The Spring of

Orahovica Orahovica is a town in Slavonia, Croatia. It is situated on the slopes of the mountain Papuk and positioned on the state road D2 Varaždin-Koprivnica-Našice-Osijek. History The name Orahovica is derived from the word ''orah'', meaning a wa ...

( Croatian: Orahovačko proljeće) is a popular cultural and tourist

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in the

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. Held annually at the beginning of June, the event celebrates

, a popular tourist destination in the county, and officially marks the beginning of the summer tourist season. It lasts six days.

Flower Parade

The Spring of Orahovica traces its origins to the Flower Parade, an event that originated in 1957. Today, the Flower Parade is made up of a series of events that are held on the last day of the celebration, which always falls on the first Sunday of June. The procession is organized along the town’s main street. With children costumed as flowers, cultural clubs wearing folk costumes, and a brass marching band, the parade represents the historical, natural, and cultural riches of the town. After the parade, there is a

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festival, which marks the end of the event.

Program

For sports aficionados, basketball, handball, indoor-soccer, bowling, chess and horseback riding tournaments are held every day. The local hiking club promotes hiking and

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by installing an artificial mountain and a photography display .There are also exhibitions of the local painters, whose work reflects the history and culture of Orahovica. A display of needlework and dishes characteristic of this part of Croatia are also included in the exhibition. Since orchards and vineyards are an integral part of the life in

, fruit-growers and viticulturists present their products and offer a tasting in the town’s central park. Friday and Saturday evenings are reserved for the entertainment programs, such as theatrical and

performances, and pop and rock concerts.

External links

Turistička zajednica grada Orahovice – Orahovačko proljeće

Orahovačko proljeće – Hrvatska turistička zajednica
{{DEFAULTSORT:Spring of Orahovica Festivals in Croatia Tourist attractions in Virovitica-Podravina County Spring festivals Recurring events established in 1957 Summer events in Croatia Festivals in Yugoslavia 1957 establishments in Yugoslavia