SEA, SUN & SALSA BUZZ #1

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KEEPING YOU WARM AT ALL TIMES

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1st EDITION / FALL-WINTER 2015

ROVINJ CONQUERED BY DANCERS IN 2015… AGAIN

CROATIAN SUMMER SALSA FESTIVAL AND SUMMER SENSUAL DAYS KICKING IT OFF…FOR MANY YEARS IN A ROW

There is this great vibe spreading over the city right before the Summer Sensual Days. Everybody’s talking about a pack of crazy dancers coming to rule the city for two full weeks. And the best thing about it is that nobody has a problem with it! :) Throughout the years, these two festivals have spread throughout the whole town of Rovinj (and beyond) making all kinds of unusual places to dancefloors for a couple of thousands of dancers coming from all over the world. This year we’ve pushed the limits once again, thus making your memory of Rovinj last even longer… #seasunsalsa #seasunsexy #bepartofit

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martina pranjić

Summer jammin’ – all year round

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Rovinj batanas

IS IT JUST ME OR DO SUMMERS KEEP PASSING BY QUICKER AND QUICKER EVERY YEAR?!

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Survival kit

Put on my socks yesterday for the first time since April – yup, summer is officially over. It’s this temperature shock that hits you always with the first rain storms announcing Lady Autumn taking over the stage. And yes, I feel you, it’s totally depressing. But WHAT IF we could make summer last longer?

I hate to break it to you, but no, I can’t change the weather.

Still, I can maybe make you relive your summer dance holidays to the fullest!

Welcome to the 1st edition of Sea Sun Salsa Buzz, bringing you highlights of your favourite summer salsa festival! Hope it will make your gloomy autumn days warmer! P.S. Please don’t use it to set fire in your fireplace :)

recipe

Mojito

ALL YOU NEED TO SURVIVE A DANCE HOLIDAY IN ROVINJ

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) fresh lime juice 2 heaping teaspoons superfine sugar

BATHING SUIT *** TOWEL *** SUNGLASSES *** WALLET *** CAMERA *** COMFY SHOES *** A COUPLE OF EVENING OUTFITS *** GREAT MOOD

1 cup crushed ice 12 fresh mint leaves, plus 5 small sprigs for garnish 1/4 cup (2 ounces) white rum 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) club soda PREPARATION

In 10-ounce glass stir together lime juice and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add 1/4 cup crushed ice. Rub mint leaves over rim of glass, then tear leaves in half and add to glass. Gently stir for 15 seconds, then add rum, remaining crushed ice, and club soda.

Gently stir for 5 seconds, then tuck mint sprigs into top of glass and insert a tall straw.

New in 2015!

Rovinj batanas are flat-bottomed boats protected by UNESCO due to their longevity and a traditional way of construction. You can see them in Ecomuseum The House of Batana, located in Riva P. Budicin 2, close to the large pier. www.batana.org

YEAH, YEAH YOU KNOW THE DRILL… EVERY YEAR SOME NEW THINGS :)

Just when you thought that it can’t get longer – well think again! Yup, we’ve added some more... 2 extra prefestival days on SSD! And to satisfy your party appetites (which seems to be impossible, but hey we can give it a try) we’ve added an extra party place during CSSF. A vineyard! Judging by the reactions, we might want to consider looking for an even bigger vineyard next year… Zouk fans got some more space this year with their own floor during SSD, and kizomba addicts got 2 floors separated by style. Show programs during CSSF took place in a separated Show Hall, so you could dance throughout the whole night without obstacles and cool off in a new lounge area. We’ve decided to offer group and single airport shuttles, included some special discounts for parents coming with kids, and all shopping kings and queens got a separated market place. And next year, we’ll… Well, you’ll just have to wait and see :)

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The legend of St. Euphemia

How come that a 15-year-old girl became the patron-saint of the town?

Connecting Istria with the rest of the world since 1911. www.airport-pula.hr

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rijeka airport rijeka / croatia

Right in the heart of Kvarner and Europe. www.rijeka-airport.hr

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ronchi dei legionari airport trieste / italy

One of the most important airports that serve the Trieste region nowadays. www.triesteairport.net

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venice airport system marco polo and treviso airports

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n the time of Tsar Diokletian many Christians were captured, persecuted and killed. Among them there was a 15-year-old girl called Euphemia from Chalcedon. She was arrested by Diocletian’s soldiers, and upon refusing to give up Christianity, she was tortured with cruelty and thrown to the lions.

Christians from Chalcedon preserved her body until

620 when the town was captured by the Persians.

