City of Gospić - Autumn in Lika
This event was first held in 1998 and it is the biggest event in the region. It is usually held during the first weekend in October. This is a traditional economic and cultural-artistic fair that, through the efforts of presenters and organizers, reinforces a positive attitude towards preserving the tradition, customs, and cultural heritage of Lika region.
Ovaj događaj prvi put je održan 1998. godine i najveći je događaj u regiji. Obično se održava tijekom prvog vikenda u listopadu. Ovo je tradicionalni gospodarski i kulturno-umjetnički sajam koji nastojanjima izlagača i organizatora učvršćuje pozitivan stav prema očuvanju tradicije, običaja i kulturne baštine ličkog kraja.
Stjepan Radic Square Gospić - Croatia / Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: Autumn in Lika is an event where local citizens have an opportunity to present products of local farms, handicrafts, decorative items, etc., that way preserving the tradition of the Lika region. Here one can also see how traditional Lika objects are made, such as tamburitza, wicker baskets, wicker brooms, clay objects, etc. As a part of the event, there is an entertainment programme consisting of performances by cultural and artistic associations, which provides visitors an authentic experience of folk songs and dances.
Jesen u Lici je manifestacija na kojoj lokalni građani imaju priliku predstaviti proizvode domaćih gospodarstava, rukotvorine, ukrasne predmete itd., čuvajući na taj način tradiciju ličkog kraja. Ovdje se također može vidjeti kako se izrađuju tradicionalni lički predmeti, kao što su tambura, pletene košare, pletene metle, predmeti od gline itd. U sklopu manifestacije održava se i zabavni program koji se sastoji od nastupa kulturno-umjetničkih društava, koji pruža posjetiteljima autentičan doživljaj narodnih pjesama i plesova.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 2 days
Opening: Usually first weekend in October
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessibile to everyone
Tourist contact: Development agency of Lika-Senj county
Cultural immaterial heritage: Local traditions or legend, Handicrafts (such as embroidery, carving), Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions), Folkloristic dances, Tourist manifestation, exhibition of traditional and agricultural products
Hidden intangible patrimony: Gastronomy and culinary practices, Local customs
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
City of Gospić - Patron Saint's Day
Patron Saint's Day in Gospić is celebrated on July 22nd on the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, the patron saint of the city. According to the tradition in Croatia, Patron Saint's Day is celebrated as the day of that city. As part of the celebration, a number of cultural, sports, and musical events are held during June and July. The main celebration is held on Stjepan Radić Square, where one can see the performance of the Majorettes of the City of Gospić, the Wind Orchestra of the City of Gospić, the Historical Unit of the City of Gospić "Lika regiment", the Folklore Ensemble "Dr. Ante Starčević ”. In addition to the entertainment program, there is also a gastronomic offer, and at the very end, fireworks are prepared.
Stjepan Radic Square Gospić - Croatia / Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: Visitors can enjoy music, performances by majorettes, folk ensemble, wind orchestra, and try various gastronomic specialties.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Tourist Board Gospić
Cultural immaterial heritage: Local traditions or legend, Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions), Folkloristic dances, City of Gospić orchestra, tamburitza ensemble, majorettes etc.
Hidden intangible patrimony: Gastronomy and culinary practices, Local customs
Experiences: Gastronomy, Musical events
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Municipality of Perušić - NGO Dedi
Dedi is an organisation that preserves the local heritage and organises social events in Donji Kosinj. The NGO exists since 2005 and has approximately 75 members who cherish the carnival tradition at least 150 years long. They organise the celebration for Saints Peter and Paul’s Day in Donji Kosinj.
Donji Kosinj 173 Kosinj - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Dedi are famous for their long tradition regarding the carnival when the group visits all the villagers in their homes, they sing, make everyone happy, and collect money. The villagers perceive Dedi’s visit as a sort of house blessing, taking away all the bad energies of the previous year. Interestingly, they are bell ringers, which is a tradition that does not exist in other parts of Lika. They have thick sticks, so if the villagers start running away from them, they have to catch and they carry them back on the sticks. During the carnival, they burn ‘mesopust’, a character guilty for everything that went wrong during the previous year, and they use the money they collected for organising a village party for Shrove Tuesday. They also organise the celebration for Saints Peter and Paul’s Day in Donji Kosinj.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day, preferably during the carnival or Saints Peter and Paul’s Day
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Ivan Rast
Cultural immaterial heritage: Local traditions or legend, Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions), Carnival, Traditional work
Hidden intangible patrimony: Gastronomy and culinary practices, Local customs, Community tales, Family tales
Experiences: Showing around
Form filler: Anita Ladišić