In June, Štanjel will host the Gledanica Festival, named after the prehistoric lookout found at the top of the 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.
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.
Organised by: Zavod Dobra pot
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.
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.
Organised by: Marino Kranjac, a folk musician, researcher, animator, pedagogue, musical instrument maker, artist who creates a musical world based on folk tradition.
The number of places is limited. Advance registration not needed.
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.
Members of the KD KRAS present themselves at the street gallery in Štanjel.
Organised by: KD Kras
Organised by: Grajžarjeva Gallery
Start: Štanjel Castle Visitor Center
The legends and stories of Štanjel come alive best in the company of the locals and with a glass of Karst wine.
Organised by: ORA Krasa in Brkinov d.o.o.
The number of places is limited. Advance reservation is required at the e-mail address: info@visitstanjel.si or by phone +386 5 769 00 56.
In front of the Castle courtyard
Organised by: The “Venček” Cultural and Ethnological Society from Štanjel
Organised by: The “Venček” Cultural and Ethnological Society from Štanjel
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
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.
Don’t miss out on interesting tradition-inspired events accompanied by genuine flavours of the local culinary scene ...
