THOUSANDS OF BELLS AT THE 28TH ZVONČARI PARADE IN MATULJI
"DRIVING AWAY WINTER AND WELCOMING SPRING"
The Zvončari Parade in Matulji will gather 1,200 participants, including 810 zvončari from 16 zvončari groups, four of which are from Slovenia, along with four masked groups from Matulji.
Participating groups:
Brežanski Zvončari
KUD "Tena", Đakovo
Ćićski Zgončari, Lanišće
Pusno Društvo Mune
Sovinjski Pusti, Buzet
Etnografsko Društvo Koranti Hajdina, SLO
Zametski Zvončari
Žejanski Zvončari
Kukuljanski Zvončari
Grobnički Dondolaši
Društvo Korant, Podvinci, SLO
Zvončari Vlahov Breg – Korensko
Cultural and Tourism Society "Vrbišče Šjme" Vrbica, Ilirska Bistrica, SLO
Halubajski Zvončari
Pregarske Šjme, Pregrje, Obrov, SLO
Frlanski Zvončari
A true symphony of thousands of bells will fill the streets, with a large audience lining the route, which will be partially fenced off to allow unobstructed viewing of the zvončari performances. At the end of the parade, a large photo point will be set up for participants and spectators to capture memories.
The Municipality of Matulji, as the event organizer, has ensured an unforgettable entertainment program, featuring the charismatic hosting duo Mario Lipovšek Battifiaca and Nina Dukić, and live performances by Jože Vešmašinov in Prijateli on the main stage. Inside the festival tent, Trio Asi will keep the energy high, followed by Mauro Staraj & La Banda from 5 PM onwards.
Mauro Staraj promises a true carnival celebration, inviting everyone, young and old, to join the grand finale in the Amphitheater, accompanied by his performance and a rich gastronomic offering.