The Finn Match Race Cup – Vesna Skala Memorial was held from the 10th to the 11th of April on Lake Palic. This is a regatta for the FINN class, which is organized according to the international rules of the „Match race“, ie it was held as a tournament system – by relegation in a direct duel.

Gathered for the fifth time, contestors from all over Serbia – Belgrade, Smederevo and Palic, a total of 26 of them entered the competition.

The winner of the 5th FINN Match race Cup – Vesna Skala Memorial is Milan Djordjevic from the Yachting Club „Sava“, the second place was taken by Nikola Marjanovic from the Yachting Club „Ada“, while the third place is shared by the competitors of the Yachting Club „Palic“ – Dejan Zakic and Balint Firstner.

Palic is again covered in snow after a long time, to the much satisfaction of all its visitors. The opportunity is ideal for everyone to feel the atmosphere at the Grand Park and enjoy the view of the lake.

Winter holidays tend to bring that special atmosphere and joy to our homes.

Following the example of many other cities, a Christmas decoration with Christmas tree has been placed at the Grand Terrace and at the Grand Park,  which symbolically marks the beginning of these holidays.

This year’s novelty are the Christmas lights placed at the Music Pavilion, thus enriching its appearance, to the much satisfaction of all Palic visitors.

The beginnings of tourism go all away back to the distant past. At first, tourism was not in the form in which we know it today, and was not of a great scope. Today, tourist movements occupy a very important place in people’s lives and deserve special attention.

Tourism has a great impact on cultural, social, political and economic values. Developing a tourist destination is a broad and complex task which involves several aspects that must included and taken into account.

Statistical indicators of tourist traffic from the year 2017 until today show a serious growing tendency for Palic as a tourist destination. During the year 2019, the number of tourists registered in the accommodation facilities in the Palic area was 33.668, which is around 11% more than during the year 2018. Palic is a place that attracts mostly domestic tourists, but there is a noticeable increase in the number of foreign guests. The number of overnight stays in the year 2019 was 62.718, which is around 23% more than the year 2018.

It is estimated that during the year 2019, Palic was visited by over 500.000 tourists throughout the year. Even the „COVID“ year 2020 is not statistically bad for Palic, on the contrary, the number of overnight stays during June and July was higher for around 20% compared to the same period in 2019, which is a rareness and a positive example compared to the other destinations.

We cannot help but notice the synergy between the increase of tourist traffic in Palic and a series of investments in the infrastructure of Palic during the period from the year 2017 until now, when over 250 million dinars were invested trough all three governament levels for reconstruction, recovery and construction and one billion dinars provided for the construction of a modern wellness and spa center with the Aqua Park in Palic.

The left wing of the Grand Terrace was reconstructed, a judge’s tower was built on the West coast, over 2,000 square meters of wooden pier on the Men’s Lido was rehabilitated, more than 2 kilometers of path were built along the coast and within the Great Park, the Summer Stage was reconstructed in two phases, the thermal pool has been repared, the Sandy beach and the park have been renovated with new facilities and inventory. Funds have also been provided for the rehabilitation of two public toilets in the tourist zone of Palic, as well as for the construction of the Adventure Park in Palic. All this and of course the completion of the largest capital project – the construction of the wellness and spa center with Aqua Park in Palic is a responsible approach of the manager of Palic tourist area, because without constant investments and care, there isn’t such a thing as a good tourist destination.

See the photo attachment in our gallery:  https://www.park-palic.rs//index/picturegallerylist/lg/en

The Mayor of Subotica, Stevan Bakic, visited today the construction site of the spa center and aqua park in Palic. Mayor Bakic stated that the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the Provincial Government and the City of Subotica provided 1.111.000.000 dinars for the realization of this project, which is being carried out in two phases. This investment, which is very important to our city, should be finished until the beginning of March 2021.

Recalling that the cornerstone for the construction of the spa center and aqua park in the area of the Men’s Lido in Palic was laid on the 15th of December 2018, Mayor Bakic stated that the first phase has been completed, and that the second and final phase has begun this year during March, which is planned to last for 250 days, and to be finished by the end of the year 2020.

„Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the consequences caused by this disease, a consortium of contractors led by the company „Alex Engineering and Construction“ from Belgrade often worked with 50% capacity, the deadline for the completion of the spa center with aqua park was extended for 110 days, that is until March 2021 „, Mayor Bakic pointed out.

The realization of this project which involves using natural resources of thermomineral water in Palic will develop both spa and congress tourism, said Mayor Bakic and added that all this will reflect on the economic environment that will attract many domestic and foreign investors to invest their capital in Palic.

„This is an opportunity to express my gratitude to the Government of Serbia and the Provincial Government for the huge support in the realization of this very important investment for the city of Subotica. I would also like to thank the consortium of contractors for meeting deadlines, fulfilling the obligations and for the quality of their performances, as well as the esteemed media representatives for their great interest in the realization of this project.“

The director of LLC „Park Palic“, Nebojsa Darabos, reminded everyone that the complex is being built on an area of 4.4 hectares, that five pools will be built on 28.5 thousand square meters of outdoor space, at least one of which will be with thermomineral water,  and that five swimming pools and the spa facilities will be built in a closed part on an area of around three thousand square meters.

„The maximum capacity is 2.500 users, with a maximum of 500 visitors planned for the closed part of the complex, and 2.000 visitors in the outdoor part of the complex,“ said Darabos.

Speaking about other investments this year in Palic, he stated that LLC „Park Palic“ provided funds from the relevant ministry for the construction of the „Adventure Park“, which will enrich the contents of the Sandy Beach, as well as for the reconstruction of toilet facilities – the first one near the restaurant „Mala gostiona“ and the second one at the Sandy Beach.

