The arrival of spring, the holidays of Easter and St. Mark's Day, and the celebration of Earth Day will awaken Rovinj-Rovigno from its winter sluggishness, and the Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo "Batana" will also contribute to the multitude of diverse events. Take a walk through the sunny city and enjoy the authentic flavors of tradition with Batana's signature, learn about traditional skills, participate in an educational and creative workshop for children and visit an interesting exhibition.

APRIL 11 - 13,

ECOMUSEO-ECOMUSEO IN THE RANGITE! PROGRAM - FIRST PARTICIPATION IN THE WEEKEND FOOD FESTIVAL

The Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo "Batana" will participate in the Weekend Food Festival for the first time this year. It will be part of a zone that will revive the rich history, local customs, products, and gourmet tradition of Rovinj-Rovigno under the local name RANGITE! Entrance to this zone during the Festival will be free for all visitors.

The concept of RANGITE! by Maistra d.d. was created to present and interpret authentic Rovinj and Mediterranean cuisine. The focus is on local products, indigenous recipes, and the charm of Rovinj-Rovigno, to which the Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo "Batana" will contribute.

Its members will prepare and present an interesting menu for the visitors of this attractive Festival, which will include: Bucunseîni ruvignì∫i (Rovinj snacks) - Sardièle in savùr (marinated sardines) - Soûgo cu i caramài e pulènta (squid and polenta sauce) - Fiùchi (traditional Rovinj cake) - Casìti (traditional Rovinj cake) and the popular Rovinj "Carletto" with "Monte" coffee and "Ovo liqueur" from the local "Darna" liqueur factory.

Rovinj fisherman Edi Poropat will demonstrate mending fishing nets, and the experience of tradition will be enhanced by the kindness of other members of the Association-Associazione “Kuća o batana-Casa della batana”.

APRIL 14

CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP “IMPORTANCE AND ENDANGERMENT OF MARINE FAUNA” - QUIZ AND DRAWING WITH A SPECIAL TECHNIQUE

The celebration of the upcoming Earth Day will begin with an educational-creative workshop “Importance and Endangerment of Marine Fauna,” held at the Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo by Ana Kvaranta, a fourth-year student at the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek.

Students will first recall the contents of the permanent exhibition, and then, through an interesting quiz, they will learn about endangered species of marine fauna that inhabit the Adriatic Sea and become aware of their importance for preserving the ecosystem and natural balance. In their creative work, they will draw in a slightly different way. They will use a pencil to imprint motifs of endangered marine fauna, such as the loggerhead turtle and the great white shark, on recycled cans using textured lines.

This workshop is intended for upper elementary school students and is being conducted as part of research for a graduation thesis entitled "The Impact of Educational and Creative Workshops in Museums on Children's Artistic Creativity and Cultural Identity".

APRIL 20TH

EASTER HOUSE WITH GASTRONOMIC OFFERING ON THE SQUARE

The newly renovated Rovinj Square will be filled with the colors of spring and the Easter holidays on April 20th, and the Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo "Batana" will present a part of Rovinj's gastronomic traditions to visitors. A holiday walk through the city will be even more enjoyable with salty bites of marinated sardines, which will be perfectly complemented by the sweetness of Easter pinca and fritula, made just the way Rovinj families used to do.

APRIL 22

EXHIBITION ON THE OCCASION OF PLANET EARTH DAY

On April 22, the Ecomuseum-Ecomuseo "Batana" will join the numerous events dedicated to the preservation and protection of the environment on the occasion of Planet Earth Day with an exhibition in the ecomuseum gallery. This is an exhibition of children's works created at the workshop "Importance and Threat of Marine Fauna" that Ana Kvaranta will hold for Rovinj's upper elementary school students on April 14.

APRIL 25

CELEBRATION OF SAN MARCO - TRIP TO MONKODONJA

To celebrate the feast of St. Mark, members of the Association-Associazione "Kuća o batana-Casa della batana" will gather on a trip with a small train to nearby Monkodonja. After a recent study visit to Zagreb, they will be able to enjoy an interesting tour of this archaeological site led by Marin Budicina. After the tour, a pleasant socializing in the Monkodonja field is planned.