This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Opening day sees Lonardi take second and Bruttomesso third into Sinj behind Norwegian Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility) powered to victory on the opening stage of the 2024 CRO Race netting his 95th career win in the process at the age of 37.  Having won the same stage in 2023, Elia Viviani (Ineos Grenadiers) had prime position heading into the final sprint in Sinj but was overpowered by Kristoff who launched out of his wheel seated before opening up fully with 150 metres to go.  The Norwegian held his sprint for longer as the Italian faded and lost out to two of his compatriots Giovanni Lonardi (Team Polti Kometa) and Alberto Bruttomesso (Bahrain - Victorious) as he fell to fifth Kristoff takes the leader's jersey heading into stage 2 from Biograd na Moru to Novalja where he will look for an eighth win of the season and continue charging towards the 100 mark it was a bit stressful on two small roads with some sharp corners but we managed to stay in a good position together we were four guys and I knew we were lacking a little bit of firepower against Ineos who didn't pull during the stage and have a lot of strong guys," said Kristoff as he described the run for home.  "So I was looking for Viviani in the last kilometre and I knew he had the strongest lead-out so then I started my sprint a bit earlier than him to take him by surprise and luckily I was strong enough to hold it all the way and no one came around It was a big headwind but I still I managed to do it." Kristoff was second overall at the CRO Race in 2023 but stressed that he wasn't close to that kind of shape this season he did admit that this year was already a bigger success after taking a stage win - something he couldn't do last time out in Croatia a small cold so we didn't really want to work today," he said last year I was always second so I'm already happy with the race because I came in knowing I was not in top shape Results powered by FirstCycling the gold medal."Rowing is a popular sport in Croatia and its rowers have won medals for the team of former Yugoslavia which the country was part of before declaring independence in 1991.Last month the Sinkovic brothers moved from their homes in Zagreb to the small town of Sinj fishing and rowing."Our biggest motivation is the love of the sport like to train hard," Valent Sinkovic said.Reporting by Ivana Sekularac; editing by Miral Fahmy Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Nese College of NursingNursing alumnus finds purpose in supporting home island of SaipanCredit: Sinj Lee the interest in returning to his home island After being admitted to University Park campus in 2004 as an undecided major Lee began searching for his path and purpose Lee’s mother suggested that he look into the University’s nursing program as it was a trusted field and a profession that could help others in need as traditional Korean culture views nursing as a female-oriented role Lee met with his adviser about the nursing program and felt the profession suited his personality well “I felt very lucky to have been accepted into the program and start my nursing journey,” said Lee “I wasn't keen on it very much because I grew up in Korean culture and it is still viewed as a very female dominant field But I was able to talk to an adviser and we talked about what nurses offer the Penn State Army ROTC program hosted a nursing recruiting event at Walter Reed Medical Center to illustrate for students the role of an Army nurse and the type of hospital environment they worked in After the trip I was so impressed with military medicine and nursing,” said Lee I joined the Penn State Army ROTC Program and they even provided me a two-year scholarship with stipends to finish out my nursing degree.” during the height of the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan Lee graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S Army and an officer in the Army Nurse Corps His first duty station was in the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl Lee then went to work for the Army’s Critical Care Course in Ft Lewis Washington to become a critical care nurse Afghanistan for six months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and was then stationed in Ft Kentucky at the 86th Combat Support Hospital Lee felt it was time to leave the Army to go on to continue his education as a nurse anesthetist He enrolled in the nurse anesthesia program at the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia in Nashville Upon receiving his master of science in anesthesia in 2015 Lee began work at Medical Center Health in Bowling Green who worked as a nurse in telemetry and cardiac cath lab Breanna graduated with her associate's nursing degree from Western Kentucky University (WKU) and received her bachelor of science in nursing from Lindsey Wilson College While her clinical nursing experience included telemetry nursing and cardiac cath lab nursing she was sought out by WKU to help teach nursing students it was important for my wife to see where I grew up,” said Lee my wife explained how much of an impact we could make here with the medical skills we possess I was hesitant because I never thought of coming back to the island and after moving the process of finding a job for Lee turned out to be a long and arduous journey as Saipan had never had a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) prior Lee was finally hired at the Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHCC) after almost a year and a half of deliberation He became one of the first CRNA’s to work on Saipan paving the way for the profession on the island Breanna was hired as a full-time clinical nursing instructor at the Northern Marianas College (NMC) the college’s NCLEX pass rate was less than ideal after expanding her nursing expertise to her students Breanna has contributed greatly to increasing the college’s NCLEX pass rate “The nursing program is very small with limited faculty so Breanna has been giving countless hours of her own time in preparing the students to become quality nurses and pass the board exam but she puts in so much additional time to teach med surg and pharmacology to help the students learn more,” said Lee Sinj and Breanna have now been living in Saipan for close to three years and recently welcomed their first child Breanna is currently enrolled in a master’s program in nursing education at Bakers University decided to donate some of his extra time teaching at NMC too “After watching my wife for the last two and a half years give so much of her time I decided to jump in and help with the nursing program I will be teaching pharmacology this semester and hopefully in the future as well,” said Lee “We are doing our best to give back to the community I grew up in and bringing quality anesthesia and nursing education to Saipan The report on the implementation of the Convention, due by States Parties every 6 years, includes a section on the elements inscribed on the Representative List. Read more on periodic reports Croatia Inscribed in 2010 (5.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity The Sinjska Alka is a chivalric tournament that takes place annually knights ride horses at full gallop along a main street aiming lances at an iron ring hanging on a rope The name of the tournament derives from this alka or ring a word whose Turkish origin reflects the historical co-existence and cultural exchange between two different civilizations and stress the importance of participation in community life Participants must be members of local families of Sinj and the Cetinska krajina region clothes and accessories to support the continuation of the tradition The tournament is also entwined with local religious practices family visits and festivities at home and in the open air The Sinjska Alka is the only remaining example of the medieval knightly competitions that were regularly held in the Croatian coastal towns until the nineteenth century It has become a marker of local history and a medium for transferring collective memory from one generation to another Password forgotten? Portrait of Wally Neuzil (1912) Leopold Museum found by researchers in the Croatian town where she worked as a wartime nurse is due to become a monument to the little-known redheaded woman whose portrait became known as the Mona Lisa of Austria She could also be called the face that launched a thousand lawsuits since the painting's seizure from an exhibition in New York 20 years ago triggered a succession of restitution claims for Nazi-looted art and she became his live-in girlfriend and model Wally stood by Schiele when he was accused and jailed before his 1912 trial for corrupting the morals of young girls; he was acquitted of those charges which is now the central attraction of the Rudolf Leopold Museum in Vienna and hangs alongside a self-portrait the artist made at the same time Schiele broke off their relationship in 1915 a young woman from a bourgeois family whose background seemed a better fit for his ambitions Wally volunteered to serve as a military nurse and was sent to Sinj She died there of scarlet fever on Christmas Day in 1917 Schiele and Edith died of the Spanish Flu in Vienna in 1918 Wally Neuzil (centre) serving as a nurse in 1917 Leopold Privatsammlung the Croatian journalist Lana Bunjevac tracked down Wally’s grave in Sinj and the Viennese provenance researcher Robert Holzbauer has launched a campaign to restore the site “It’s an interesting monumental project for the European identity,” he tells The Art Newspaper Holzbauer and Marija Skegro, the Croatian co-chair