The main goal of Creski kaić event is preservation and valorisation of traditinal way of life of Cres island as non-material cultural heritage, raising public awareness about maritime and fishing heritage and preservation of island's identity.

The main goal of Creski kaić event is preservation and valorisation of traditinal way of life of Cres island as non-material cultural heritage, raising public awareness about maritime and fishing heritage and preservation of island's identity.

Program

Folklore societies preserve folk customs

During the holidays and celebrations, the islanders had fun in various ways, developing music, dances and costumes specific to each part of the archipelago. In the program of the event “Cres kaic 2020” on the squares and streets of Cres, you will be able to feel the spirit of the past. Folklore societies from Orlec, Nerezine and Mali Lo …

    Opening of “Creski kaić 2020″ event

    With a rich entertainment and educational program, the “Creski kaić” event will remind us how people lived by the sea and from the sea in Cres in the period before the appearance of plastic boats and motor boats. The central event of Creski kaic is a regatta and a review of traditional wooden sailing boats. Pasare, guci, gajete and batan …

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      Throughout history various types of ships and boats were built on Cres, from pasaras to bigger fishing boats and sail ships.
      Biggest credit for boat and ship building goes to Cres shipyard, which was until recently exclusively oriented towards building wooden boats and ships.

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