Traditional Croatian event dating back over 325 years held again
- by croatiaweek
- in Entertainment
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
ZAGREB, 22 Aug (Hina) – Daniel Broskvar was the winner of the 48th edition of the lancing tournament “Prstenac Race”, which was held in the Istrian town of Barban on Sunday.
The 36-year-old winner was presented with the “Prstenac Bird” award and the €5,000 reward.
The award was given to him by President Zoran Milanović, under whose auspice the traditional tournament is held every year. At the beginning of the tournament, the president also underscored in his speech the importance of maintaining and promoting the tradition of Istria and this part of Croatia.
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
First mentioned in 1696 and revived by the town of Barban in 1976, the Prstenac Race is held every year on the third weekend in August.
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
The lancing tournament features 16 horsemen dressed in Istrian folk costumes, and they must cross a 150 metre track on horseback in 12 seconds and hit the “prstenac” iron ring with a spear.
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
This tournament has become a must-see cultural event, attracting several thousand visitors each summer.
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
“I consider the ‘Trka na prstenac’ tournament (Tilting at the Ring) as a celebration of tradition, of the skills of these horsemen, but also as the relationship between man and this noble and most beautiful animal”, President Milanović said.
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
(Photo credit: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas)
In attendance at this year’s event were also Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković and Tourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac and some other distinguished guests.