To see the photos from the tour follow the link: https://www.park-palic.rs/index/picturegallerylist/lg/en

Source: Subotica.rs

Dear visitors and admirers of Palic and the traditional Harvest Days manifestation,

After a long discussion and monitoring of the epidemiological situation in the country and the recommendations of the Government of the Republic of Serbia Crisis Staff, in consultations with our longtime associates, we have made the decision that the traditional manifestation Harvest days will not take place this year. With our conscientious behavior and canceling of our manifestation, we wish to follow the responsible decisions made by the City of Subotica, which has canceled numerous manifestations so far, and also to highlight that the health and safety of all of us is the most important thing right now.

We hope to see you next year, until then-take care!

Park Palic

Dear visitors of the Palic tourist zone and the public Sandy Beach,

We are glad you’ve chosen Palic as your favorite summer destination this year. Also, we cannot help but notice the return of our fellow citizens and other visitors to our public Sandy Beach in Palic.

In order to preserve the health of us all, we appeal for you to follow all measures recommended by the Republic of Serbia Crisis headquarters, as well as the recommendations of the Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina, and to apply the 1.5 to 2 meters distance in all directions,  to wash your hands more often and wear masks when entering and visiting restaurants, and to avoid visiting public places if you suspect the presence of the COVID19 virus.

Let’s be responsible!

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Lajos Vermes (Lajos Nagybudafalvi Vermes 1860-1945), a sports legend of Subotica and Palic was born on the 27th of June 1860. Vermes was a landowner, benefactor, sports lover and an athlete, who advocated the motto: a healthy spirit in a healthy body, and promoting sports in general.

Photo: Vermes in his fencing equipment

He obtained the degree of professor of physical culture and worked at the Higher Gymnasium in Subotica,  later also at the University and the Unitary Gymnasium in Cluj (Romania). After returning from Pest medical school, together with his brothers Bela and Nandor, he founded two sports clubs: gymnastics and athletics. Vermes started his sports career at the National Athletic club, and after a series of great results, he became a renowned gymnast and a well-known athlete in the then Austro-Hungarian monarchy, known as a versatile athlete –  swimmer, gymnast, wrestler, swordsman and cyclist.

Photo: Vermes as a versatile athlete

Vermes organized the International Sports Games in Palic with his own efforts and revenues,  which are today known under the name „The Palic Olympics“. The story of the Olympics began in 1876 with his departure to Naples, where he took measure from Miron’s „Disc Thrower“ sculpture and made exactly the same piece of equipment for the Palic Olympics.

Vermes managed to implement his idea on the 26th of August 1880, when the first competition was held and only three sports disciplines (wrestling, long jump and shot put) were included in the competition, but their number increased during later years and the program included gymnastics, swimming, athletics, boxing, wrestling, fencing, rowing and cycling. In order for the games to be held, he set up sports equipment in his orchard in Palic and built athletic tracks for the competition.

Photo: Palic Olympics

For this competition, he built the first 500 meters long ellipsoidal shaped bicycle path in this part of Europe, also known as „The Closed Arena“,  for it was surrounded by grandstands with seats. Along with the path and the stadium, he built an Olympic village on the shore, where competitors had the privilege to settle – the Villa „Bagojvar“, better known as „The Owl’s  Tower“, and the Villa „Lujza“.

Photo: Villa „Bagojvar“, Palic

Photo: Villa „Lujza“, Palic

Vermes gathered hundreds of the best athletes from all over Europe, 16 years before Pierre de Coubertin renewed the modern Olympic Games. He was guided by the idea of founding sports games and the intention to continue the tradition of the Olympic Games, for the initiative of reviving the Olympics has not yet been launched. Unlike the modern games, the Palic Olympic Games were followed by an audience with higher incomes, while the contestants belonged to the poorer strata of society (with rare exceptions). Vermesh’s efforts to keep his sports society open to all without any discrimination deserve special attention. The organization had a multinational character and everyone could participate.

Vermes also proved himself to be a great organizer. He was able to gather a huge number of viewers and competitors, introducing new ideas every year, new disciplines and innovated rules, better conditions for the competitors, with a firm idea of nurturing the spirit of Olympism. He also tried not to let anything that happened go unnoticed and unpublished in the newspapers he collaborated with, as well as in the ones he founded and edited himself. The Palic Olympic Games were held in both summer and winter, and lasted from 1880 to 1914. Unfortunately, World War I put an end to The Palic Olympic Games.

Photo: training ground of the Cluj University

He continued to spread his ideas in Cluj, where he was hired in 1896 as a professor of sports and fencing master, but he remained a permanent devotee of Palic. Lajos Vermes died in Subotica in 1945.

Photo: Lajos Vermes (around the year 1915)

In the memory of this perhaps most impressive person from the sports history of the region, the most prestigious award – the „Lajos Vermes“ medal, was established for the most significant sports successes. The Palic Olympic Games were renewed in the year 2000, with the founding of the Sports Association „Olimpija“, and the celebration of the 120th anniversary since the opening of the Games. In 2004, a monument dedicated to Lajos Vermes was erected in Palic, and the promenade along the lake shore was named after him.

Photo: monument dedicated to Lajos Vermes, Palic

The month of June is traditionally the time when many events are meant to take place, especially on the Summer stage in Palic. Those who are looking forward to the beginning of the season, will once again have the opportunity to enjoy the program created by Park Palic.

