Festival LOSINAVA - Sailing the world for centuries is dedicated to the rich maritime and shipbuilding tradition of the island of Lošinj.
During this Festival, everyone interested will get an insight into the rich maritime heritage of Lošinj, history will be revived while sticking to the historical facts, and Lošinj will be promoted through tourism and marketing activities as the destination of the "revived maritime history" hitherto unknown to the wider public.
PROGRAMME:
Friday, 5 September
21st Bottlenose Dolphin International Water Polo Tournament (Dobri dupin), Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
2nd Historical Exhibition: Po svjetskim morima (Across the World Seas) – opening, Mali Lošinj, Fritzi Gallery
A Dinner with a Fisherman – fishermen’s festivities & the Ciplići band, Mali Lošinj, St. Martin, 6 p.m.
Saturday, 6 September
The Opening Ceremony – a parade featuring the regatta participants, the Josip Kašman Wind Orchestra and the Lošinj Majorettes, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 10 a.m.p
21st Bottlenose Dolphin International Water Polo Tournament (Dobri dupin), Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
Little School of Net Weaving, Veli Lošinj, port, 7 p.m.
Observation of the sky and celestial bodies – Leo Brenner Astronomical Society, Veli Lošinj, Cape Leva, 9 p.m.
Tomislav Bralić and Klapa Intrade (a cappella vocal ensemble) – a concert & DJ performance, including gastronomic offerings, Veli Lošinj, port, 9 p.m.
Sunday, 7 September
21st Bottlenose Dolphin International Water Polo Tournament (Dobri dupin), Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
The Kaplan Choir – a concert, Mali Lošinj, Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 p.m.
Monday, 8 September
Sunset Sail – watching the sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 9 September
Crtice usmene predaje o Lošinju (Snippets of Oral Traditions from Lošinj) – a lecture by Vedran Vukotić, PhD, Mali Lošinj, Museum of Apoxyomenos, 7 p.m.
Sunset Sail – watching the sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 September
Sunset Sail – watching the sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 6 p.m.
An Evening of Guitar with Petar Čulić, Mali Lošinj – the little piazza in front of the Church of St. Joseph, 8 p.m.
Thursday, 11 September
Addio – A Farewell to the Captain – a scenic reenactment of sailors’ departure, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay – Annunziata Chapel, 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Sail – watching the sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 6 p.m.
A Sunset with Magic Guitars – a performance, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay – Addio statue, 7 p.m.
Friday, 12 September
Venice on Lošinj – a gondola ride and presentation of Venetian products, Mali Lošinj, Priko Street – Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 9 a.m. to 12 noon & 6 to 9 p.m.
Coro Serenissima (The Serenissima Choir) and the female choir of the Vittorio Craglietto Italian Community of Mali Lošinj – a concert, Mali Lošinj, Nerezinac lugger, 7 p.m.
International Observe the Moon Night – observation of the sky and celestial bodies, Leo Brenner Astronomical Society, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske Square, 8 p.m.
Saturday, 13 September
The Sun – observation of the sky and celestial bodies, Leo Brenner Astronomical Society, Mali Lošinj, in front of the Museum of Apoxyomenos, 10 a.m.
Venice on Lošinj – a gondola ride and presentation of Venetian products, Mali Lošinj, Priko Street – Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 9 a.m. to 12 noon & 6 to 9 p.m.
Coro Serenissima (The Serenissima Choir) – a parade, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street and Trg Republike Hrvatske Square, 11 a.m.
A Maritime Evening – performances by folk bands, a cappella vocal ensembles, a wind orchestra, Coro Serenissima (The Serenissima Choir) and the female choir of the Vittorio Craglietto Italian Community of Mali Lošinj, and a demonstration of traditional maritime crafts and trades – Little School of Net Weaving, Local Products of Lošinj, Gastronomic Offerings, Mali Lošinj, Trg Republike Hrvatske Square, 7 p.m.
Sunday, 14 September
Venice on Lošinj – a gondola ride and presentation of Venetian products, Mali Lošinj, Priko Street – Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 9 a.m. to 12 noon & 6 to 9 p.m.
Monday, 15 September
Sunset Sail – watching the sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 16 September
Povijest tunera u Ustrinama (The History of Tuna Lookouts in Ustrine) – a lecture by Captain Ivo Saganić, Ustrine, Braščina Public Cultural Centre, 7 p.m.
Sunset Sail – watching the sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 17 September
Sunset Sail – watching the sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 6 p.m.
Thursday, 18 September
Losinava – an exhibition, Mali Lošinj, Cvrčak Kindergarten, 10 a.m.
Addio – A Farewell to the Captain – a scenic reenactment of sailors’ departure, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay – Annunziata Chapel, 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Sail – watching the sunset on board the Nerezinac lugger, Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana Street, 6 p.m.
A Sunset with Magic Guitars – a performance, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay – Addio statue, 7 p.m.
Friday, 19 September
Ambroz Haračić High School Doors Open Day – Maritime Museum, Mali Lošinj
Sevnica Brass Band – a parade, Nerezine, Trg Studenac Square, 7 p.m.
Saturday, 20 September
Demonstration of traditional maritime crafts and a boat exhibition – Little School of Net Weaving, Local Products of Lošinj, Gastronomic Offerings, Nerezine, Trg Studenac Square, 6 p.m.
Observation of the sky and celestial bodies – Leo Brenner Astronomical Society, Nerezine, Trg Studenac Square, 9 p.m.
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WORKSHOPS:
6-20 September
Educational sailing for children – Jugo Sailing Club, Mali Lošinj, Čikat Bay
6-11 September
Sailing Theory Basics
11-13 September
Sailing Knots Workshop
12-15 September
Boat Hull Basics
2-16 September
Sea Sailing Practice
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EXHIBITIONS:
5 September – 2 November
2nd Historical Exhibition: Po svjetskim morima (Across the World Seas) – Mali Lošinj, Fritzi Gallery – Lošinj Museum
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DURING THE FESTIVAL, ENJOY THE Taste of Vitality GASTRO DELICACIES AT LOŠINJ RESTAURANTS.
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“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”