of the Wally Neuzil Society are also planning the exhibition Who Was Wally Neuzil opening at Galerija Galiotovic in Sinj on 19 December There are also plans to preserve her birthplace in Tattendorf and the Austrian town has committed funds toward the grave’s restoration Wally's grave in Croatia today and the proposed reconstruction Wally Neuzil Society the landscape was exported to the US on condition it was exhibited in the Austrian pavilion at the 1948 Venice Biennale preview28 February 2025Vienna exhibition of Egon Schiele’s late works hints at what could have beenThe Austrian artist tragically died aged 28 but left behind 400 paintings and thousands of works on paper a selection of which are going on show at the Leopold Museum preview6 February 2018Museums pay tribute to Vienna’s visionary voyeurs, Klimt and Schiele, on 100th anniversary of their deathsThe artists are the subject of exhibitions across the Austrian capital—and beyond Words by Emily McConochie // Image by Claire Salter Turning the heads of creatives and laymen alike Aussie multi-instrumentalist turned composer Sinj Clarke has just dropped an immense debut album titled “Music for an Italian Afternoon” Clarke’s fluidly visual release has something for the jazz cats movie buffs and late-night YouTube fiends of this world His title track ‘An Italian Afternoon’ is as Clarke puts it “best enjoyed with an Aperol Spritz somewhere along the Amalfi Coastline” it’s a sonic elixir that we should all taste we are reminded of French duo Air mixed with Toronto trio BadBadNotGood and healthy dash of some seriously evocative movie scores from the 60’s and 70’s We caught up with Sinj for glimpse into his world unearthing a stint as a 2000’s pop-punk icon his newfound process of personal ‘creative blackmail’ and what may be next for the enigma that is Mr Sinj Clarke: Music For An Italian Afternoon by Sinj Clarke I started playing violin around 5 and quickly picked up piano after that in fact I hated it… I hated playing music until I was about 16 when I was given Amnesiac by Radiohead and a Herbie Hancock greatest hits compilation album I think they both really resonated with me and I was surprised at what music could be and that hadn’t felt it yet I’ve been playing keys in a band called Velvet Trip which is a psychy-blues rock ensemble Joseph Liddy and the Skeleton Horse which is a 13 piece funk band and then another called Lazy Colt which is quite ethereal and folky I guess Umm… I dunno what you’re talking about (laughs) I guess you don’t have to Google far to find that information in a past life I was a pop-punk superstar although I never felt like one to be honest old rickety composer not a spritely young pop-punk kid (laughs) Everyone had their awkward emo-punk phase but not many of us ended up with it being splattered all over 13-year-old girl fan pages I came across a book called ‘ The Artist’s Way’ by Julia Cameron and realised I’d set some pretty dangerous limits for myself which weren’t true I had always been an accessory to other people’s dreams and visions and hadn’t really taken the initiative to write anything of my own I basically had a routine of intense journaling and bringing awareness to my inner critic I basically had to creatively blackmail myself over four months through telling people I was working on the project it’s due date and the musicians I wanted to feature It was pretty interesting for me to be working with not only people I usually perform with but also some lovely people from the Sydney Symphony I don’t think there is a musical hierarchy but that was pretty daunting for me I had to step up into a leadership role while facing a lot of inner demons I realise now that it was bold aiming for an 11-piece band and an accompanying string quartet for a first album imagine being on a plane and the pilot opens the door and says ”sorry we’re heading in the wrong direction” I’m lucky I had a bunch of amazing musicians on board it couldn’t have gone any smoother in such a short amount of time I kind of held this idea of having a narrative arc across the album While composing I pulled up archived footage and old films to take me there… So I hope that resonates light and dark moments and a dramatic pinnacle the brings it all together I also had to remove my identity as a keyboard player and think for each instrument I taught myself bass because I needed a dissociation point I wrote half of it on a bass guitar that I had never really played before It ended up being quite bold and full bodied – like me (laughs) I just thought going through the usual avenues wasn’t for me Sometimes the joy gets sucked out of music when you suddenly have to think about the rigmarole of promotion With a first album I just wanted it to appeal to a space that I gather inspiration from That for me has always been on obscure playlists and well curated YouTube channels so I just reached out to a few and Adventures of Sound got back to me People like them are taste makers who already reach an audience that is musically inclined or conditioned for my kind of sound I was lucky to get that promotion on a global stage I’ve been asked for vinyl presses and had lovely comments from all over the world so it put into perspective the reach the internet has I reckon… We are going to do a one off performance of that… When I would be aiming for it to be a spectacle not just a performance The way that it is arranged means it can’t just be a half-assed version of it Music For An El Salvadorian Afternoon (laughs) I guess the next one will be more practical… So it can be played live but still in the same vein I’m not done exploring that sonic pallet quite yet I’m aiming to have the Sinj Clarke band up and running in a few months as I move (to Melbourne) so hopefully that all comes together in the same light Like what you’re hearing? You can download Sinj Clarke’s Music For An Italian Afternoon for free from his website right here Lauren Simmonds 2023 – Croatian politician and Sinj mayor Miro Bulj has said that he is forming a civil guard “because of migrants” and that “if they decide to shoot As Poslovni Dnevnik writes Sinj mayor Miro Bulj has publicly claimed that he intends to organise the self-protection of the residents of the wider Cetina area (which encompasses Sinj) In the fight against the illegal entry of migrants into Croatia he is calling for the army to be involved to help “the overburdened police forces at Croatia’s border crossings” Sinj mayor Miro Bulj has stated his plans to have civil guards posted along the Croatian border with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Sinj area which sits in the Dalmatian hinterland and borders Bosnia and Herzegovina is threatened by a wave of illegal migration “All countries are currently closing their borders to them look at the Dinara and Kamensko mountains… these migrants are simply allowed to enter One single hair or fingernail of a child is more important to me than all of these migrants Half of them are terrorists,” emphasised Bulj He wants the army to join the Croatian border police at the border but the Interior Ministry (MUP) says that there is no need for this because the security situation hasn’t remotely worsened and there is no immediate danger 61,000 illegal migrations have been recorded throughout Croatia of which only two percent have occurred the area covered by the Split-Dalmatia County police department The largest number of migrants has come here from Turkey The number of illegal migrants over the last two months has decreased compared to the previous period,” reported the Ministry of the Interior and website in this browser for the next time I comment A man in traditional costumes marches during the Sinjska Alka lancing tournament in Sinj Sinjska alka is an equestrian competition held in the Croatian town of Sinj every first Sunday in August to commemorate the victory over Ottomans on Aug It was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2010 A horseman in traditional costumes competes during the Sinjska Alka lancing tournament in Sinj Horsemen in traditional costumes march during the Sinjska Alka lancing tournament in Sinj Total Croatia News One of the largest celebrations of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary take places every year on 15 August in Sinj More than 100,000 Catholic believers passed on Monday through the Gate of Mercy in Sinj where they celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the largest Marian shrine in southern Croatia The celebrations began with the Holy Mass at dawn and continued with masses in the church every hour on the hour at 7 am a mass was held at the old city where on August 15 during the miraculous defence of Sinj from the Ottoman conquerors both Our Lady of Sinj and the Sinjska Alka knight game were born The main celebration began at 9.30 am with a procession which was attended by some 50,000 people Franciscans took off from the altar the picture of Our Lady of Sinj in its silver frame and took it to the main town square the picture of Our Lady was welcomed by Sinj Alkar knights including the winner of this year’s competition Tino Radanović believers were sprinkling the picture of Our Lady with rose petals the Golden Holy Rosary was carried in front of the picture In addition to the Franciscans and Alkar knights the picture was carried by members of various associations At the head of the procession a cross carrier walked followed by flags of Our Lady of Sinj and Croatia as well as flags of a large number of parishes and a number of veterans and other organizations They were all followed by a multitude of believers from Sinj and pilgrims who had arrived from all