Events calendar

We do not know today exactly where the potresujka came from, but it was originally accompanied by Slovenian music. Today this traditional dance is very popular across the whole Liburnia area and even in some places on the other side of Mount Učka.

Classes of autochthonous dance.

Beginning of the programme at midnight. Location: village Mune.

The custom of mask wearing has particularly taken deep roots in the localities of the North Croatian Littoral. As the center of the bell-ringer tradition, Matulji opens its doors to welcome other groups from Croatia and abroad whose mask-wearing customs are similar to those of the Bell-ringers.

Traditional parades of the Bell ringers and custom of egg hunting.

Beginning of the programme at 8 pm.

Tradtional parades of the Bell ringers and custom of egg hunting.

Burning of the Pust (Carnival puppet) across the villages of the Matulji Municipality.

Start of Carnival programme in the Matulji Municipality area, the municipal keys are handed over to the Carnival Master and masks, and the Pust (Carnival puppet) is hung up. Location: town centre, at 4 pm.

Every Saturday Carnival dances are organized.

Art competition in which Elementary schools students from Matulji, Brešca, Viškovo, Klana, Kastav, Opatija and Lovran can participate. Location: Matulji Elementary school, at 3 pm.

Location: Hangar, at 8 pm.

This bike tour starts with a small snack at the Marijana Café in the centre of Matulji. The route then leads uphill to the village of Bregi, where the Kinkela restaurant awaits us with a plate of scrambled eggs with asparagus and sausages.

Movie projection and debate. Location: Hangar, at 7 pm.