The sarcophagus with the body of St. Euphemia was then transferred to a church in Constantinople. In 800 the Iconoclasts came to power, and the Christians were forced to remove the relics of St. Euphemia. It is hard to say what happened next. The legend says that her sarcophagus came floating in the sea to the coast of Rovinj after a big storm at

dawn of July 13, 800. Many people of Rovinj tried to haul the sarcophagus to the Church of Saint George, but no one succeeded.

Finally, answering to St. Euphemia’s call, a small boy with two little cows managed to do it. The people of Rovinj considered it a miracle, and they proclaimed St. Euphemia the patron-saint of the town. St. Euphemia’s Day is celebrated on September 16.

Learn more: www.tzgrovinj.hr

The third Italian airport system after Rome and Milan. www.veniceairport.it

hotels in rovinj

hotel lone

An impeccable blend of luxury, beauty, style and cultural heritage, the 5 star boutique hotel is a year-round leisure and business destination.

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Attention!

Boat trips passing through!

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A salsa party in a vineyard... Say whaaat?

www.lonehotel.com

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hotel eden

Nestled in the shade of a hundred year old pines, Hotel Eden offers lavishly elegant rooms overlooking a quiet cove, only minutes away from Rovinj`s old town. www.maistra.com/ eden_rovinj

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hotel park

Offering a lively atmosphere and relaxing privacy with a great view of the old town, Hotel Park sits right above the seaside promenade, between the Marina on one side and the centennial forest park on the other. www.maistra.com/ park_rovinj

STILL CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THEM! Looks like we could organize a real dancing fleet with all the boats setting off during SSD and CSSF! And there are still people looking for more!

This year we had 5 boats all together with 2 of them going on Monday after SSD and 3 on the last Monday of CSSF. Rumour has it that everybody had the time of their life! :) That’s why we’re planning something really special for next year…

Stay tuned! #bepartofit #boattrip

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SECRET VINEYARD PARTY – FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AND DEFINITELY NOT THE LAST Yes, you heard it right… we actually made a salsa party in a vineyard! Next to the crazy location, we added some wine tasting, delicious traditional Istrian food, blankies to chill out on and some amazing music by our festival DJs. And it turned out you liked the idea! :) Looking forward to the next year’s edition already… #wineanddine

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Dance event managers – unite!

Tired of classical workshop-hopping and want to go a bit deeper into event management? We thought of something for you too! Our first Backstage talks, mini conference on dance event management included talks by Franco Sparfeld (Berlin Salsa Congress) and Michael Hauser (Vienna Salsa Congress) and a Q/A session followed by a casual dinner and chit-chat. 2nd edition – under construction! :) #backstagetalks

A cosy chit-chat with Mr. SalsaGlobetrotter Olu Olu’s Coffee Lounge has finally got its offline version! And it was accepted widely as we could see on this year’s CSSF. Olu’s guests this year in Rovinj were Luis Vazquez, Osbanis Tejeda, Ricardo Sousa and Mark Anthony Sheppard discussing live music, kizomba at salsa events and Cuban salsa dancing. Interesting comments, tonnes of laughter, positive attendees and guests – what more could you wish for? We’re definitely upgrading next year’s Friday like this as well ;) #oluolu

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Istrian Cuisine The preparation of food has always been characterized by exceptional imagination

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he wealth of this cuisine is not at all negligible. Istria’s turbulent past has certainly left a trace on its cuisine. Various traditions are interwoven in the local cuisine, which is based on nature (aromatic spices, wild growing plants, vegetables, seafood...), but there is also the influence of Franconian and German feudal rule, Roman dishes and Slavic cuisine. The main features of Istrian food would be: predominance of boiled over roast food, a lot of spices and wild growing plants, plenty of fish, wine vinegar and olive oil, whereas wine is an important ingredient in cooking.

“You made my life more beautiful.

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anna poland

“A great place to be. The festival no 1 in the world I believe. Nice to be able to go to do some sensual while dancing “my salsa” and it would be truly great to strengthen the Cuban part even more. Thank you and keep up the great work!” * * *

mario

netherlands

“Please continue with the concept as it is right now. As soon as the tickets for CSSF 2016 will be available I will buy one. This was my first time, and I enjoyed every second. Will definitely be back next year.” * * *

elina norway

“So many memories in just a few days, so much love, happiness and good vibes.

Everyday feels like your birthday.