over the world When the procession arrived in front of the Municipal Court a mass was held led by Split-Makarska Archbishop Marin Barišić before the Archbishop invoked God’s blessing words of thanks were said for the procession in Sinj which is one of the most beautiful such events in the world old cannons from the old town could be heard and the celebrations ended with the singing of Croatian national anthem Daniela Rogulj 2020 – Due to epidemiological reasons the traditional procession through the city streets of Sinj for the Assumption of Mary on August 15 will not be held revealed the Franciscan monastery of Our Lady of Sinj on Thursday evening It warns that we are celebrating this year’s celebration of the Assumption in “unprecedented circumstances because we are surrounded by an invisible enemy under the protection of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj has been almost unscathed during this epidemic In order to reduce the gathering of a larger number of believers in certain hours of the day they will have Holy Mass almost every hour on August 14 and 15 and invited the faithful to carefully read the posters and choose the best time to attend Mass only the changing parts will be sung: the entrance song and the choirs will sing from the church choir The Sacrament of Penance will be accessible in the cloister and the monastery courtyard under the aisle so that there are as few believers as possible in one closed space listen carefully to the instructions of the Civil Protection Headquarters Be sure to disinfect your hands at the entrance to the church and the cloister and Stick to those measures that the Church recommends: take communion only by hand try to keep a distance while you go or wait for Communion be with those who are from your family and your environment stay at home,” continued the statement of the Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Sinj This year’s celebration of the Assumption is celebrated under the motto “Our Lady “May he save us from all that we could harm ourselves and others May he lead us on a path that will soften everyone’s hearts strengthen hope and lead everything to effective love,” the Sinj monastery concluded To read more about lifestyle in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page The Sinj club had a fantastic start to the match and led 5:0 though Mladost managed to reduce to the score to 15:14 the Sinj club would not give up and managed to achieve a massive 29:14 advantage Sinj was named the winner with a result of 29:19 In a fierce battle with solid play by both sides Sinj managed to overcome a dangerously tough opponent to win the Croatian Cup finally they’ve played in the Cup final four times.  There was an explosion of enthusiasm both on the field and in the stands This is the biggest success of a senior sports team in Sinj since Croatian independence Many people compare this success of Sinj rugby to the legendary basketball final of the former Yugoslavia some 35 years ago between Alkar and Bosna in Metković is proven by the fact that the final game also had a humanitarian character and instead welcomed donations for the treatment of Ivana Omrčena a former Alkar basketball player who is being treated for a malignant illness.  Sinj rugby club, congratulations from the bottom of our hearts! You can see the celebration photos in the gallery on Dalmacija Danas To read more about sport in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page.  After a series of successful and well-attended workshops under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia and in cooperation with the Cetina Region Museum in Sinj organizes an educational workshop about traditional pottery from Potravlje after last year’s break due to the coronavirus pandemic.  This year’s workshop will be held on Friday October 22 at 18:00 in the Cetina Region Museum in Sinj In the introductory part of this educational workshop participants will hear a fascinating lecture by the museologists who will introduce pottery and its role in developing cultures and civilizations one of the last masters of this traditional craft will be able to try their hand at making clay pots with the professional help of master Knezović It should be noted that the beginnings of hand pottery date back to the 4th century BC and that the village of Potravlje is its cradle the century-old tradition of making earthenware until the Second World War was practiced by about fifty families in the villages of the Cetina region and Potravlje by about twenty of them the famous Italian travel writer Alberto Fortis claimed that Potravlje’s rough pots were more durable than those from his homeland This was the time when households used various earthenware pots copper for cooking milk or for preparing turkey – rare corn polenta peka – bell-shaped lids that covered the dough for bread or some other dish on the open hearth Each vessel had a name according to its purpose (copper mlikarica and various miniature forms of traditional dishes offered as souvenirs Traditional hand pottery from Potravlje is an intangible cultural asset of the Republic of Croatia the workshops will be held following the recommendations and valid measures of the CNIPH and the Civil Protection Headquarters The Sinj Tourist Board has prepared souvenirs for all participants which will be distributed at the end of the workshop All those interested can send their applications to e-mail: info@visitsinj.hr or apply by calling 021 / 826-352 by Friday with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia organized two educational workshops for children and adults about traditional hand wheel pottery from Potravlje the workshop for children was held in cooperation with the kindergarten “Bili Cvitak” and Mrs who assisted Ivan Knezović in making objects from clay the proud little participants took their handicrafts with them to decorate the premises of the kindergarten the students of the 4th grade of the Technical and Industrial School of Ruđer Bošković who participated in the school project Research of Cultural Heritage under the mentorship of Professor Branimir Romac who regularly leads these educational workshops is also among the last to engage in this traditional craft Traditional hand pottery from Potravlje has had the status of an intangible cultural property since 2013 the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia nominated it for the protection of UNESCO It is imperative to preserve this segment of traditional culture and continue living by passing it on to younger generations with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia holds workshops on Traditional hand pottery from Potravlje Due to the large number of participants who wanted to try to make valuable objects and successfully implement all epidemiological measures the workshops were held from 16:00 to 20:30 curator of the Museum of the Cetina Region in Sinj gave an interesting and instructive lecture on traditional pottery This was followed by a presentation and guidance of Ivan Knezović through the stages of preparation and processing of clay to the final pottery Anyone who expressed a desire and interest could participate in making pottery under his expert guidance Workshop participants received unique souvenirs personally made by the leader and the youngest participants received small gifts and gingerbread as souvenirs members of the Association for the Preservation of Heritage of the Cetina Region and KUD Dicmo performed traditional melodies of ojkavica: male and female rera which is also on the list of intangible heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia You can see the production process and scenes from the workshop below: This workshop is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia The Sinj Tourist Board genuinely thanked everyone who helped them in the realization of this project Austria’s most prominent figurative painter of the early 20th century A small grave marked 162/ D with a stone cross and a few broken blocks covered with moss in the Sinj graveyard has a very interesting story behind it the muse of Austria’s most prominent figurative painter of the early 20th century Egon Schiele Wally is the lady from his famous Wally’s portrait a painting which is now worth 20 million dollars Portrait of Wally is perhaps the best-known representation of Wilburga ‘Wally’ Neuzil with her piercing blue eyes and an enigmatic grin is often called the Viennese Mona Lisa while other paintings she posed for were Wally Neuzil in Black Stockings and Wally in Red Blouse with Raised Knees all stunning works of art that have fascinated art lovers for decades Even though everyone knows what she looked like and last year’s exhibition Wally Neuzil and her Life with Egon Schiele at the Leopold Museum in Vienna tried to shine a new light on this mystery woman Wally moved with her remaining family to Vienna in 1906 and met Schiele in 1911 when she was just 16 years old According to old rumors from the art circles she was Gustav Klimt’s model and perhaps even mistress before she met Schiele any connection between her and the elder painter remains nothing more than salon gossip Wally had to start working at a very early age and she usually  registered herself as a salesgirl or mannequin Artist’s models were often considered as were dubbing as ladies of the night.  