The following events will take place on the Summer stage :

1. The 26th of June (Friday) Our famous actor Petar Bozovic performing in the play based on the novel by Matija Beckovic – „A man told me, we’ll talk some more“, organized by „Aleksandra travel“ Subotica
2. The 28th of June (Sunday) – Hilarious hit comedy performed by Dragan Marinkovic Maca – „Like wife, like life“, organized by „Denmax“ Subotica
3. The 3rd of July (Friday) Theatrical play „Red“ organized by „Association Vitor for the promotion of culture“ Subotica – Postponed until further notice!
4. The 11th of July (Saturday) Andjelka Prpic performing in the play „What befalls me“, organized by „GMR“ Belgrade – Postponed until further notice!
5. The 14th of July (Tuesday)  – Our famous actor Milan Lane Gutovic in the play „Ordinary evening „, organized by „Aleksandra Travel“ Subotica – Postponed until further notice!
6. The 16th of July (Thursday) – Dragan Marinkovic Maca in the new hit play „Ko ti trese tresnju“, organized by „Denmax“ Subotica – Postponed until further notice!
7. The 18th of July (Saturday) the legendary band „Bajaga i instruktori“, will entertain the Summer stage audience. The concert is organized by „GMR“ Belgrade – Postponed until further notice!
8. The 23rd of July (Thursday) regional music star Petar Graso will entertain the Summer stage audience. The concert is organized by „Music Star Production“ Belgrade – Postponed until further notice!
9. The 31st of July (Friday) – Theatrical play „Plastic“ organized by „Association Vitor for the promotion of culture“ Subotica – Postponed until further notice!
10. The 22nd of August (Saturday) – Hilarious comedy „Those things“, organized by „GMR“ Belgrade – Postponed until further notice!
11. The 27th of August (Thursday) – Theatrical play „Last chance“ organized by „Association Vitor for the Promotion of Culture“ Subotica – Canceled!
12. The 29th of August (Saturday) –  Dubravka Mijatovic performing in the play „Word around town“, organized by „GMR“ Belgrade – Postponed until further notice!
13. The 12th of September (Saturday) –  Theatrical play „Hysteria“ organized by „Association Vitor for the promotion of culture“ Subotica – Canceled!
14. The 13th of September (Saturday)  – The famous trio and „The public job“, organized by „GMR“ Belgrade – Canceled!
15. The 18th of September (Friday) Theatrical play „North-East“ organized by „Association Vitor for the promotion of culture“ Subotica- Canceled!

The organizers reserve the right to change the date of the events, and the list of events has not yet been fully formed. Information are available on the Park Palic Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on the website in the News section, while the announcements of events will be posted in the Events section on the Park Palic website.

„In sculpture making, one should avoid telling stories. That’s what words are for. I think that the story should not be implanted in stone, wood or bronze,  it should be left to the freely made form of one stone, wood or bronze, to speak its own language, its own story … “

Quote: Ana Beslic for „TV Novosti“ in 1980. (source: Yugopapir.com)

Photo: Ana Beslic during 1960’s

Ana Beslic was born on the 16th of March, 1912, in the „Sara Pustara“ farmhouse near Bajmok (north Backa region). She finished elementary school in Bajmok, and continued her education in Zagreb, Graz and Vienna. At the age of 18, she first comes into contact with clay that her father used to bring from the Danube river. Her first sculpture was a portrait of her father, and was lost during World War two.

She moved to Belgrade in 1937, and began her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1939, but was forced to pause due to the war.  After the war, she graduated in 1947 at the sculpture department of the Belgrade Academy of Fine Arts.  Two years later she becomes an associate at professor Toma Rosandic’s  studio.

Ana Beslic had her first solo exhibition in 1954 in Subotica, together with Djordje Bosan. She was a participant of multiple art colonies and symposia, and many exhibitions of Yugoslav artists abroad. She gained the position of a modernist sculptor, in an almost exclusively male artist’s call, following her spontaneous and elegant path. Over the years, she created both monumental and sculptural works of art, that differ from other great monuments of that kind.

Along with Jovan Soldatovic, Ratimir Stojadinovic, Aleksandar Zarin, Misa Popovic, Jovan Kratohvil, Milos Saric and Olga Jancic, she was a member of a an artist group called Prostor 8 (1957-1958), who attempted to prove the multiple meaning of sculptures within architectural entities and city parks. After her studies in Germany (1967), Ana Beslic starts creating art using new materials – polyester.

Four periods of her creative cycle can be identified : education (until 1954), associative form (1954-1962), transitional period (1962 – 1966), and period of sphere (from 1966).

Photo: Sculpture 2a, 1973. Painted fiberglass, Subotica City Museum

She performed many well-known memorials and sculptures both outdoors and interior in many places of former Yugoslavia, and abroad. She won major awards and recognition: The October Salon award (Belgrade, 1973), October Award of the City of Belgrade (1979), Dr Ferenc Bodrogari award (Subotica, 1983), etc. Ana Beslic’s sculptures can be found in the collections both in the country and abroad. Her legacy consisting of twenty  sculptures are being preserved at Subotica City Museum since 1983.

Photo: sculpture „Birds“ as part of the fountain from 1913

In addition to the sculpture „Birds“ in the heart of the fountain from 1913, Ana Beslic donated two more beautiful sculptures to Palic that still enrich the area around the lake. The 1957 „Wings“, which was moved from the original place during 1981 to the Cape of Poetic Hope, and „Talija“ – the first sculpture in open space that has adorned the Summer Stage since 1951.

Photo: „Wings“ sculpture, Cape of Poetic Hope

Photo: sculpture „Talia“, the Summer stage

Ana Beslic died in Belgrade, on the 26th of January, 2008. This talented and unique sculptor will be remembered for many years to come.

The 42nd International Tourism Fair was opened at Belgrade, together with three related exhibitions – the International BeoWine Wine Fair, the Horeca-Equipment International Hotel and Catering Equipment Fair and the Souvenir Fair. Tourism Fair was opened by Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications Rasim Ljajic with the message that the year 2020 will be year of reforms and new investments in Serbian tourism.

The Fair opened its halls for visitors who rushed in to enjoy in addition to the exclusive fair benefits, in the touristic and gastronomic offers, specialties of this region, as well as tasting best wines, brandies, different beverages, as well as souvenirs from all over Serbia. The country partner of the 42nd Belgrade International Tourism Fair was Egypt. By the 23rd of February, more than 900 exhibitors from 40 countries presented their tourist offer.

