NIGHT OF THE FULL MOON
THE SALI FIESTA Sali, Dugi otok 10 - 12 August
Zadar 2 August
Photo: Tourist Board of Zadar
Photo: German Grbin
During the Night of the Full Moon, the Zadar quay celebrates the happy cohabitation of the island and coastal cultures. The harmonious cohabitation of these two cultures is something the residents of the Zadar region are particularly proud of - for centuries they have lived by trading with one another. Today, this celebration is an invitation to all to come and find out what life used to be like. Public lighting on the quay is shut down, lanterns and candles are lit, and people meet under the full moon, chatting and enjoying the irresistible tastes of local specialties and quality wines. The picturesque game of shadows created at the occasion is something you will never forget.
When ships from Sali sail into the port of Zadar, bringing with them the sounds of “donkey music”, it is a sign to all that the Sali Fiesta, popular across the whole of the Adriatic, has begun. Larking about through the streets of Zadar and playing “donkey music”, the merry parade invites everyone to join the three-day celebration in a relaxed atmosphere. The following evening the mouth-watering aromas of the Fishermen’s Night will make your palate crave for food. It will not be easy to decide what to try first among the many specialties like brodettos, pilchards and tuna dishes, surrounded by the mellow atmosphere of Dalmatian nights still further enhanced by the melodies of Dalmatian harmony singing groups. Sport-inclined visitors interested in trying new and unusual sports will get into their own on the third day of the Fiesta, which comes to an end with the popular Night of Sali when entertainment is provided by well known pop stars. The Fiesta ends on Sunday with the traditional Donkey Race, a spectacular event and a barrel of laughs.
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