Wally became a lot more than just his model She even stood by him when he was arrested for allegedly kidnaping a minor he painted the now famous Portrait of Wally and a Self-portrait with Physalis represented a turning point in his artistic career and a sign of his maturation Schiele proposed to Edith Harms who lived across the street from his studio and was more socially acceptable than „poor“ Wally After Wally refused to keep seeing him after he wed Schiele’s way of parting with his muse was to paint „The Death and the Girl“ Wally Nazul then finished nursing school and after two years in a hospital in Vienna travelled first to Šibenik and then to Sinj where she worked as a nurse far away from the art scene and the man who broke her heart she contracted scarlet fever and died on Christmas day in 1917 at the age of 24 and was buried in the above mentioned unmarked grave next to her last love an Austro-Hungarian officer who took his own life after gambling away the wages of his entire platoon the girl whose piercing blue eyes grace the 20 million dollar portrait might have had a short life ridden with tragic love stories but at least she will no longer be in an unmarked grave in Sinj Thanks to the Leopold Museum in Vienna that is now paying the annual grave fee she will finally have her name carved in so that art lovers can come and pay their respect when in Sinj there is simply not enough time to cover everything that is going on during the summer in Dalmatia where there have been so many events around the Alka tournament that it was just not possible to write about all of them on time And so, I wanted to write about the Sinj Hair Braiding, which took place on August 8, but I could not find the time to do it. Turns out it was actually good to wait on this one, as the official pictures (Petar Malbaša) of the event got out just yesterday on the Sinj tourist board facebook page and so I am glad to present you with the full visual This initiative started just as a simple support activity for the 300th Alka tournament anniversary. Very similar to the men growing their moustaches for Alka women wanted to contribute with something very traditional to Sinj and Alka and the whole Dalmatia – hair braiding Women chose to meet at Luca Fountain and with several professional hair dressers Women of all ages met to share something together and get their “hair done” in a traditional way I am more and more discovering the simple beauty of hair braiding I am very far from creations like this in Sinj but I enjoy long hair braided in a simple way After last year’s announcement that the Our Lady of Sinj project would be revitalized initiated by Split-Dalmatia County in cooperation with the Shrine of Our Miraculous Lady of Sinj in Sinj the Tourist Boards of Sinj and Solin and the municipalities of Dugopolje and Klis the project of renovation and upgrade of the Our Lady of Sinj Trail is currently being implemented through the creation of a Virtual Walk and the creation of a new website The Our Lady of Sinj Trail stretches on the Solin – Sinj – Livno – Tomislavgrad – Rama route and is 148 kilometers long It is a pilgrimage route that has been used for centuries to walk from several directions to the largest Marian shrine in southern Croatia The Our Lady of Sinj Trail project has been approved under the IPA Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina program and relies on traditional hiking and equestrian trails and the abandoned Rera route After the official completion of the project in 2015 there were numerous devastations on the track itself Split-Dalmatia County initiated its reconstruction due to which we all have limited movements and new market conditions and modalities we have embarked on the first phase of revitalizing the Our Lady of Sinj Trail project the project tries to bring all interested visitors closer to the entire offer on the trail (numerous sights as well as tourist facilities) and interest them in future visits to the Our Lady of Sinj Trail and Marian shrines The virtual walk is prepared by members of the experienced team of the Cogitolab agency in cooperation with the priests of Our Lady of Sinj priests Michael the Archangel in Dugopolje and the Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Klis which will provide them with the necessary conditions and help in creating content for many pilgrims who arrive in our southern Croatian Marian shrines Marian shrines have always had a special place in the hearts of believers They worshiped the Blessed Virgin Mary and prayed to her for help in difficult times and troubles honoring her out of gratitude as the queen of the Croats She has been called the fidelissima advocata Croatiae (the most faithful lawyer of Croats) throughout history Accompanied by the celebration of bells and fanfare the image of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj is taken from the church in a solemn procession through the streets of the city It is a great honor to carry the picture on your shoulders The historical connection between the faithful and Our Lady’s shrines is also important on the eve of September 8 the celebration of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary which is especially solemnly celebrated in Solin Rivers of pilgrims will flow from Sinj to Solin and from many other places in Croatia It is a special experience to set off on foot along the ancient paved paths on a spiritual journey and to find peace and refuge in the safe shelter of Our Lady Pilgrims will take the votive step to the Immaculate Virgin Mary along marked paths through picturesque areas rich in historical heritage On the spiritual journey to the Heavenly Mother they will pass by the remains of old paths and bridges By developing the accompanying infrastructure and raising awareness of the immense value of cultural and religious heritage the Our Lady of Sinj Trail is active throughout the year not only during the feasts of the Assumption The Our Lady of Sinj Trail is an excellent example of the functional coexistence of tourism and religion without disturbing the natural balance It is also a valuable contribution to the tourist offer of Sinj proof of smart disposal of cultural and aesthetic values and natural resources which certainly gives a positive boost to sustainable tourism To learn more about Inland Dalmatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page.  After TCN’s article on the unique heritage of Imotski a true champion of inland Dalmatia with its rich heritage and numerous traditions Sinj celebrated last year 300th Alka tournament anniversary This world famous knights’ tournament listed under UNESCO list of intangible heritage was the main initiator of different cultural projects and events This anniversary was a good opportunity to increase awareness about the Cetinska Krajina region Sinj hs done amazing work in developing different tourism products and services related to local historical and natural heritage the Cetinska Krajina has become the place for all sorts of active and cultural tourism Sinj is developing more and more events related to local traditions and heritage This article will try to recap all the valuable activities and traditions nurtured by locals The lovely town of Sinj is located in the centre of the Dalmatian hinterland Cetina River has its source here and the Cetinska Krajina region is surrounded by mountains Kamešnica The power of the river is used for the Peručko Lake reservoir as well as for the Peruča Hydropower Plant Cetina River provides spring water for the Central Dalmatian islands while Sinj gets its water from Kosinac and Ruda spring Cetinska Krajina is proud of its natural heritage such as the significant landscape of Sutina and Rumin The founding of Sinj dates to the prehistoric times according to some findings of Cetina culture in the region A good geographical position and climate were attractive to both Illyrian tribe Delmati and ancient Romans During the age of the Croatian kingdom fortified Sinj was the centre of Cetina County At the end of 15th century Sinj was constantly under Ottoman attacks and it fell under its empire at the beginning of the 16th century It was under Ottoman rule untill the end of the 17th century when it was taken over by Venetians This period of history was the time of the most important legend related to Sinj The legend is connected to the battle for the town when 700 defenders of Sinj fought against tens of thousands of Ottomans With the help of the Miraculous Madonna of Sinj the people of Sinj successfully defeated the Ottoman army the Alka tournament has taken place every year since This UNESCO protected knights’ tournament dates to the times of a glorious victory over Ottoman Empire when the people of Sinj wanted to show their devotion and respect to the Miraculous Madonna of Sinj who helped the people of Sinj in their battle This knights’ tournament is held each year on the first Sunday in August and has three different competitions during three days consists of a festive procession of Alka squires and their leader harambaša The procession is followed by mace bearers Turkish shield-bearer and edeks (horses) guides The rest of the procession is reserved for Alkari knights and their commander alajčauš and the alkarski vojvoda (tournament master) The procession is followed by the Sinj brass band and a large audience from all over the world there are several conditions that need to be fulfilled an Alkar needs to be born in Cetinska krajina and have ‘oko sokolovo i čvrsta desnica’ (hawk eye and strong hands) An Alkar needs to be honourable and honest man and it is a special honour to be part of the tournament for all local men this competition had several changes but the tournament still has the same importance in local peoples’ lives The tournament rules remained the same during the time and are described in the following text which in Turkish means ring and it presents the bottom from the saddle of a horse serascher-pasha