ARCHIVE 2005

“FOLLOWING THE TRACES OF VENICE”

In spite of the attention and admiration of more than a hundred thrilled visitors that Giorgio Ferraris and his fantastic medieval “instrumental artillery” quite deservedly earned, the main attraction of the first evening of the Old Music Festival was nevertheless, in keeping with the good old tradition, a beautiful, funny, and this Saturday a very charismatic woman - Silvia Piccollo, a soprano.

Rovinj Fiamita Launched

In the presence of a great number of people of Rovinj and their guests, if not the most famous than at least the youngest and the most attractive batana (a traditional flat-bottomed boat) was launched into the sea. Mladen Takač, the master of the art, built it working every night from July 13 in front of the museum called Kuće o batani.

Biggest Classical Sailing Ship in Rovinj

After introducing the biggest, modern, French Club Med 2 sailing ship, Rovinj introduced to its fleet the Royal Clipper, recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest classical sailboat.

40TH ISTRIAN FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL HELD

This weekend, the picturesque Rovinj hosted the jubilar 40th Istrian Folk Music and Dance Festival. 280 performers including 10 folk ensembles, several women’s vocal groups and 50 individuals, performed at the town’s waterfront on a stage specially decorated in ethno style.

ON THE OCCASION OF THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINKING OF THE BARON GAUTSCH - Memorial Dive to the Shipwreck

The Tourist Association of Rovinj in cooperation with the Diver Sport Center organized this year yet another memorial dive in honor of the 91st anniversary of the sinking of the Austro-Hungarian steamship Baron Gautsch.

HOT RHYTHMS OF AFRICA AT ROVINJ WATERFRONT

On the third and the last night of the Kultfest, organized for the fourth time in a row by Ivor Zidarić, Director of Kultfest organization, the audience had an opportunity to hear the Gangbe Brass Band from Africa.

AS PART OF ROVINJ KULTFEST 20 - Ana Cali and a Flamenco Band

As part of this year’s three-day Kultfest organized for the fourth year in a row, the Rovinj audience had an opportunity to see and listen to Ana Cali and a flamenco band.

AT THE TERRACE OF THE ITALIAN COMMUNITY - „Our 30 years“

On the occasion of three decades from their foundation, a trio called „Biba, Vlado & Ricky“ performed a concert named „Our 30 years“ at the full terrace of the Italian Community.

Ljiljana Vlačić received an award from the Rovinj Town Museum

At this year's Fine Arts Colony 2005, the artist Ljiljana Vlačić won the first prize from the Rovinj Town Museum, while Aleksandar Garbin, also an artist, won the second prize.

Monteno on the stage Monta

„Dušo moja“, „Jedne noći u decembru“, „Branka“, „Nekako s proljeća“, are only some of the songs in the rich repertoire of Kemal Monteno that could be heard at his solo concert on the stage Monta.

Zdravka, Natalija and Josipa's colourful kaleidoscope

As part of the art program of the town of Rovinj, this year's third exhibit presenting a sculpture, which is the joint work of three young and talented final year students from the Zagreb School of Fine Arts – Zdravka Ivandija, Natalija Škalić and Josipa Štefanec, has been opened at St. Thomas’ Church.

ROVINJ SUMMER FESTIVAL 2005 OPENED - Croatian Radio Television Symphony Orchestra Performed Once Again

Sounds of Blues and Rock on Town Quay

The central town square was full of visitors who came to listen to several performers and their renditions of the finest blues and rock songs.

Rubino Gives Great Concert at Poljana na Brijegu

In mid-July, the chamber choir Rubino has organized a free all-evening concert for its loyal audience for the fourth year running.

Construction of Rovinj Batana Begins

Construction works on the Rovinj batana (type of wooden boat) began at the Big Pier in the presence of numerous visitors, as part of the Houses on Batana project.

Concert of young bands

Rovinj Welcomes and Sees Off Veljko Rogošić

On the Little Pier, the citizens of Rovinj welcomed the popular marathon swimmer Veljko Rogošić with applause and ovations, and then saw him off from the same place later the same morning.

ON THE TERRACE OF THE ITALIAN COMMUNITY - Male Choir from Gorizia Gives Excellent Performance

Each tourist season, the terrace of the Italian Community is abundant in various events.

An Evening to Remember Luciano Stuparić

For the seventh year running, the Public Open College of Rovinj has organized «An Evening to Remember Luciano Stuparić», a man who donated more than three thousand books to the Historical Research Center and Town Library «Matija Vlačić Ilirik» while he was still alive.

Fisherman festivities - Quay Scented with the Smell of Pilchards

The first fishermen's night of this year, organized by Maistra and the Tourist Board, was held on the town quay, attracting numerous visitors.

Silver Shadow Sails into Valdibora

Silver Shadow, a super luxury cruiser traveling from Venice to Split and Dubrovnik, stopped in Rovinj, grabbing the citizens' attention with its size.

ORCHESTRE DE FLUTES FRANCAIS (OFF)

Members of Orchestre de flutes Francais, the first flute orchestra in Europe established in 1995, gave a performance at an occasional concert at the Franciscan convent.