Subotica and Palic also presented their offers at the Belgrade Fair. The program included presentations of traditional local festivals such as Vinski maraton, Summer3p, Duzijanca and Rakija Festival. From the local exibitors, there was also „Su team” half – marathon with its presentation and equipment promotion.

At Subotica and Palic stand, visitors had the opportunity to participate in the prize game and win one of many awards, as well as competitions prepared by the Hotel Prezident and Palic Zoo. As part of their promotion of food and beverage tasting, there were Elitte Palic and wineries Petra, Vinski dvor, Tonkovic and Zvonko Bogdan, presenting their offers.

This was also an opportunity to announce the continuation of the Aqua Park Palic construction, which aims to attract visitors throughout the year.

From Labour Day, the tourist season begins in full swing, though it lasts for all 365 days of the year. A large number of different events and a rich cultural program is planned for the 70th anniversary of Palic  Summer Stage happening this year.

Palic spa has a noticeable increase for the year 2019, which was a record year for all of Subotica as a tourist destination, both in terms of overnight stays and arrivals. According to the official data of Republic of Serbia Statistical office, during the year 2019, Palic Spa had a total of 33 668 visitors, of which 20 779 were domestic and 12 889 were foreign. In terms of overnight stays, Palic records a total of 62 718 overnight stays, of which 42 307 are of domestic and 20 411 of foreign tourists. Speaking percentages, there was an increase of around 11 percent when it comes to the arrivals, while the number of overnight stays in 2019 was around 23 percent higher than the year 2018.

This year, further activities will be continued to improve the biodiversity of lake Palic, which will also affect the attractiveness of Palic as a tourist destination.

The prize winners are:

• Elitte Palic-weekend for two: Marija Latinovic (Belgrade)
• Hotel President-weekend for two: Radojica Burlic (Pozega), Luka Stamatovic (Sremska Mitrovica)
• Villa Majur – weekend for two: Slobodan Cvorovic (Cacak), Dora Juhas (Backa Topola)
• Palic ZOO -family ticket: Danijela Srdic (Backa Palanka), Teodora Andric (Belgrade), Zoran Kapusi (Belgrade), Isidora Kostic (Belgrade), Mirjana Toric (Belgrade)
• Zvonko Bogdan Winery – two-people tour: Vladana Turkulj (Pancevo), Goran Bogdanovic (Bijeljina), Dusko Milojevic (Belgrade)
• Hotel Gallery – a perfect weekend for 2: Valentino Calic (Novi Sad)
• Salas Djordjevic-weekend for two: Kristina Tomic (Nis)
• Hotel Forum-weekend for two: Bojana Radojevic, (Belgrade)
• Villa Larus – weekend for two: Milos Krantic (Belgrade)
• Villa Minic-weekend for two: Jovana Antonic (Nova Pazova), Natasa Milivojevic (Bajmok)
• Jelen salas: weekend for two: Dragana Pavlovic (Kragujevac)
• Villa Nikola’s-weekend for two: Sladjana Misic (Batajnica), Tanja Milankovic (Obrenovac)
• Villa Amfora – weekend for two: Vesna Radosavljevic (Arandjelovac), Spomenka Karbinski (Zemun)
• Gat-weekend for two: Makaji Branka (Zarkovo), Mirjana Medic (Apatin)
• Hotel Patria – weekend for two: Branislava Davidovic (Novi Sad)
• Villa Verona – weekend for two: Danijela Lakic (Zemun), Dragisa T. Milosevic (Belgrade)
• Vinski dvor- lunch for two: Patricija Lisic (Novi Sad), Bojana Kuzelka (Belgrade)
• European Film Festival Palic-Tickets: Katarina Glumac (Belgrade), Zoran Stojanovic (Belgrade), Ivan Kuzmic (Mladenovac), Olgica Buljovcic (Bikovo), Dzipa Jelena (Novi Sad)
• Villa Milord – weekend for two: Marko Radovic (Kragujevac), Djordje Mitrovic (Belgrade)
• Sitnicarnica-handicrafts, souvenirs: Sladjana Stojicevic (Belgrade), Dragoljub Puzovic (Belgrade), Ruzica Milenkovic (Belgrade), Jelica Gajin (Sremska Mitrovica)
• Rakijada-tickets and package of glasses: Vladana Turkulj (Pancevo)
• Summer3p- tickets for two: Tatjana Cohergne (Belgrade), Jasna Zdravkovic (Belgrade), Iva Uzelac (Novi  Sad), Marija Ilic (Smederevska Palanka), Kristina Tomic (Nis), Filip Vracaric (Belgrade), Verica Erceg (Belgrade)
• Entrance fee for Subotica half marathon-5km: Tijana Simic (Novi Zednik)
• Entrance Fee for Subotica Half Marathon-10km: Jadranka Soric (Gaj)
• Entrance fee for Subotica half marathon- 21 km: Predrag Pantovic (Kragujevac)
• Tonkovic Winery – wine tasting for 4 : Ivana Golubovic (Novi Sad)
• Tonkovic Winery-wine tasting for 2: Tanja Veljovic (Kragujevac), Goran Sipraga (Belgrade)
• Tonkovic Winery – a wine package: Mirjana Miloradovic (Despotovac), Momcilo Manic (Pozarevac)
• Ergela Kelebija- a carriage ride for 4 people: Natasa Stanojevic (Ribarska Banja), Miroslav Pavlovic (Belgrade), Dijana Sreckovic (Mladenovac)
• Adventure Park Furioso-ticket in the amount of 2500 dinars: Milica Stamenkovic (Lece), Zdravko Calic (Novi Sad), Dragana Pavlovic (Kragujevac), Dragana Kocic (Belgrade), Jelena Tepavcevic (Vrbas), Natasa Mikic (Subotica), Mirjana Milanovic (Zemun), Aleksandar Milojevic (Belgrade), Eva Beric (Kanjiza), Sirbik Olga (Belgrade)

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As many people know, the first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in the glory of the supreme god Zeus in 776 B.C. The Games were organized as a competition between the Greek cities – a sort of battle for prestige. They were held every four years and the period between the Games was called „The Olympics” and was used as a unit for time calculation. The importance of the Olympic Games is supported by the fact that at the time of the competition all conflicts were suspended.

Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894, which led to the opening of the first modern games from the 6th to the 15th of April, 1896. The first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in the city of Athens, where it all began.

Photo: flag of the modern Olympic games

  However, not many people know that the forefunner to the modern Olympic Games was the Palic Olympics (1880-1914), where hundreds of the best athletes competed each year. It was founded by Baron Lajos Vermes, and opened on  the 26th of August, 1880.

Vermes himself is remembered as an talented athlete in many sports disciplines – swimming, athletics, gymnastics, wrestling, fencing and cycling.

Photo: Lajos Vermes on a bicycle

Although a wealthy landlord, Vermes was not interested in managing or spreading his estates. He came up with the idea of founding the Games in 1876, while visiting Naples, where he intended to take measures from the Discobolus of Myron statue (the discus thrower), to create the same kind of sports prop and to resurrect this ancient sports discipline. During the first competition, athletes competed in wrestling, long jump and shot put, and did not compete in the discus throw discipline.

Photo: The Discobolus of Myron, circa 460-450 B.C.

The second competition was held on the 17th of July, 1881, with a significantly enriched program, in seven disciplines (a 7 km racewalking, boxing, fencing, sprinting, shot put, gymnastics and swimming). Vermes introduced fencing as a new discipline for practical reasons – in the 1980’s, practicing a sport was the privilege of a narrow circle of wealthy people and aristocracy.

Later on, the number of disciplines increased with gymnastics, swimming, athletics, boxing, wrestling, fencing and cycling, that were added to the program. Athletes competed in bowling, jumping without running start, racewalking, sailing, skating, and there were some unusual disciplines such as swimming with obstacles and sailng on ice, pole vaulting into water, shot put up in the air… The racewalking discipline became an Olympic sport in 1904 (St. Louis USA Summer Olympics).

Photo: Wrestling competitors, Palic Olympic games

In order to provide a place for the Games to be held, Vermes is setting up gymnasiums and building athletic tracks in his orchard in Palic, and also building the first cycling track in this part of Europe (1884).

Photo: the first track in this part of Europe built by Vermes

Vermes also built an Olympic village for competitors, on the shore of Palic lake. Many more sports grounds were built, props and a grass terrain were also procured, and was available to all citizens to be used for picnics, ball games etc.

The Olympic Games were followed by a wealthy audience, while the competitors were people with less income (with few exceptions).

At that time, Palic was already a reputable spa and resort for wealthy, European nobility and the rich, and with the launch of the Palic Olympic games, Palic became a new sports center of Central Europe. The Olympic games were important to such an extent that the audience wore formal gowns while coming to the event. Extra trains were organized from Szeged for people to come to the Games, and the audience was greeted with music and gun salutes from cannons. Palic Olympics hosted athletes from Central European countries, but soon it became known throughout Europe. Athletes from the Kingdom of Serbia made their first appearance in 1884.

Photo: Fencing as one of the disciplines of Palic Olympic games

Palic Olympics was restored in the year 2000, in order to mark the 120th anniversary of its founding, and in 2004 a monument to Lajos Vermes was posted near Palic lakeshore. The promenade along the shore was named after him and the most prestigious sports award –  Lajos Vermes Medal was established  for the most significant sporting achievements.

Photo: Lajos Vermes monument,  Palic lakeshore

Built as an aspiration of many previous generations, the Summer Stage has been beautifying the Grand park  for the past 70 years.

According to some sources, the idea of ​​building a theater dates from the 19th century.  In the catalog of the Third International Film Festival, Bela Duranci states that Lajos Vermes had a license for building the theater, which he later demolished. A draft for the theater was preserved at the Historical Archives of Subotica; before that, in 1881, the director Bokodi Antal submitted the petition, but he also gave up on the idea. At the beginning of the 20th century, there was an increasing demand for building-up a new theater both for Subotica and Palic.

Despite the political and economic crisis that threatened to grow into a war, at the turning point of the 1940’s and 1950’s, there was a sudden boom in the cultural activities.

Although it was built in the mid-20th century, Summer stage is almost unique in its beauty, fitting perfectly into the Grand park greenery. The project was carried out by Baltazar Dulic, an architect from the AP Vojvodina governament office. Built out of natural untreated stone and brought from the village Rakovac in Fruska gora, the stage was raised near the lake itself, surrounded with pine trees. The Summer stage was opened in 1950, with the Vojvodina Opera performing plays „The sold bride“, „Travijata“ and „Seherezada“.

The Palic International Film Festival

Subotica Open University came up with the idea of creating a Film festival during the 1990’s, but it is only after 7-8 years the idea was crystallized. The Palic International Film Festival was founded in the year 1992. Many significant events take place at the Summer Stage, but it is most mentioned as a place where this famous film festival is being held.

Summer stage renovation

In the year 2017, due to the high demands for this facility during the summer, the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications together with Park Palic Ltd, provided 9.5 million dinars for the renovation of the Summer stage. The adaptation involved the paving of the plateau at the entrance, the stairs and the reconstruction of the wooden-concrete benches. To see the complete adaptation list, click here.

The summer stage reached its peak in 2019, when it hosted over 30 different events – theater performances, concerts, operas, dance competitions, and other various events.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Palic had an exceptional tourist offer. The guests had spas with hot, cold and mud baths, numerous villas and rooms for rent, hotels, a summer stage, a library, various vessels and a complete Vermes sports center at their disposal.

