A Week at the Roški slap waterfall: education, tradition, and culture in the heart of the Krka National Park

A Week at the Roški slap waterfall: education, tradition, and culture in the heart of the Krka National Park
The Public Institute of Krka National Park has prepared a rich and diverse programme in July as part of the Week at the Roški slap waterfall event, which combines the natural features of the Park ​​with tradition, education, and cultural and artistic events. The programme includes three events that will take place from July 9^th to 12^th, in which visitors will be able to actively participate and thus have an authentic experience related to the natural and cultural heritage of this region

On Wednesday, July 9^th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, a free workshop, Thread by Thread – to an Apron, will be held, dedicated to the Park's rich ethnographic heritage and the preservation of traditional skills. The workshop nurtures the ancient craft of weaving, and visitors will learn about the process of making woolen fabric, from shearing sheep, and washing and combing the wool, to winding it onto a spindle. At three interactive stations, participants will weave on a loom, make fabric patterns from paper, and create their own woven designs, turning this traditional craft into a game and education for children and adults alike.

A day later, on Thursday, July the 10^th, also from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, we will celebrate World Dragonfly Week. As an important indicator of the health of aquatic ecosystems, and also effective natural predators of mosquitos, dragonflies deserve a special position in our ecological programme. The staff of the Krka National Park have prepared creative workshops on making dragonfly models using various techniques, while the ambient of the Roški slap waterfall will be filled with a fairy-like atmosphere that will emphasize the place of the fairy-tale world of insects in the natural environment.

On Saturday, July the 12^th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Miljevci Cultural and Artistic Association will perform as part of the Krka Cultural Summer. This event will take us back in time through local music, dance, and customs, with authentic attire and performances that reflect the soul of the Miljevci region (a plateau adjacent to the Krka National Park).

Through the organization of such events, the Krka National Park wants to provide visitors with additional features, inviting them to stay longer in the Park and actively participate in workshops, thus taking with them not only memories, but also new knowledge and experiences. Our goal, through cooperation with the local community, is to preserve the identity and traditions of this area, and at the same time bring the natural and cultural features ​​of the Park closer to all generations.

Through workshops that will take place once a week in July and August, visitors will be able to participate in educational and creative activities related to natural processes and traditional skills, often with active application of the principles of recycling and reusing materials (3R). This is yet another way in which the Krka National Park contributes to sustainable development and public education about the importance of preserving the natural and cultural heritage.

Details about the dates and times of these events and various other new events will be available on the official social networks of the Krka National Park, as well as at information points in the Park itself. We heartily invite visitors to join us and become part of this unique summer story tied to the Roški slap waterfall.