Events Archive
August 2015.
For the last few decades, the Mandrać international painting competition has been presenting the most valuable aspect of the art – the act of creation, which takes place directly in front of visitors and fellow artists. This is an "ex tempore" painting competition where artworks are created "on the spot" and which every year attracts numerous artists and art lovers to Volosko. The event lasts for two days: the first day is dedicated to children up to the age of 14, and the second day to their older colleagues in amateur and professional categories. The best works win valuable awards, and the event ends with a concert in the small harbour of Volosko
Read More »July 2015.
The klapa music is a form of traditional a cappella singing in Croatia. The word klapa translates as "a group of friends" and traces its roots to littoral church singing. The motifs in general celebrate love, wine (grapes), country (homeland) and sea. Main elements of the music are harmony and melody, with rhythm very rarely being very important.
Read More »August 2014.
This year "Mandrać - Mandracchio" returns to its traditional dates: end of August. Traditional international art event "Mandrać - Mandracchio 2014" will consist of "Small Mandrać", attended by children of 5-15 years of age, and "Mandrać" for adults, where artists compete in two categories, professional and general group.
Read More »July 2013.
For the 10th time Volosko will host a capella singers from Croatia. Great succes of the past gatherings is a garantee for an excellent evening.
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Traditional international art event "Mandrać - Mandracchio 2013" will be held on Saturday and Sunday - 27th and 28 July. Volosko again this year turns into a home to many artists, as part of an international competition of painters. Sunday is reserved for the youngest artists who compete in the Small Mandrać.
The organizer of the event is the Croatian Museum of Tourism, co-organizer of the Italian Community Opatija, and the patron is the Municipality Opatija.
Read More »April 2013.
Exhibition of paintings by Vedran Ruzic 'Silent cats on chimneys' on Easter Monday, the 1st April on 12:00 at Mandrać, in case of rain, at the Kon-Tiki.
Read More »August 2012.
Festival Kvarner - free promotional gig in Volosko with the EU Orchestra Purpur.
Read More »July 2012.
In Volosko will be held traditional art events Mandrać. Little Mandrać, 28th of July is the day is for the youngest, and on 29th of July is Mandrać for the Big artists.
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For the 8th time in Volosko "mandrac" will meet a capella singers from Croatia. Great succes of the past gatherings is a garantee for an excellent evening.
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Sounds of swing will excite Volosko coast. Play the top musicians Ante Gelo and Borna Šercar.
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