Events

Don’t forget that today the most famous dog in Gdinj is coming to the Fiori Fôra Garden! Join us today at 8:30 PM for a free screening of the movie Lessie 2! We’ll all have a great time together with popcorn and drinks!
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This year’s inaugural Tatjana Radovanović Literary Award was received by journalist and poet Stjepan Mijat Zaninović.

On August 17, 2024, in Gdinj on Hvar, at the aromatic Fjori Fora Garden, the Tatjana Radovanović Literary Award was presented. The award was established as a tribute to this Gdinj-born painter, graphic artist, and poet, as well as to all those who have made the island of Hvar more visible through their work.

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The Viva Group, an association for culture and heritage preservation, along with FJORI FÔRA GARDEN from Gdinj, announced the Tatjana Radovanović Literary Award Competition on June 20, marking the 46th Čakavian Word Festival and the fifth anniversary of the passing of poet and painter Tatjana Radovanović.

The competition sought the best poem written in the Čakavian dialect or Ikavian speech. It closed on July 21, and the Tatjana Radovanović Literary Award was granted to Stjepan Mijat Zaninović for his poem Jedini put vanka je naprid… (The Only Way Out is Forward…).

🎉 Dear students, bring your moms and dads to an unforgettable screening of the movie “My Dad the Sausage” !🌭🎬

🌟 We’ve prepared a surprise workshop with Antonio Vitali, where you’ll learn to play percussion and drums and discover sounds from different parts of the world. 🌍🥁

🎨 For those with a competitive spirit, the second part of the workshop brings a creative challenge – drawing a hot dog and chocolate! 🖍️🍫 The best artworks will be rewarded! 🏆✨

🕢 The workshop runs from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

📩 Interested? Send us a DM!

🎥 A free movie screening at 9 PM, made possible by Visit Jelsa and Kino Mediteran. Don’t miss out! 🍿🎉

The Viva Group, an association for culture and heritage preservation, along with FJORI FÔRA GARDEN from Gdinj, announced the Tatjana Radovanović Literary Award Competition on June 20, in honor of the 46th Čakavian Word Festival and the fifth anniversary of the passing of poet and painter Tatjana Radovanović.

The competition was open for the best poem written in the Čakavian dialect or Ikavian speech. It closed on July 21, and the Tatjana Radovanović Literary Award was granted to Stjepan Mijat Zaninović for his poem “Jedini put vanka je naprid…” (“The Only Way Out is Forward…”).

Let your imagination run wild! 🥳

Robot-making workshop using recycled materials! ♻️🤖
⏳ Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎥 Followed by the animated film My Friend Robot!

Moms, dads, boys, and girls – see you on July 26 at another Fjorastic workshop in Fjori Fôra Garden! 🌿✨

📝 To sign up for the workshop, send us a message!

Kino Mediteran Jelsa, in collaboration with Visit Jelsa, has made the free screening of the animated film possible at 9 PM. 🎬

We’ll be waiting for you under the starry sky 🌠 in Gdinj!

For the third year in a row, we are organizing Đir po vrtu – an evening gathering with participants from various fields of art and science (aromatherapy, music, photography, biology…) in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

We look forward to seeing you!

We invite you to an evening of fun and creativity! 🎭✨

Kids will have the chance to create wild animal masks using collage paper while enjoying sweet and savory snacks along with healthy juices. 🦁🎨🥤
📅 Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💶 Participation fee: €7 (paid at the garden entrance)

After the workshop, a movie screening will follow, fully dubbed and suitable for young children. 🎥✨

If you prefer, you can attend only the film screening – free entry for those who wish to enjoy just that part of the program. 🍿🎬

We look forward to your arrival

VIVA GRUPA, an association for culture and heritage preservation, along with FJORI FÔRA GARDEN from Gdinj, continue their mission of encouraging the writing and reading of poetry in local dialects.

In honor of the 46th Čakavian Word Festival, they are announcing a competition on June 20.

Download the information and competition rules below.

he Green Stage is Open! 🌿✨

Dear guests, friends, and free spirits, Stjepan M. Zaninović & Dišpetoža Design – a huge THANK YOU! It was fun and different.

Let’s not forget our DJ Župy, who filled the garden with melodies. 🎶🌱

A special thank you to Mother Nature for blessing us with sunshine. ☀️🌿

Once upon a time, there was a Hvar pine tree – an unusual being and a true benefactor.
But what happened next…? 🌲✨

Join us for a storytelling session of kind words and a workshop of good deeds, as Elf Miho arrives at Herzer Palace, bringing with him the secrets, stories, and scents of Hvar.

He will remind us how to say:
“I’m sorry. Forgive me. Thank you. I love you.” – and why these words matter. ❤️

Together, we will draw and decorate our own pine trees, and enjoy sweet & savory snacks along with natural juices. 🍪🥤

And of course, those who join us will receive a special surprise gift! 🎁✨

Fjori Fora Garden was the host of the second day of the “O-kupi otok” project conference, organized by LAG ⊚ FLAG Škoji, LAG / LAGUR Brač, and LAG 5.

The day began with a tour of Fjori Fora Garden, followed by a workshop led by Mirela Ilenić on “Natural Cosmetics and Repellents”, and concluded with a lecture by Lidija Bradarić from HAPIH titled “What’s Troubling Our Crops?”.

As part of the Fourth Nordic Walking Festival in Jelsa, in collaboration with the Croatian Nordic Walking Association, participants will visit the village of Gdinj.

The gathering begins at 5:00 PM in the Fjori Fora Garden, where the walk will start. 🚶‍♂️🌿✨

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Miljenko Smoje, we invite you to the play “Roko i Cicibela”, performed by the Split theater group Ritam Igre.

#Smoje100

45th Anniversary of Čakavska Rič in Gdinj, dedicated to Tatjana Radovanović

PROGRAM:
🎤 Čakavian Poets
🎶 Gdinj Accordionists
🎼 Children’s Ensemble of KUD Jelsa
🍽️ Reception

📢 Host: Luči Lončar, a longtime participant of Čakavska Rič

The oldest poetry event on Hvar was founded in 1978 by poets Tatjana Radovanović (the visionary founder), Mirko Barbarić, Lucija Rudan, and Nera Karolina Barbarić.

JOIN US FOR A CHILDREN’S PROGRAM IN NATURE! 🌿✨

📍 Location: Fjori Fora Botanical Garden, Gdinj

🎯 ACTIVITIES:
🏃‍♂️ Obstacle Course: Movement games
🌿 Scented Memory Game
🐞 LEARN ABOUT INSECTS: A lecture on pollinating insects
– Guest speaker from the Insect Museum – Varaždin
🎨 ART CORNER: Creating insects using natural materials
🍽️ SNACK BREAK: Sweet & savory snacks, natural juices
🎥 FREE MOVIE SCREENING at 8:30 PM – “The Summer I Learned to Fly”

We look forward to seeing you! 😊

We invite you to a fun Garden Walk, where you can enjoy:

🌿 Meeting local Hvar farmers (OPGs)
🌅 An unforgettable sunset with poetry
🎶 Dance and music with the band Trio Dalmatino
🍽️ Delicious refreshments and a raffle

Special guests include Luči Lončar, Tomislav Lazaneo, and Irena Matijević, who will present her poetry collection “Ruka.”

Join us for a magical evening! ✨

The first workshop in Croatia where you will witness the synergy of Hvar’s herbs and wines, featuring winemaker Ivo Duboković.

The unique “Green School” workshop, featuring five fascinating speakers, will bring you closer to the magic of Hvar Island, its plants, and essential oils, both locally and globally.