Transportation was fast and efficient thanks to the rail and tram connections. Respectable citizens, landlords, wealthy merchants, bankers, industrialists from all over the Austro-Hungarian monarchy visited this place. The proof of how  demanding they were can be seen from the restaurant menu – some of these dishes are being served even today at the „Mala gostiona“restaurant. The wine list, along with the local ones, also included an offer of the best wines, based on the famous restaurants in Vienna and Budapest. Visitors were offered 25 daily and weekly newspapers in 5 languages, indicating that the tourists of that time were of different nationalities. Thus, long before the  of Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne or the Rogaska Slatina spas appeared on the tourist map, beautiful villas, summer residences and sports centers had already sprouted on the south of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, as the beginning of spa tourism in Vojvodina.

The Grand Terrace, with its proportions, a combination of structural elements, shapes, colors and openings, stood out with its special beauty. The only decoration was in the form of floral motivs is engraved and perforated in wooden elements.

The Grand Terrace promenade that runs through the building divides the ground floor into two units, one served as a pastry shop and the other as a restaurant, both with spacious terraces facing the lake. Towards the park there were two apsidal form bazaars in which there was a barber shop, a toy store and a paper shop. The lateral staircases are accessed by an upstairs lane that covers the passage and connects the two units into a single cube. In the central part there was a multi-purpose hall where balls, concerts, parties and theatrical performances were organized. It was opened towards the park with a terrace above the bazaar, while the stage and a terrace overlooked the lake. This multipurpose object has changed its function for many years.

Right in front of the Grand Terrace, from the same period and in the same style, is the smallest of the buldings – the Music Pavilion. In the spirit of the times, it has been used and is still being used as a place for promenade events.

After one century, the Grand Terrace becomes the most important congress center in this area. There are three congress halls with a maximum capacity of 360, 50 and 20 seats, intended for congresses, conferences, meetings as well as various exhibitions, events and performances.

The Palic Congress Center enables the organization of various types of business and other events in accordance with the needs of our clients. There are three facilities within the congress center: the Grand Terrace, the Eco Center and the Summer Stage.

In the very heart of the tourist area – in front of the Grand Terrace and in the Grand Park, a New Year’s Eve decoration, as well as a Christmas tree were placed, which symbolically marked the beginning of the festive atmosphere and Christmas and New Year holidays.

Palic Park, as the tourist area management company, has decided to enrich its offer and beautify the Grand Park, by purchasing decorative LED lighting in the form of light balls, light gifts of various sizes and a Christmas tree 5 meters high with accompanying decoration.

Given the enthusiasm of all visitors and tourists who have had the opportunity to see and enjoy the festive decoration of Palic, it is planned to be enriched with additional facilities every year.

The end of the Summer season does not mean the end of our activities in Palic, as well. With the aim of constantly improving our destination, in the last couple of months our goal was to solve some serious, long-standing problems in the Palic tourist area

Setting up an urban street furniture

In the central tourist area of ​​Palić, near the restaurant „Mala gostiona“, the old wooden poles were dismantled and new concrete balls were installed. A total of 100 balls were placed in this area.

The rehabilitation of part of the promenade by the Sandy beach

In the immediate vicinity of Sandy Beach, due to the settling of the soil and water that flow through the „channel“ below the track, the boards on the trail collapsed. With the rehabilitation of the trail, the ground as well as the boards were leveled and a new water drainage pipe was installed, which would solve the problem for a long time and prevent the soil from settling further and the path on the Sandy beach collapsing.

Air conditioning fence reconstruction at the Eco Center facility

The old wooden fence for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, which was in very poor condition, was completely replaced by a new, handmade fence that refreshed the exterior and made the Access to the Eco Center even nicer.

Asphalt Revitalization at Women’s Lido

The revitalization of asphalt at the Women’s Lido has solved the long-standing problem of collecting water after the rains in the area, making it inaccessible to users and visitors. Revitalization work included works on the paving and the application of humus on the berm of tracks.

Dismantling of old and installation of new gutters at the Eco Center facility

During September and October, a complete dismantling of the gutters at the Eco Center facility was carried out, as well as the construction and installation of new ones.

Works on rehabilitation of sewer line damage by faucet

As the strong roots of the surrounding trees punctured the sewage tap of the fountain in the heart of the tourist center of Palic, so it seemed that due to the use of the faucet, the water overflows and floods the part around the faucet, so we had to carry out some works to senate it and to resolve the problem. During the spring of 2020, the fountain itself will be accessed and will be operational again before the start of the tourist season in Palic.

Design and installation of a new fence on the Big Terrace

The outer fence of the east wing of the Grand Terrace, due to weather and other incidents, declined over time and posed a danger to walkers, as rotten wooden parts were in poor condition. complete dismantling of the old one and the construction of a new fence were carried out, which was placed on the East Wing of the Grand Terrace during November. In 2020, the West Wing fence of the outer terrace will also be reconstructed.

The City of Subotica, the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure and other public companies in the territory of the City of Subotica, signed a contract with the Government of Germany at the end of November 2017 through the KFW Bank for the project „Biodiversity Conservation of Lake Palic and Ludas“ totaling € 6.5 million , which aims to create better conditions for biodiversity conservation and potential for tourism development in the area.

We invite all students of the High School and the Polytechnic Secondary School in Subotica to show what they know and are able to, to participate in the creation of the visual identity and popular name of the project „Biodiversity Conservation and Water of Palic and Ludas Lakes“ and win valuable prizes.

In order to participate in creating a visual identity for a project, it is necessary to:

• Attend the Polytechnic School in Subotica – Graphic Design in Serbian and Hungarian languages, grades I to IV,
• Deliver the designed project logo in the following formats: eps., Pdf., Ai., And jpeg.,
• Submit proposal by December 16, 2019

In order to participate in the creation of a popular project name, it is necessary to:

• Attend High School in Subotica – social language department in Serbian language, grades I to IV
• Submit your proposal by 12/16/2019

The most successful, most original and highest prizes are awarded for the purchase of computer equipment according to the following classification:

• First place – 350 Euro voucher,
• Second place – 100 Euro voucher,
• Third place – 50 Euro voucher.

