Name: The Gledanica Festival
Start: 2024-06-23 10:00:00

On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Štanjel will host the Gledanica Festival, named after the prehistoric lookout found at the top of Turn Hill.

The colourful whole-day event in Štanjel includes workshops, guided tours of the village, performances and interactive installations that will make this day in the pearl of the Karst very special and interesting.

10.00-13.00 and 15.00 - 18.00 ~ A WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP

In front of the castle courtyard

The local Venček society preserves the old folk tradition of making wreaths of St John. This custom is based on the popular belief that the plants picked hold a special superpower. The locals used to make wreaths with love and then hung them on their front doors to protect their homes from bad luck and to attract good luck. Find out more about this beautiful old Karst custom that is also listed in the Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovenia.

Organised by: The “Venček” Cultural and Ethnological Society from Štanjel

The number of places is limited. The workshop fee is EUR 25/person. Reservations must be made in advance at info@visitstanjel.si or phone +386 5 769 00 56.

10.00 ~ “THE KARST GOBLINS” GUIDED TOUR

Start in front of the Post Office in Štanjel

The Karst Goblins is a family adventure in Štanjel which takes children and parents alike on a journey into this wonderful Karst world. The original story entitled “The Dwarfs from the Karst”, written by Uroš Grilc and illustrated by Zvonko Čoh, is an eco-conscious story about mischievous dwarfs who play a trick on the villagers of Štanjel where everything is turned upside down. They hid dwarf seals throughout the “Karst of the Dwarfs” and cast magic dwarf spells all around. And now the Karst needs your help.

Organised by: The Škrateljc Institute

15.00 - 18.00 ~ HAND WEAVING WORKSHOP

The square between the church and the Castle courtyard

Hand weaving was once part of everyday life, as the goods were woven in nearby workshops. We will meet a technique adapted to today's times and use this ancient craft to make a bracelet with a simple motif.

Tools and materials will be provided. The workshop lasts 3 hours and is intended for adults.

The number of places is limited. Advance reservation is required for the workshop at the e-mail address: info@visitstanjel.si or by phone +386 5 769 00 56.

Organised by: Zavod Dobra pot

15.00–18.00 ~ WORKSHOP ON MAKING ANCIENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS “WHISTLE AND BE QUIET”

Castle courtyard

Under the guidance of a mentor, workshop participants will make an Istrian folk musical instrument from reed, called “nonola” or “nunalca”. Families with children are especially welcome because making a musical instrument is great fun for the whole family.

The number of places is limited. Advance registration not needed.

Organised by: Marino Kranjac, a folk musician, researcher, animator, pedagogue, musical instrument maker, artist who creates a musical world based on folk tradition.

15.00 - 18.00 ~ FIRST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT-MAKING WORKSHOP (BRNIVKA)

Castle courtyard

Brnivka is a sound toy that was used by children all over Slovenia. It consists of a narrow long board and a long cord tied through a hole at the narrow end. The buzzer should be held by the string and spun in a circle in the air, giving it a loud buzzing sound.