Utorak, 01.07., 18-19h
Tuesday, July 1, 6-7pm
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ZAŠTO?
Svaki put kad se vraćam "doma doma" prije 1. srpnja, pomalo mi je žao što ću propustit proslavu povodom Dana Kanade – u parkovima su uvijek zabavni događaji, glazba i vatromet, i sve je puno kanadskih zastava. Ovaj put sam se sjetila na vrijeme i odlučila proslaviti svoju drugu domovinu – Kanadu – u Hrvatskoj!
Kanada ove godine slavi 158. rođendan!
Dan Kanade je nacionalni praznik kojim se obilježava godišnjica kanadske konfederacije, osnovane 1. srpnja 1867. godine. Ovaj dan se izvorno zvao Dominion Day do 1982., kad je službeno uveden današnji naziv Canada Day.
GDJE I KAD?
Jedna od klupa iza caffe bara Sunce – dodat ću točnu lokaciju kad nađem slobodnu klupu. :)
Okupljanje počinje u 18h, a u 18:30h kreće Kanadska Trivia sa zanimljivostima o kanadskoj kulturi, prirodi, geografiji itd., i nagradama za pobjednička mjesta.
ŠTO?
Osim Trivie, očekuju vas i mali kanadski suveniri, možda i poneka sjeverno-američka poslastica.
Svi su dobrodošli, lokalci i putnici!
Ako želite doprinijeti prazničnom duhu, dođite odjeveni u nešto crveno-bijelo!
Vidimo se, eh? :)
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WHY?
Every time I go "home home" before July 1st, I feel a bit sorry that I’ll miss the Canada Day celebration – there are always fun events, music, and fireworks in the parks, and everything is full of Canadian flags. This time, I remembered in time and decided to celebrate my second homeland – Canada – right here in Croatia!
This year, Canada is celebrating its 158th birthday!
Canada Day is a national holiday marking the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, established on July 1st, 1867. Originally, this day was called Dominion Day until 1982, when the current name Canada Day was officially adopted.
WHERE AND WHEN?
One of the benches behind Caffe Bar Sunce – I’ll add the exact location once I find a free bench. :)
Gathering starts at 6:00 PM, and at 6:30 PM we’ll begin Canadian Trivia with fun facts about Canadian culture, nature, geography, and more; and prizes for winners.
WHAT?
Besides Trivia, there will be small Canadian souvenirs and maybe even a North American treat or two.
Everyone is welcome – locals and travelers alike!
If you want to contribute to the festive spirit, come dressed in something red and white!
See you, eh? :)