Saturday 20 September 2008

No Wind in Split - Bring out the Soparnik!


Soparnik, a traditional Croatian dish. Image copyright Ante Verzotti.

by Irena Bistričić

On Friday, the third day of the ACI Match Race Cup, there was no wind. The crews prepared in vain for racing today. In the meantime, the ACI Press Cup race, with seven media representatives, was held.

Around noon the Press Race finished. The winners were the crew of the nautical portal Nemo-hr.com guided by Goran Martinović. Second placed is the crew of Slobodna Dalmacija with Lovre Perhat, and in third place there is Jutarnji list with Leo Lemešić. They are followed by Nautica with Sergije Dvornik, Vjesnik with Damir Herceg, HRT with Mate Arapov, and the last crew is Radio Riva with Marko Marinović.

Soparnik


Soparnik on the traditional board. Image copyright Ante Verzotti.

This year’s entertainment programme at the 22nd ACI Match Race Cup had two interesting events Thursday night. First of all, a traditional meal called Soparnik was presented. Soparnik is originally made on round wooden boards and is baked in the fireplace. The inviting smell of the food could be sensed immediately.


Soparnik is for sharing. Image copyright Ante Verzotti.

Afterwards a band called Libar performed within the Livingstone magazine programme. The doors of the tent village were opened for the fans of good music as well as for all those interested. Numerous visitors came to enjoy the rock ballads in traditional style. After the performance the audience rewarded the band asking for more, but regrettably, not receiving any further performances.



Liquid refreshment helps the convivial atmosphere over the Soparnik board. Image copyright Ante Verzotti.

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