Liburnicon
is a festival which gathers fans of science fiction, fantasy, advanced science disciplines, history and mythology. It’s organized by Kulturni front, a non-profit organization fromOpatija, Croatia. Festival takes its place once in a year, in August, at the elementary school “R. K. Jeretov” in Opatija. More than 800 people from all over Croatia, but also from abroad come to Opatija to socialize.
The first Liburnicon was held in 2006, under its former name „Abbacon“. Among the most important events at Liburnicon, special mention should be given to lectures of numerous rescepcted and well-known scientists and professors like dr. sc. Davor Pavuna, academic Vladimir Paar, archeologist Ranko Starac, and the reputable Croatian astronomer Korado Korlevic. Aside from quality lectures and projections, many other entertaining events are organized – such as children’s workshops, LAN computer gaming, quizzes with prizes, pen&paper role playing and board game tournaments, movies, music and various original and funny Liburnicon games like “Star trek bowling”.
For additional information about programme please visit official web site of the Liburnicon Festival.