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Live, love, laugh and dance under the stars

There aren’t that many things in life that can provoke such joy in a dancer’s life such as dancing under a clear night sky surrounded by a couple of thousands of dancers from all around the world

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ovinj is a really small town. Not so many inhabitants. It has its old town with a church, shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, art galleries… Nothing special, as one could easily say. But for some reason it has this special flair which makes you feel cosy all the time. As if you’ve just returned home from a distant place. As if you’ve known everybody there for your whole life.

As if you’ve had your very special spot in this town since forever. As such, it also has hundreds of small streets, squares and courtyards which turn into a special kind of dancefloors once the SSD and CSSF crowd visits this Mediterranean piece of heaven every year. dance points If there

would be a machine measuring positive energy coming from the streets of Rovinj during SSD and CSSF, this machine would probably scream “attention – overload” all the time! Every year we’re trying to spread even

more around the town with different festival activities, so this year’s SSD and CSSF had all together 5 official evening open air parties (and thousands of other unofficial ones of course). Warm summer evenings, great music, world famous instructors and your old and new friends waiting to make your open air dancing really memorable… Every dancer’s dream come true. grande fiesta And that’s

when it all explodes! The crown of street dancing which has been warming

up the streets of Rovinj for more than a week before – Grande Fiesta at the main square in Rovinj.

This year’s Friday Fiesta brought a set of amazing show performances and an incredible concert by Grupo Extra, who have shaken up old stones of Rovinj’s town centre with their perky bachata, merengue, salsa and reggaeton beats, echoing through the town for a couple of days after as well. and when it ends …

and when the last dancer leaves with their heart full of new memories and experiences, this little town finally gets back to its usual dreamy state, seeing off a bunch of funny little creatures who have been coming with music for 11 years in a row. Shaking this small town, its (not so many) inhabitants, its shops, restaurants, bars, hotels and art galleries. Making it even more special than it is. #lovelyrovinj #seasunsalsa #seasunsexy

evans kenya

“I have not stopped being amazed at the organisation of this event and SSD. Best and biggest dance experience I’ve had yet. Very good location, very friendly people and festival team. You guys made me consider whether I’m living the right life in my normal day-to-day.” * * *

marina germany

“Thank you for the good organisation and a great time! To come to Rovinj feels like coming home!”

tips & tricks shopping during weekends

Many shops close earlier during the weekend (especially on Sunday), so make sure you get your souvenirs on time!

hungry after parties?

The only place to eat in the early morning hours that is opened is a small bakery called “Dan i noć” in Giosue Carducci street, close to Adris Old Tobacco Factory.

smoking in croatia

Smoking is generally prohibited in all restaurants and some bars and cafes, but many bars and cafes have a separated area for smokers so that should do the trick if you’re dying for a smoke.

#crosalsafest #seasunsalsa #summersensualdays #rovinj #croatia

SSD & CSSF 2015 in numbers

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Pure awesomeness…

…or whatever the expression for ecstatic-crazy-super-hot-bursting-with-energy pool parties is.

maestral rovinj

Take a break from the workshops or finish your day with a marvellous view over old town and delicious seafood and local wine.

Address: Obala Vladimira Nazora

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hat else can you expect when you put a couple of thousands of dancers in a huge pool area?! Definitely not a picnic :) Year after year, the tickets for both SSD and CSSF pool parties have always been the most wanted ones. This is one time at both festival where all participants, artists, DJs and festival staff come together – to party hard during the entire day. Whether it’s the sensual crowd moving slowly to the sounds of bachata and kizomba or salsa party animals kicking it off with their salsa moves, everybody’s always here with one common goal – to finish off one or the other festival with a bang! 2015 was no exception as well – animations, great music, many, many dancers smiling… Let’s not spoil anything for next year as well :)

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A charming Mexican restaurant offering something different, fresh and tasty every day from 6PM. Address: Nella Quarantotta 16

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getting around rovinj Rovinj is a really small town so you can get anywhere within 15 minutes on foot. It’s also really bike-friendly, so if you could bring your own or rent a bike – you could

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leisure time

A fairy-tale-town in the midst of Istrian peninsula DISTANCE FROM ROVINJ – 55 KM Motovun is a captivating little town perched on a 277m hill in the Mirna River Valley, about 25km northeast of Poreč. It was the Venetians who decided to fortify the town in the 14th century, building two sets of thick walls. There are a number of galleries and shops before you enter the old town and between the town gates, including a wine-tasting shop and a Zigante food store. Within the walls, an atmospheric cluster of Romanesque and Gothic buildings houses a smattering of artist studios. Newer houses have sprung up on the slopes leading to the old town, where the popular film festival takes place every summer – the very film fest that has, in recent years, made Motovun the most touristy of Istria’s hilltop towns.

Learn more: www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia/motovun

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