Čelić who was trying to conquer Sinj) When they aim with the wooden lance they can either aim at the smallest The Alka is aimed during full gallop and this requires yearlong preparations for the tournament The winner is the one who gets the highest number of punats or points during course of three races they play again in ‘pripetavanje’ until someone wins the tournament This unique tournament was first played in the times knight tournaments were popular throughout Europe While all other tournaments disappeared during the course of time Alka was preserved in Sinj and got world recognition as UNESCO protected heritage Alka is also a symbol ofthe  fight for freedom and peace and it is the main example of reviving the history and heritage of Sinj another big celebration for Sinj takes place hosts the celebration of the Feast of Assumption and Day of the Town Sinj every August 15th while on the day of celebration there is big procession in the town centre The Image of Miraculous Madonna of Sinj is held usually by Alkari Alkar squires and it is a great honour to be part of the procession was brought from Rama at the times the people of Sinj went to find shelter from Ottomans Except religious traditions this day is famous for the best party in town or locally called ‘dernek’ this is another great opportunity to taste local food Local traditions of Sinj wouldn’t be the same without ‘mačkule’ and the Old Town fortress mačkule (cannon balls) are fired from the Old Town fortress and they are sign of greatness of the event which takes place that day Sinj has plenty of significant buildings and houses which became part of recognisable cultural heritage We have already mentioned the Old Town fortress with church and star-shaped Kamičak fortress Both fortresses are in the process of restoration and conservation Kamičak fortress is used every summer as a unique stage for classical music concerts and it should be used in future as apermanent summer concert stage there is Alka knights’ court or kvartiri It dates back to the 18th century and was used by different armies located in Sinj and as the Alka knights’ base Sinj in the 19th century had powerful local families who built themselves houses which are nowadays cultural heritage of Sinj The most recognisable residential houses are Danek Villa and Tripalo Palace as well as Tripalo and Vjera Villa All of them are unique and have cultural and architectural value even nowadays Sinj is proud of its historical relation with football too The proof the football was played in Cetinska Krajina in Roman times is a tombstone of a seven-year-old Roman boy Gaius Laberious who is holding a ball locals dress up as Romans and Illyrians and play football as it was presumably played before More recent heritage is presented in different artwork The most notable is definitely the Alkar monument – it marks the beginning of Alka Tournament Course (Alkarsko trkalište) – the place where Alkari start to gallop The statue is work of Stipe Sikirica who also made Battle of Sinj monument on the doors of Church of the Miraculous Madonna of Sinj Sinj has specially built artwork – Stations of the Cross It stretches all the way from the foothills to the church in the Old Town fortress Sinj for a relatively small town has plenty of historical findings and heritage preserved in local museums A definitive hit among museums is the newly opened Sinj Alka Museum which had 16.000 visitors from its opening in August 2015 Even thought they still don’t have their own website the museum has a great interactive presentation of local history and the story of Alka tournament Another museum is the Museum of the Cetinska Krajina Region – Sinj It is the central place for twelve different exhibitions which present cultural and historical heritage of the Cetinska Krajina Recently they became part of potential project for revitalisation of culture and heritage the Museum will have more space for its exhibits and funds for permanent restoration & conservation workshop Another place to see is the Archaeological Collection of the Sinj Franciscan Monastery It is considered to be one of the oldest in Croatia It has findings from prehistoric and Roman times as well as the ethnographic collection with well-preserved folk costumes A valuable source for cultural and tradition keeping institution is Sikirica Gallery This famous sculptor dedicated his work to Sinj and Cetinska Krajina This Gallery is often the organiser of events such as concerts exhibitions and gives support to the local community as well as to young unestablished artists the best way to keep year-long traditions is through local food and traditional dishes Sinj is famous for its delicious food and gastronomic heritage which is in correlation with historical and cultural heritage Definitely the best known dish is arambaši and traditional pastries and sweets – uštipci and rafioli Cetinska Krajina is proud of their delicacies like frogs and Cetina trout as well as with Dalmatian classics cheese and prosciutto Prosciutto is additionally promoted in Sinj on at the recent Prosciutto fair as an authentic regional product with EU label of origin For the most important town celebrations traditionally every family prepares excessive amounts of food based on the old recipes People of Sinj were always known for their hospitality no matter what was their financial status and for the events like Alka each family is proud of their festive menu Alka tournament except food preparation includes a custom when the Alkar squire gives domestic pullets cheese and prosciutto as a present to the Alkari Food offered for the Alkar winner and the guests is usually prosciutto and cheese stewed savoury crabmeat and assorted pastries accompanied by local wine (often a mix of white and red wine called hrvaština) the menu is similar – inevitable arambaši and roasted meat need to be on the menu Arambaši are recently protected intangible cultural heritage and the name of the dish probably origins form Turkish word harambaša – in Alka the name for the leader of Alkar squires Arambaši are filling dish made out of ground beef meat mixed with vegetables and wrapped in cabbage leaves Cetinska Krajina is rich in storytelling heritage and various legends The most famous one is definitely the one about Miraculous Madonna of Sinj and defeating the Turks there are plenty of other local legends that are in tight connection with everyday life and superstitious beliefs there are a lot of local customs and traditions which are usually related to different celebrations throughout the year when all the villages in Cetinska Krajina have different carnival processions– the most entertaining ones are from slopes of Kamešnica Mountain – popularly called “Didi s Kamešnice” from Gljev is the ritual of having a coffee on Sinjska Pijaca or so called Špica Sinj is one of the towns in Croatia with the largest number of cafes per capita (some sources say there are 106 cafes in relation to 24.826 inhabitants) Cetinska Krajina is well known for its traditional crafts All the skills have been passed down from generation to generation One of the most interesting crafts is for sure the making of tobacco pipes in a traditional manner in the village Zelovo the craftsmen of Zelovo are famous for making handmade and unique children toys with popular motifs like butterflies on sticks The village of Potravlje is famous for making different objects out of clay peke (clay bell) and different food containers Potravlje is well known for its traditional hand-wheel pottery the Tourist Board of Sinj has organised educational pottery workshops in order to keep this tradition alive Other villages of Cetinska Krajina like Gljev and Gala are well known for craft of making opanci (traditional footwear) some villages are proud of their blacksmiths while the village of Otok is known for Cetina boat making The boat was important in everyday life through history as the main means of transport on the river Cetina All these products were sold on local derneci and on fairs all over Croatia Nowadays we can still see them being sold on fairs but unfortunately there are less and less people interested in craft making Most of the old crafts are listed under intangible cultural heritage of Croatia and the efforts in keeping them alive can be seen in different events like Rural products fair Žabarijada (frog-jumping contest) and traditional fishing with Cetina boat a special place is reserved for the traditions related to music and dance in Cetinska Krajina The traditional dance of Cetinska Krajina is a Silent circle or Nijemo kolo – it is performed as a closed circle and sometimes accompanied by UNESCO protected ojkanje singling and occasionally with rera Sinj and Cetinska Krajina standardised all the movements in dance while some villages kept their traditional way of dancing and people use this as a sign to determine who is from which village It is performed even today on different fairs folklore festivals and local festivities and celebrations This unique dance is part of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage All the stated heritage and traditions are revived and kept thanks to locals who work hard to keep these traditions from oblivion Individuals like craft-making families and different agricultural estate owners take part in this process associations and cultural centres have organised efforts in reviving the traditions and combining them with tourism Places to enjoy both nature and traditional food are definitely agricultural estates such as Panj The little village Grab is the place with the oldest continuously working mills in Croatia The mills are even more famous for