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Written by James Mac Donald This finally feels a bit more like Christmas On December 14 as Osijek finally gets some snow. The Advent in Osijek finally got the one thing that was really missing Snow.(Saying good-bye to Scrooge and the Grinch that has been holding back the Christmas spirit in Osijek.) The city became an instant Christmas wonderland as the fresh snow falling sparkled around the city. With Osijek having more Christmas lights hanging in the centre. Every lamp post and tree in the city centre had lights this year’s festivities it was probably best. Driving in the weather was a completely different story as many felt the slippery slushy road conditions. It did not take long for a few fender benders to happen.
Last weekend Osijek held its annual event as spring weather finally arrived called “Šarena jaja bojama grada” i “Cvjetni Korzo” (Translation “"Colorful Eggs in the Colors of the City" and "Flowers Promenade”) With over 50 vendors showing off some of the most colourful decorated eggs in the square. This showcases surrounding areas of Slavonia and Baranja customs and traditional carving of eggs. The amount of detail and the time taking to carve an egg and get them prepared can take two to three days depending on the details as one lady said. There was plenty of Folk music and Dancing as local schools participated in the annual event. With the sound of traditional playing of Accordion music filling Ante Starčević square with plenty of great fun.
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Written by James Mac Donald Osijke has been waiting patiently for the last day of February to arrive. The main reason could be that this month alone we have seen more snow than all of Winter. Even with the Buse festival and other events was not enough to scare winter away. Osijek-One
Written by James Mac Donald This weekend was Bušari of Đakovo a 30 minute drive from Osijek. It is the biggest carnival event in the eastern part of Croatia. In the streets of downtown Đakovo will be celebrating its 24th year with crowds gathering from all over Croatia and other countries to take part of this huge event. There is much to see with some of the biggest Buša you can imagine full of fun and comedy. With lots to see with carnival customs, song, dance and entertainment through the streets of the city. The sights and sounds were incredible as this is one event that should be added to everyone’s wish list. It started at 3pm today in the center of Đakovo with a great turnout with perfect weather. Here is a photo gallery of the famous event. Osijek-One
Written by James Mac Donald The Children’s Theatre in Osiek has achieved a huge success for 2017. It has been noted to be one of the most successful past years in the history of the theatre. In a report this week from republika.eu Director Ivica Lučić states that 188 performances were performed at the Children's Theater last year, with 32,829 spectators, while 76 appearances at festivals and performances for 18,700 spectators. For the calendar year of 2017 the theatre had premiered performance: “Story of the Sea Bottom”, “Ugly Duckling”, “James and the Giant Peach”, “Knight without a horse”, and “Shut Up”. 2017 year the theatre traditionally hosted its annual events throughout the season: “Winter Fun”, “Theatre night”, “Children Theatre calls you”, and more. In total played 264 performances from premier and rehearsal programs and Ballet studio, Dance, and Drama Studios for High School Students. Osijek-One
Written by James Mac Donald This month in Osijek has started off with a good start with positive things happening. In Osijek University this past week was held a lecture on campus for the students launching a brand new field of study. The lecture was presented by colleagues from Rimac Automili, Matija Gacin and Rajkumar Rajappan, and it was conceived as a confirmation of successful continuation of cooperation between Rimac Autombil and FERIT-a (i). The new course will be a first in Automotive Course with various aspects of the program. This will be of much interest to the University and will be of great interest to many students that are attending the University. Fiš paprika competition 2018 for the worst Fish soup.
Osijek-One Written by James Mac Donald The annual event Gezina Fišijada held in in tvrđa on January 14th was the place to be for Inside-Osijek. Taken place in front of the restaurant Slavonska kuća (Slavonian house) on Firingerovoj Street. The most ironic part that makes the event interesting is it's not for the best, instead, it is a competition for the worst ever fiš paprika (Fish soup paprika). There seemed to be a lot more competitors this year than any other year. With over 100 cooking areas assigned to the competitors that stretched along the full length of the street and passing around the corner of the famous Osijek Restaurant. The smell of fish soup being cooked over an open Fire was priceless. To really experience the cooking of fiš paprikaš and the amazing atmosphere you had to be there.
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Written by James Mac Donald Darda this past weekend held in the courtyard of Esterhazy castle was the full of cheer and Great Spirit. They festival helped celebrate the 2nd weekend in Osijek Baranja County. Turning back time to a down-to-earth festivities for the whole community and visitors to enjoy. There was plenty of things to do and see at the castle. There was a wide range of music from live bands, folk music, local music groups, and the DJ adding the upbeat tempo. If you came hungry there was plenty of great food to enjoy from the local area. With just a few weeks to Christmas was the perfect opportunity to join in the craft workshops to make something to cherish as memories of the advent. Even with a bit of chill from being in the open area but that did not stop the local people and guest visiting the castle for Advent over the 3 day weekend. Osijek-One
Written by James Mac Donald The first day of Advent came to Osijek on Friday 1st with many people coming to take part. After three years absents in Downtown Osijek the event came back. For some, they thought that Advent would lose its nostalgia and antiquity due to it not being at Tvrđa this year. |
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