The best works of both competitions will be decided by an expert commission consisting of:

• Ivana Jovanović, B.Sc. prof. of Serbian language and literature
• Nora Ljubenovic Evetovic, master visual artist-painter
• Daniela Bucalo, Artistic Director, Graphic Communications
• Marta Dobo, Director of JP „Palić Ludas“
• Blasko Arpad, Director of the Contemporary Gallery Subotica
• Jelena Misita, Senior PR Consultant, Media Advisor

More detailed information on the project „Biodiversity Conservation and Waters of Palic and Ludas Lakes“ can be obtained at www.zastitapalicludas.rs

By the end of August 2019, the Republic Bureau of Statistics of Serbia published statistical data on tourist traffic in Serbia.

Data on tourist traffic in Palic show that the total number of tourist arrivals and overnights in Palic obviously increased in 2019, compared to the previous year.

Comparing the data for 4 months, which are considered the tourist season (May, June, July, August), the total number of tourist arrivals increased in 2019 by 11%. In the 4 months mentioned above, we recorded 15,288 arrivals, compared to 13,750 tourist arrivals for the same period in 2018.

Even more dramatically increased the total number of tourist overnight stays in 2019 – a total of 23.5%. In the last 4 months, 29,430 overnight stays were recorded, compared to 23,866 stays in the same period in 2018.

There is a much higher increase in arrivals and overnight stays of domestic tourists than in foreign countries.

This more than satisfactory information is the result of a serious and long-term planning of tourism development in Palic by Park Palic Ltd, which manages the tourist area Palic.

Continuous improving Palic as the destination, landscaping and construction of promenade, much better and more creative sports zone, entertainment and hospitality offer, cultural and artistic facilities as the Summer Stage, as well as many other accompanying contents that make one complete and rich offer, have obviously not gone unnoticed by tourists.

Of course, we should not forget the Congress tourism, which is in great part of tourism in Palic, thanks to the year-round functional facilities such as Grand terrace, Summer stage and Eco center.

Along with investments in tourism offer, great attention is paid to investments in infrastructure in Palić, as one of the preconditions for further development of tourism in Palic and new investments.

There is excellent cooperation with the republican and provincial authorities, who have recognized the  great potential of Palic as a tourist destination and the efforts of Park Palic Ltd to turn „great potential“ into great success.

On Saturday 09/28/2019 a concert by the legendary Belgrade rock band “Bajaga I instruktori” was held at the Summer Stage in Palic. This spectacular concert was the crown of more than a successful entertaining program that took place this year on the Summer stage in Palic.

Many in the audience envoked memories by listening to songs “Voz”, “Dobro jutro Džezeri”, “Tišina”, “Berlin” and many others.

The weather was as we expected it, so the rain bypassed the Summer stage during the concert.

More photos can be found at: http://www.park-palic.rs/index/picturegallerylist/lg/cp

The Palic Wine Marathon is the most entertaining wine and sports event in the region, as it was visited by competitors from 16 countries, who ran through the vineyards while tasting wines of the best Palic wineries.

Visitors were from: Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Germany, the USA, Brazil, Russia, the United Kingdom, Finland, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, and traditionally besides Serbia, most of the runners came from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Hungary.

The winner in the Half Marathon Wine Race is Miklos Bruner from the Hajduk MT Kula Club, and in the women’s competition Ines Jozic from Croatia.

The winners of the Fun Race are Katarina Stojkovic from MTS Serbia and Jozes Njari from Hungary.

After the end of the race, all participants and visitors continued their wine and local gastronomic specialties tasting, at the Grand Terrace. Many participants took part in interesting wine workshops, sailed the Wine Boat, went on wine picnics, and organized a fun competition in rolling wine barrels, which was followed by lots of cheering and laughter.

Participants in this year’s Wine Marathon have joined the fundraising campaign to build a parental home in Belgrade for children with cancer by downloading the „Pruzi korak“ application, which registered the kilometers all contestants passed, which is being cashed by Serbian donor companies and donated to those in need.

The Wine Marathon is a unique event that combines sports, wine, gastronomy and music in a fun way that brings joy.

During the two-day Harvest Days festivities, we were able to walk the “streets” of wine, honey, sweets, brandy, cheese, enjoy a wonderful flower exhibition, handicrafts and taste some local culinary specialties.

The most visited was the program for the youngest, which featured dance studios performances from Subotica, a children’s play called „What Does an Egg Give“, an organized children’s workshop „Malac genijalac“, face painting and a clown performance.

This manifestation also has humanitarian character, so all the fruits that the local producers borrowed to Park Palic Ltd, for the purpose of exhibiting fruits and vegetables, were donated to the “Kolevka” – a home for disabled children.

During the day, visitors were enjoying local tamburitza of Vojvodina, and two great concerts were held by night – both nights of manifestation: Sergej Cetkovic and Aleksandra Radovic.

You can see more photos in our gallery: http://www.park-palic.rs/index/picturegallerylist/lg/cp/

On the weekend days of September 14th and 15th, the 30th Harvest Days were held in Palic. Park Palic Ltd, with its co-organizers, has created a rich program, which has been equally interesting for all ages, so this year we’ve set the record in visits, by residents of Subotica, Palic, and tourists from other cities and countries as well. This was certainly aided by the excellent organization, never more exhibitors, rich gastronomic offer, a cultural art program and, of course, beautiful sunny weather.

During the two-day Harvest Days festivities, we were able to walk the “streets” of wine, honey, sweets, brandy, cheese, enjoy a wonderful flower exhibition, handicrafts and taste some local culinary specialties.