their eccentric owner – Iko Samardžić who is known as a local poet and sculptor too Sinj has a long equestrian history and it has five equestrian clubs thanks to its Alka tradition Sinj is proud of all sorts of active sports such as skydiving Sinj is part of the MedPaths project which has the goal to promote the region and adjust different hiking equestrian and cycling paths throughout inland Dalmatian especially cycling associations are proud of events like Cetina Adventure which combine both nature and local traditions in order to make this region even more interesting The efforts for reviving the traditions go to all the cultural projects and centres like Alka Museum Archaeological Collection of the Franciscian Monastery Museum of the Cetinska Krajina – Sinj and media projects like Ferata newspapers and association SKUP Viteško Alkarsko Društvo (VAD – Alka Knights society) is the main representative for keeping the Alka tournament tradition alive for more than 300 years They also have a well-presented beginners guide to Alka on their Alka Wiki Special mention in reviving all these traditions must go to the Tourist Board of Sinj which is doing a great job in constantly promoting Sinj and Cetinska Krajina The tourist board at the same time a valuable source of information about this region Thanks to their hospitality and well organised website they were a great source of information for this article too after presenting the most interesting traditions the only thing left is to go there and start exploring A good starting point can be visiting Sinj Alka Museum and attending Alka Tournament this summer to see why people of Sinj are devoted to this special tradition for more than 300 years Videos courtesy of Tourist Board Sinj.Source: Tourist Board Sinj Velika Gospa was celebrated in Sinj on August 15th is difficult to describe through words and photographs This year’s Assumption of Mary saw tens of thousands of believers gather on the eve of the feast asking the Mother of God to hear their prayers and hopes – for her motherly embrace to comfort the most exhilarating of souls Pilgrims arrived from all over the world on the eve of the Assumption setting foot overnight from Dugopolje to Sinj and thirsty pilgrim would fall to their knees and bow to the altar in front of the image of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj.  a vigil was held in the crowded Franjo Tudjman Square in Sinj by Monsignor Vlado Košić there was an all-night prayer organized in the Votive Church On the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th the mass celebration was held in the Church of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj which began at 4 am the noise of trumpets and fanfare marked the beginning of the procession with Our Lady’s image.  An abundance of crowds followed their heavenly patron in the streets of Sinj with prayer and song Archbishop of Split – Makarska Monsinjor Marin Barišić presided over Franjo Tuđman Square after the procession with a message of celebration The evening mass at 18:00 was led by the provincial Franciscan Province of the Blessed Sacrament Fr Joško Kodžoman at Franjo Tuđman Square.  Here’s a look at the event in photos.  Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you 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Croatia facebooktwitterinstagramAbout us 2019 – For nine years Sinj has hosted the National Fair of Prosciutto Ham and Dry-Cured Meat Products the event promotes the traditional way of producing dried meat products with the constant support of all associates Croatian institutions and renowned experts.  the National Fair of Prosciutto Ham and Dry-Cured Meat Products in Sinj has gained international character thanks to participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina The fair hosts around 70 producers and several thousand visitors each year This showcase event presents prosciutto and other dried meat products olive oil and traditional handicrafts from rural parts of Dalmatia renowned experts as members of the committee even evaluate products based on Ordinance on Prosciutto Ham Quality Evaluation Besides the promotion of large variety of traditional products the National Fair of Prosciutto Ham and Dry-Cured Meat Products in Sinj has an educational character as workshops are held where both producers and visitors can learn about the production and sales of dry-cured meat products protection of original Croatian products and quality labels stimulation and funding programmes of governmental and other institutions The opening ceremony is on 12 April 2019 at 11:30  08:00 PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 08: 30-15: 30 QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF PROSCIUTTO  EXHIBITION PROGRAM / EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND ROUNDTABLES 09:00 ARRIVAL OF EXHIBITORS / Exhibition of Prosciutto and Cured Meat Products / Presentation of Cheese Presentation of autochthonous food and wine 13:00 News from 2018 from Measure of Rural Development – European Agricultural Fund 2014-2020 – Ministry of Agriculture IAKS rural development measures – news (M10 Diversification Opportunities from the Rural Development Program-Operation Type 6.2.1 Supporting investment in the start-up of non-agricultural activities in rural areas Operation type 6.4.1 Development of non-agricultural activities in rural areas Program presentation: Government and other institutions development programs of the Split-Dalmatia County Promotion of quality labels – “Croatian Quality” and “Original Croatian” – Croatian Chamber of Commerce Split EXHIBITION PROGRAM / EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM 11:00 Perspectives of demography and young people in the Republic of Croatia and the EU 13:00 TASTING AND PROMOTION OF PRESENTATION Gastronomy (traditional products – U Zemane) – Presentation of traditional products Cultural Art Program- Reviving Original Costumes Promotion of the product labeled “Croatian island product” 14:00 Promotion of the product labeled “Croatian island product”          – Clusters as a model of association – examples of good practice          -Sensory analytic: The importance of quality assessment of prosciutto         – Production technology and technological trends in prosciutto production          – Announcement of the results of the competition         – Winner announcement The historical spectacle takes place in two acts The first act is staged on the Market Square when the Ottomans conquered the town of Sinj in a dramatic and violent raid Extremely realistic light and sound effects contribute to the authenticity of the scenes The second act takes place in the original ambiance of Alkarski dvori the Defense Council does not even think of retreating and decides to defend its city from a more numerous and Sinj was freed from the threat of the enemy Pavle Vučković (embodied by high school professor a priest and an inexhaustible source of wisdom) joyful and grateful believers have since celebrated their patron saint with even greater zeal The author of the dramatic template is prof The play was realized in cooperation with the Shrine of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj and the Alkar Knights Society Numerous actors from amateur theaters are participating and the main characters are Gabrijel Jurišić Association for the Preservation of the Heritage of the Cetina Region horses of the Alkar stud farm led by Marko Vuković while Vesna Bader and Branka Marinović take care of the scenography and Miki Nopling of the soundstage and the playwright and producer is Luka Perković the famous Brodosplit City Choir performs under the direction of maestro Vlado Sunko with the performance of the cantata Our Lady of Sinj Battle of Sinj 1715 is a unique stage spectacle – under the auspices of Sinj’s August nights transports the viewer to 306 years into the past The Sinj Tourist Board asks all visitors to adhere to the recommendations of the Civil Protection Headquarters and the NZJZ The volunteers will take care of all the necessary measures to all be safe and responsible to each other For more on Inland Dalmatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page The President of the Republic Zoran Milanović attended in Sinj the official unveiling of the bust of academic sculptor Ante Župić one of the central figures in the establishment of the Matica hrvatska cultural institution in the town of Sinj in 1970 the daughter of academic sculptor Ante Župić An association of Zagreb residents originating from Sinj launched the initiative to erect the sculpture of Ante Župić on the occasion of marking the 50th anniversary of Matica hrvatska and the Croatian Spring movement which received the approval of the Sinj Town Council President Milanović extended his greetings to the residents of Sinj and everyone present emphasizing that the Sinj area is very dear to him and that he eagerly looked forward to being there today “I heard about Ante Župić from my father a couple of times I will not talk here about the work and opus of professor Ante Župić because I actually know very little about it and only since recently Ante Župić was a typical creation of this area I suppose that professor Ante Župić had to work hard and earn everything in life This town and this frontier have added flavour to my entire life since childhood we have something to be proud of,” said President Milanović heartfelt welcome he received by the people of Sinj Adviser to the President of the Republic for Human Rights and Civil Society Melita Mulić and Special Adviser to the President of the Republic for Homeland War Veterans Marijan Mareković were at