition, projections and outdoor concert. Each year local citizens participate in the manifestation as well as a great number of tourists. |
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07.08.2010
08.08.2010. - Lošinj Sailing Cruisers Regatta - It is traditionally held on the first weekend in August for the 28th time. Everyone who has a sailing boat can participate in the regatta, on the first day of regatta there is navigational sailing starting in Mali Lošinj – Susak – Ilovik – Mali Lošinj. On the second day the “stick” sailing takes place in the Mali Lošinj Bay starting at 11 a.m. |
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08.08.2010
12nd Nautical Concert - A unique concert held by a wind orchestra in a beautiful sandy Engleza bay on the islet of Koludarac, for all navigation experts and sea lovers. It starts at 4 p.m.
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08.08.2010
Lošinj Immigrants’ Day - It is held every other Sunday in August, this is the place where all citizens of Lošinj get together, and this Day is celebrated by a festive Parish mass at 10 a.m., followed by a wind orchestra concert on the piazza in front of the church and a pleasant socializing. |
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16.08.2010
St. Rocco – folk festival - Traditional festivity taking place in Belej, on the occasion of the celebration of their patron saint St. Rocco.
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16.08.2010
- 22.08.2010. - Master Class - Workshops with instruments made of wire (violins) that are held in Nerezine and the participants will hold concerts every day on different locations in Nerezine. At the end of the course it is planned to organize a joint concert with all participants on Studenac square. |
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27.08.2010
- 29.08.2010. - Josip Kašman Days - A famous opera singer, born in Mali Lošinj in 1847, he performed on all world-famous opera stages, including the opening of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. During these days there will be numerous seminars and concerts organized by Zagreb Opera Studio. |
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04.09.2010
Festival of Fragrances - It is held every first Saturday in month in pre- and post-season on the main town square from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The festival offers autochthonous island products (olive oil, honey, liqueurs, jams,…) and the original souvenirs from Lošinj. |
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14.09.2010
- 19.09.2010. - World Championship in Spear-Fishing Mali Lošinj has a year-long tradition of spear-fishing. Back in 1950 the first gun for spear fishing arrived to Mali Lošinj as a new fishing equipment, making way to a new category – spear-fisher, that had not been mentioned in the Sea Fishing Act of that period. |
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27.09.2010
World Tourism Day - Final festivity on the square, to say goodbye to summer and main season, the World Day of Tourism is also marked, awards are presented to best employees in tourism. |
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02.10.2010
Festival of Fragrances – Lošinj Flower - It is held every first Saturday in month in pre- and post-season on the main town square from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The festival offers autochthonous island products (olive oil, honey, liqueurs, jams,…) and the original souvenirs from Lošinj.
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03.10.2010
Arbunada (Sea-bream Fishing) - The hunt for sea breams is performed in an old-fashioned way, by hand from the boat, the only one that is kept on the Adriatic, of course there is a festivity in the evening and the tasting of caught sea breams. |
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16.10.2010
Days of Bread - The Day of Bread and Gratitude for fruits of land, it is celebrated with an exhibition of bakery products and special kinds of bread and occasional entertaining programme. It is held on the main town square in Mali Lošinj, beginning at 10 a.m. |
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24.10.2010
World Hiking Day - Hiking event in cooperation with Hiking Association, everybody can take part, the old and the young. The event promotes healthy living, keeping fit, taking care of your health.
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05.11.2010
- 07.11.2010. - 12nd Lošinj Optimist Regatta - It takes place in Mali Lošinj in Čikat bay for Optimist class, it gathers a large number of small yachtsmen. |
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11.11.2010
Day of the Town of Mali Lošinj - The beginnings of Mali Lošinj date back to 12th century when twelve Croatian families came to the island of Lošinj and settled in the eastern cove St. Martin. Today St. Martin is patron saint of the town and this day is marked by numerous sports and entertaining festivities. |
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27.11.2010
Squid Day (Lignjada) - This is organized in the island of Unije, on the occasion of St. Andrew, patron saint of Unije. Everyone can participate, and if you do not have your own boat, the organizers will provide you a boat-ride man. After the competition and weighing the catch, there will be an award giving ceremony and folk festivity. |
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04.12.2010
Children’s festival „Mići gardelini“ - This is a children’s festival that takes place every year, on the eve of “children’s holiday”, the day of St. Nicholas. The children from Mali Lošinj perform numerous famous music hits. The festival takes place in Mali Lošinj in the cinema Vladimir Nazor.
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06.12.2010
St. Nicholas - St. Nicholas is a patron saint of the places Ćunski and Suska, where folk festivities are organized in honor of their patron saint.
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29.12.2010
- 30.12.2010. - New Year’s Cup in Spear-fishing - The enthusiasts from SRD “Udice”, the organizers of spear-fishing competition, came up with an idea to organize a spear-fishing competition on the Eve of New Year. While the entire Europe is covered in snow, Mali Lošinj has a very pleasant weather, so this is the way to draw the attention of the public and guests on the mild climate of Lošinj. |
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31.12.2010
New Year’s Party - Most hotel facilities organize New Year’s Party, while on the main town square in Mali Lošinj there will be a morning send-off of Old Year and celebration of New Year. |
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