IE Application - Croatia in time capsule
- 1. IE APPLICATION 2015 K. If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country? Paola Jandrić July, 2015.
- 2. Introduction - CROATIAN MAGICAL CULTURAL HERITAGE Although Croatia is of one of the smallest countries in the world, it is rich in diverse cultural heritage. In proportion to its surface, there are more sites of cultural heritage under UNESCO protection in Croatia than for example in France or Germany. The reason for the wealth of tangible and intangible cultural heritage is the outstanding position of Croatia on important traffic routes and at the crossroads of great civilizations, each wanting to leave their mark - from various prehistoric cultures to various nations such as Illyrians, Greeks, Romans, and the rule of the Austro-Hungarian and long-term usually conquering presence of the Ottoman Empire.
- 3. So, what would I include in time capsule??
- 4. The Old City of Dubrovnik … because not many cities boast such a beautiful location on the cliffs above the clear blue sea, with such well preserved medieval stone walls and towers. Archaic looks and the unprecedented fairy tale appearance never leave you while roaming the ancient city…
- 5. Hvar Island Declared as one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world by the famous American magazine "Traveller". The beautiful city of Hvar is surrounded by powerful medieval walls, and from its fortress Španjola high above the city you can see magnificent views of the green Pakleni Islands and the open sea.
- 6. The amphitheatre Pula Monumental amphitheatre which testifies to the extraordinary importance of Pula and Istria since ancient times. This is the sixth largest Roman amphitheatre in the world and also one of the best preserved. Long ago, in 1938, even before the establishment of the Cannes Film Festival, a well visited first film revue took place in the Pula Arena.
- 7. Hum The smallest town in the world according to Guinness World Records, located in Istria with barely 20 inhabitants. According to the legend, Hum was built with the stones left over when giants were building towns in the river Mirna valley.
- 8. Plitvice Lakes National Park Magnificent National Park where the waters flowing over the limestone and chalk have, over thousands of years, deposited travertine barriers, creating natural dams which in turn have created a series of beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls. The forests in the park are home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species.
- 9. Carnival in Rijeka Rijeka my hometown, is now best known for its carnival, one of the five largest in the world, emphasised by the unique combination of ancient Slavic traditions and the urban carnival similar to the one in nearby Venice. It involves a large number of the population of Rijeka and region, carnival parade is known to gather more than 100 000 participants and guests.
- 10. Lacemaking in Croatia Very valuable tradition dating back to the Renaissance when lacemaking began spreading throughout the Mediterranean and continental Europe. Throughout the years, Croatian lace has become notable for its unique patterns and designs. Today in Croatia there are three centres of lacemaking tradition: the Adriatic islands of Pag and Hvar and the northern town of Lepoglava.
- 11. Kravata - Cravat The tie, or cravat, daily worn by millions of men all over the world, comes from Croatia and was originally called 'croata'. Young girls used to tie it to the necks of their loved ones when they were leaving for war as a sign of devotion, metaphorically tying them to their relationship.
- 12. Nikola Tesla Croatian inventor, visionar, electrical engineer and physicist who contributed to the development of the many todays, widely used inventions like alternating-current electrical system that's widely used today and discovered the rotating magnetic field, the basis of most AC machinery.
- 13. Eduard Slavoljub Penkala The extraordinary Croatian inventor and innovator with 70 to 80 inventions in the fields of mechanics, chemistry, physics, aeronautics. His greatest invention was mechanical pencil then called an "automatic pencil“ which was a truly revolutionary innovation among writing instruments, and the first solid-ink fountain pen.
- 14. Croatian Cuisine From the spicy sausages of Slavonia to the seafood from Dalmatia, Croatian food and Croatian cuisine are different from one region to another. My favourite cuisine is from the coastal regions of Croatia , a rather Mediterranean flavour, with lots of olive oil used in the preparation and the tradition of grilling fish and delicacies of the sea.
- 15. Sports Croatia has many successful sport players. Davor Šuker was the top scorer at the World Cup in 1998, where the Croatian national team won third place. Croatian skier Janica Kostelić is the best alpine skier in Olympic history. Blanka Vlašić in 2010 was named the best athlete of Europe. Tennis player Goran Ivanišević is the only person who have won the men's singles title at Wimbledon with a wildcard. NBA players, waterpolo Olimpic champions, and many more. ...
- 16. Conclusion… Hopefully, this presentation have illustrated the significance of participation of Croatia’s cultural heritage in World Time Capsule. Although, it is only a small piece of what can be included! Thank you for your attention!