the unveiling ceremony alongside President Milanović PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Marko Beljan Cetina Region’s Masquerade Festival should have been held for the seventh time this year as well as the centuries-old gatherings of masquerade groups in the Podkamešnica villages which were supposed to precede the festival and the usual final carnival events Millennial photo of the Sinj region masquerades – DIDI / Šime Strikoman numerous masquerade groups present themselves to the general public in one place and noisy procession that maintains a long tradition according to carefully and strictly established rules Masquerades are the best bearers and guardians of carnival customs in the Cetina region After the Holy Three Kings’ feast on January 6 they set out on visits to villages and hamlets They are even included on the list of protected intangible cultural goods of the Republic of Croatia Podkamešnička villages are villages at the foot of Kamešnica mountain located on Croatia’s border with Bosnia and Herzegovina masquerade processions are a unique and original way of depicting ancient customs interwoven with the sound of masquerade bells and other accompanying rituals Masquerade procession in Obrovac Sinjski / Monika Vrgoč each hamlet has its own masquerade group (Jelašce and occasionally there are groups Glavičica-Priblaće Strana with masquerades from Ovrlje and Korita) masquerade processions take place in the villages of Grab Masquerade procession in Otok / Monika Vrgoč Masquerade procession in Vrpolje / Monika Vrgoč The carnival procession’s schedule is based on traditional rules At the head is a group of white masquerades and wedding guests which symbolizes the end of winter and spring arrival was once led by the first grandfather (hrv dida) and nowadays by the flag bearer (hrv which is the procession’s main “task.” and other wedding characters dressed in formal attire (folk costume) taking care not to mix white and black wedding guests who must never be in the same place at the same time The Turk and the aunt’s characters are associated with the long presence of the Ottomans in this area a masquerade group that criticizes current social and political topics without sparing criticism They are bearers of the fertility cult who invoke a better and more abundant annual harvest mourning widows who shout funny and comic slogans The most attractive and impressive part of the procession are the imposing “didi.” They wear sheep’s wool up to 1.5 m high on their heads and bells around their waists They are dressed in old clothes sewn with colorful fringes They embody the age-old ritual struggle of good spirits with winter which they drive away with noise and jumping testifies the most important preoccupations of our ancestors is nurtured and promoted by the association “Didi from Kamešnica” from the village of Gljev The Cetina region’s carnival festival seeks to popularize the rich tradition of carnival customs Although carnival customs with similar themes exist in other parts of Croatia and Europe they always embody the ritual struggle of good spirits with winter “Didi” are welcome guests at festivals throughout Croatia and Europe and an inspiring motive for numerous scientific research and lectures on the topic of intangible heritage The famous magazine National Geographic brings the unique “Didi s Kamešnice” on one of its covers For the latest travel info, bookmark our main travel info article, which is updated daily.  Read the Croatian Travel Update in your language – now available in 24 languages Join the Total Croatia Travel INFO Viber community. At the initiative of the members of the speleological section of the Sv Jakov – Bitelić Mountaineering Society an ecological action of cleaning and fixing up 14 illegal landfills in the area of the municipality of Hrvace and the village of Zelovo in Sinj along the county road Hrvace-Zelovo (“old road”) along which several bicycle and pedestrian paths have been marked (through the Medpaths project) there are numerous illegal landfills where irresponsible individuals have disposed of large quantities of various waste for years These are quantities that greatly endanger the existing infrastructure (Zelovski most) which is increasingly used by many recreationists and tourists who stay in the area Respecting all valid epidemiological measures this action was attended by numerous volunteers members of local mountaineering associations: PD Sv members of the Cycling Club Vlaji – Sinj and Cetina adventure – Club of Adventure Sports The action was attended by members of HGSS station Split and institutions without whose help this action would not be feasible: County Roads Split and Water supply and drainage of Cetina region This action certainly wanted to contribute to environmental awareness and appeal to responsibility for the natural heritage The organizers would like to thank everyone who selflessly helped in this extremely demanding environmental action with the announcement of a similar action soon In memory of the significant liberation military-police operation of the Croatian Army in the Summer of ’95 the 7th Horse Caravan – Summer ’95 was held on Saturday moved across Sinjsko polje towards the Cetina river then to Vojskova in Hrvatačko polje and over the bridge on Panj to Bitelić Zasiok and finally to the BZ Patriot training ground in Dabar The entire route passed through important historical sites along which nature has richly spread its beauties The caravan was designed so that the entire route was joined by horsemen from the settlement through which the procession was moving This symbolically represented the community from the military police operation Summer of ’95 and Croatian veterans throughout the Homeland War and family farms were present at this caravan carried the flags of the Croatian Army Guards Brigades and the flags of several associations from the Homeland War the Association of Minor Volunteers of the Homeland War of Split-Dalmatia County is extremely satisfied with the response and the number of registered participants The seventh Caravan took place following the current epidemiological measures To read more about Inland Dalmatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page Aeroklub Sinj and the city of Sinj are proudly hosting the second annual Sinj Air Show which will be held on August 20 at airport Piket (airport Sinj) For the second annual Sinj Air Show you can expect a rich flight program including highlight performances from the acrobatic group HRZ Krila Oluje military flight simulator Zlin Z-242 and Bell 206B an acrobatic performance by Branimir Ambreković with the plane Extra 300 and a visit to the historical legend of jet aviation G-2 Galeb and Flying Bulls Cessna 337 also be a colorful display of aircraft and helicopters More information on the event can be found here Preparations are underway to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption (Velika Gospa) The largest number of believers is expected in Sinj “It is, as we know, the most visited day in our sanctuary by pilgrims who will flow into this valley from all sides like a river,” said Rev. Ante Markić, pastor of the Shrine of Our Lady of Refuge for Dnevnik Nova TV. takes place under epidemiological measures One of them is the ban on touching the statue and the painting “There will definitely be a disinfectant next to drinking water and we ask citizens to adhere to the measures and to think of themselves and everyone else who comes after them,” said Darko Barjaktarevic from the Erdut Tourist Board “Masks are only taken off when pilgrims find their place.” Special measures will also apply to the Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat even though all the masses are outside in Trsat they can take it off,” said Krunoslav Kocijan guardian of the Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat this is impossible to achieve if we want to be responsible if we want to save as many people as possible from infection or guardian of the Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Sinj One of the specifics of the shrines in Sinj and Aljmaš is touching Our Lady’s image or statue “It is strictly forbidden on these occasions,” Čovo noted “I always emphasize that even when there was no corona They can perform their devotion without touching it,” believes Ante Markić pastor of the Shrine of Our Lady of Refuge Friar Kocijan urges the faithful to adhere to epidemiological recommendations “We will not count how many people will come; everyone is welcome,” concluded Kocijan For all you need to know about coronavirus specific to Croatia, make sure to bookmark our dedicated COVID-19 section and select your preferred language 2019 – The picturesque village of Potravlje is situated at the foot of Svilaja It is the cradle of Cetina pottery using a hand wheel a craft whose beginnings date back to prehistoric antiquity of the 4th century BC About fifty families kept this centuries-old tradition of making pottery in the Cetina region villages until WWII the famous Italian travel writer Alberto Fortis stated that these pots were more durable than those of his homeland or for preparing a turkey and corn polenta and even pans for grilling were used in households bell-shaped lids to cover pastry or other open-hearth dishes Each container was named after its intended use and various miniature types of traditional utensils that are offered as souvenirs traditional pottery in Potravlje has been named intangible cultural property After a series of successful and highly visited workshops under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia is organizing an educational workshop “Traditional Handmade Pottery from Potravlje” this year at 6:00 pm on the 3rd floor of the Sikirica Gallery will also be able to try making clay pots with the expert assistance of Ivan Knezović Commemorative souvenirs have been prepared for all attendees which will be distributed upon completion of the workshop All interested parties can send their applications by e-mail: office@visitsinj.com or by phone on 021 / 826-352 by Thursday Participation in the workshop is free of charge and the number of participants is limited has organized an educational workshop “Traditional Pottery from Potravlje” in Sinj The traditional handmade pottery has the status of an intangible cultural asset since 2013 and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia has nominated it for the protection of UNESCO The art of making clay pots in this way has been preserved only in the village of Potravlje in the municipality of Hrvace where today’s pottery is made by his sons Ivan and Pile It is of the utmost importance to preserve this segment of our traditional culture and enable it to continue by transferring the craft to younger generations With the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia the Tourist Board of the City of Sinj aims to preserve this craft by hosting this workshop highlighting the pottery from Potravlje It is worth pointing out that the Sinj Tourist Board at the 4th International Congress of Historical Cities in Solin in March 2018 received the Plautilla Award for the ‘Best Cultural Tourism Product’ for the Educational Workshop “Traditional Pottery of Potravlje” This year’s workshop will be held on October 19th (Friday) at 6 pm in the Sikirica gallery on the 3rd floor The head of the workshop this year will be Mr who is among the last masters of this traditional craft will be able to work independently in producing clay pots with the expert help of Mr There will be souvenirs for all participants that will be distributed after the workshop is completed Anyone interested can submit their application by e-mail to info@visitsinj.com or sign up at 021 / 826-352 by Thursday at 12:00 Participation is free and the number of participants is limited This increasingly traditional event will start at 11:00 on the Alojzije Stepinac Promenade as well as the first guests staying in Sinj and its surroundings the traditional Easter dishes of the region with special customs Sinj has prepared a sumptuous holiday table for all visitors consisting of traditional dishes prepared for Easter breakfast They have also prepared an entertainment program for the youngest participants but visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the songs of the Sinj Children’s and Mixed Choir the Association for the Preservation of the Cetina Region Heritage Vesna Bader and Branka Marinović will arrange the space and help present the Easter dishes “We especially thank the Shrine of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj the Cultural and Artistic Headquarters of Sinj then our largest poultry farm “MOSTINA” for their support in the realization of this event,” said the Sinj Tourist Board.  For more, check out our lifestyle section 2019 – The second Sinj ‘Smrčkijada’ will be held on April 13 and 14 The highly anticipated Sinj ‘Smrčkijada’ is held at the initiative of the ‘Sunčanica’ mushroom association and in cooperation with the Sinj Tourist Board The event aims to encourage the citizens of Sinj to become acquainted with the variety of mushrooms in the area promote mushrooms in your diet and to educate the public about edible species a lecture will be held on the premises of HGSS at the City Stadium at 18:00 – Morels (Morchella) of Cetina krajina starts at 8 am with the gathering of participants and a welcome drink the participants will be divided into groups to hunt Morels.  Upon returning from the hunt at about 12:30 snacks and an awards ceremony will be held the Sunčanica mushroom society celebrates its 20th anniversary and the Smrčkijada is a unique opportunity to gather all lovers of nature and mushrooms There will even be something for the youngest participants!  18.00 Lecture: Morels (Morchella) of Cetina Krajina 9.00 – 9.15 – Divide into mushroom hunting groups 9.15 – Head out to the field and hunt mushrooms the Second Horse Caravan of Summer ‘95 was held in Sinj This event was organized by the Association of minor Homeland War in Split-Dalmatia County and co-organized by the Equestrian Club of St under the auspices of the Ministry of Veterans and with the support of the Split-Dalmatia County Tourist Board of Sinj the city of Sinj and the Municipality of Hrvace To commemorate the liberation of the significant military operation in the summer of ’95 this past Saturday and Sunday the Second Horse Caravan of summer ’95 was held This caravan in Sinj gathered with over 60 riders Knin and other cities and towns in the Split-Dalmatia County They began on their trail from the polygon Veterans Association “Patriot” in Dabra The caravan moved from the Hippodrome through the Sinj Field and then over to Prívoz in Hrvatac field They then carried on over the bridge to Panj This caravan was attended by representatives from various associations Battalion of the 4th Brigade ZNG (Cro Angels) -Udruga For therapeutic and recreational riding Grabarije -Knin -The Royal Studs from the UK who have announced their arrival next year The 2nd Cavalry Caravan Association of Minor Homeland War Split-Dalmatia County and Riding Club Mihovill would like to thank all those who have recognized the importance of this event and contributed to its fruition About the significant Sutina landscape: The significant landscape of Sutina was protected in 2000 on an area of ​​426.80 ha and includes the upper canyon part of the Sutina stream with its unusual arrangement of vegetation is a typical example of botanical inversion From the lowest point of the canyon towards the peaks of the surrounding hills grows beech (Fagus sylvatica) while on rocky meadows there is immortelle (Helicrysum italicum) Satureja Montana, oregano (Origanum) Their nectar-seeking flowers are adorned by butterflies such as the swallowtail (Papilio machaon) satyrs (Satyridae) and gossamer-winged butterflies (Lycaenidae) and rocks allow many species of birds to nest A mountain shepherd (Motacilla cinerea) nests on the cliffs of the canyon The dense forests of the canyon are the habitat of the black beetle (Dryocopus martius) On the rocky plateaus of the protected belt in the grass where the erosive effects are strong and sandy slopes have formed there are beehive canals in which this species raises its young which is a permanent resident of these areas white martens and badgers find food and breeding grounds there are amphibians such as the yellow tortoise Shallow ponds that remain in the hollows of the canyon during the dry season enable the survival of trout and crabs and the wall lizard is the most common lizard According to the geomorphological composition the Sutina canyon is built of limestone and dolomite and the erosive action reveals many fossils to visitors The Sutina stream is a torrent stream that is poor in water for most of the year Its main source is located at the foot of the hamlets of Mijići and Jurići in the village of Sutina the Sutina stream also receives water from other sources among which the source of Bila vrila certainly stands out which is proof that the power of the Sutina stream has been used for ages The significant landscape of Sutina is managed in accordance with the Law on Nature Protection by the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Split-Dalmatia County The Sinj Tourist Board invites all those interested to join the action to raise awareness of the impact of man on the environment and awareness of the importance of its preservation All interested citizens and nature lovers can join the action. Kindly apply by e-mailing info@visitsinj.hr stating the name of the action: Sutina – cleaning action as well as the name and surname of the participant The group will meet at 8 am in the settlement of Đipalo the action will be postponed and participants will be informed in a timely manner 2020 – To mark the International Recognition Day of the Republic of Croatia and as part of the project “Get to Know Your Country” a free guided tour was successfully held in the town of Sinj The action was launched by the Croatian Tourist Guide Association (ZDTVH) with the support of the Croatian National Tourist Board together with the Sini – Osinium Association of Tour Guides In all the cities involved – 50 this year – free tourist guides began at exactly the same time the participants toured numerous city sights accompanied by local tour guide Nenad Pavic the group planned to visit the Grad fortress and the Sinjska Alka Museum the group could not visit the Sinjska Alka Museum as the electricity supply in Sinj was temporarily interrupted A special surprise to all participants was the presence of ZDTVH President Mrs who is one of the initiators of this action and many other similar projects.  Vodice and Sinj were able to learn more about the town of Sinj and its famous historical figures and events Particular emphasis was placed at the Stations of the Cross at the Grad fortress and the historical events of 1715 during the miraculous defense of the city against the Ottomans The three-hour tour of the city ended with a visit to the Kamičak fort where the group learned all about this symbol of the town of Sinj The Sinj Tourist Board thanks everyone who participated and helped to make this project a reality To read more about Inland Dalmatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page.