The most visited was the program for the youngest, which featured dance studios performances from Subotica, a children’s play called „What Does an Egg Give“, an organized children’s workshop „Malac genijalac“, face painting and a clown performance.

This manifestation also has humanitarian character, so all the fruits that the local producers borrowed to Park Palic Ltd, for the purpose of exhibiting fruits and vegetables, were donated to the “Kolevka” – a home for disabled children.

During the day, visitors were enjoying local tamburitza of Vojvodina, and two great concerts were held by night – both nights of manifestation: Sergej Cetkovic and Aleksandra Radovic.

You can see more photos in our gallery: http://www.park-palic.rs/galerija/

Last night, on September 2, at the Summer Stage in Palic, the audience had the opportunity to enjoy Jelena Tomasevic’s first solo concert in Palic, organized by Park Palic Ltd.

With her great energy and wonderful songs, the singer gained the sympathy of all those present, who enthusiastically accompanied the whole concert.

Singing her biggest hits, covers, but also songs that celebrated her, along with the stories about how some of the songs were created, the singer got even closer to the audience without leaving them indifferent.

Jelena Tomasevic did not hide her enthusiasm for Palic either. As she said, here is a particularly magical sunset, which she stared at and immortalized with a photograph.

See more photos

All those who bought tickets and were unable to attend the concert due to the bad weather that affected the organization and start delay of the concert, are entitled to a refund.

Tickets purchased at Zvonko Bogdan Winery (Matije Korvina 12, Rudic ulica 1) can be returned at the Park Palic doo office on working days from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. In order to receive a refund, you need to bring a purchased ticket for inspection, which will be kept by our staff.

Tickets purchased online, via the website www.tickets.rs or at one of Ticket vision’s points of sale (Laguna Bookstore, OMV gas stations, Exclusive Change 5 – the exchange office in the Roda market) can be returned as follows: Tickets with attachment (name, surname and bank account number) to be sent to:

Ticket Vision doo

58 Arsenija Carnojevica Boulevard

11070 Belgrade

Even the rain, which had significantly affected the organization, could not stop the great spectacle at the Summer Stage on Saturday, August 24th.

Long-awaited Massimo Savic concert fully justified the expectations of everyone present. Enthusiastic audiences went to their homes flooded with emotions.

Recalling the beginnings of his career, following her course and coming to his last released tracks, Massimo guided the audience through himself, his personality and his life.

Photos from the concert can be seen here.

On Monday, August 19th, our guest on Palic was Jelena Tomasevic, and the reason for her arrival was a press conference held in Subotica.

She used this opportunity to explain the reasons for delaying the original date and to announce a new date for the concert.

„In the first place, I would like to thank my audience for the support of all these years and for their absolute understanding regarding the delay of our concert at the Summer Stage in Palic Lake, for September 2nd. I really can’t wait to see you and to sing together. Because, believe it or not, this is my first major solo concert in Subotica and in Palic Lake“, said singer Jelena Tomasevic.

„We really have great communication. Park Palic and I. I am sorry that this delay had to happen and I apologize once again. Thank you everyone for their absolute understanding, ”Jelena added.

The concert will take place on September 2nd at the Summer Stage in Palić, starting at 8:30 pm.

We remind you that the ticket price is 1000 RSD, and can be purchased at all Ticket Vision points of sale (Subotica – Laguna Bookstore, OMV gas stations, and Exclusive Change 5 exchange offices in the Roda market) or online.

The new date of Jelena Tomasevic concert is September the  2nd, starting at 8:30 pm on the Summer Stage.

Weather conditions that prevented Jelena Tomasevic’s tour from going on schedule are the reason why her concert at Palic has been delayed.

All tickets purchased will be valid for the concert. Tickets can also be purchased at the Summer stage gate, on the day of the concert, as well as through the website www.tickets.rs or at one of Ticket vision’s points of sale (Laguna Bookstore, OMV gas station, Exclusive Change 5 exchange office in Roda Market ).

All those who have purchased tickets but are unable to attend the concert are entitled to a refund.

Tickets purchased at Zvonko Bogdan Winery (Matije Korvina 12, Rudic ulica 1) can be returned at the Park Palic on weekdays from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. In order to receive a refund, you need to bring a purchased ticket, which will be kept by our staff.

Tickets purchased online, via the website www.tickets.rs or at one of Ticket vision’s points of sale (Laguna Bookstore, OMV gas stations, Exclusive Change 5  exchange office in the Roda market) can be returned as follows: Tickets with attachment (name, surname and bank account number) to be sent to:

Ticket Vision doo

58 Arsenija Carnojevica Boulevard

11070 Belgrade

Money will be refund as soon as possible and more information can be obtained by calling the call center number: 0900-11-00 11 or by email: office@tickets.rs

Also, we hereby inform all interested parties that from now tickets will be available exclusively through www.tickets.rs or at one of the Ticket vision points of sale (Laguna Bookstore, OMV gas stations, Exclusive Change 5 exchange office in the Roda market).

Postponement of the play was no obstacle to the audience last night, on the 5th of August, 2019, to enjoy the hilarious hit comedy „The colours of the hideaway“, which took place on the Summer Stage in Palic.

The multitude of comic situations, improvised dialogues and unforeseen circumstances, besides the audience at Palic, have also caused laughter to the main actors – Petar Strugar, Djordje Stojkovic and Uros Jovcic. Relaxed, outgiving and utterly comical, the actors made this evening unforgettable.

Due to the announced rain and unfavorable weather conditions expected on Friday August the 2nd, 2019 , Park Palic Ltd, as the organizer of the play “ The colors of the hideaway „, made the decision to postpone it for Monday, the 5th of August, 2019. The play will take place at the Summer stage in Palic, starting at 8:30 pm.

All tickets purchased will be valid during the play, and all those who will not be able to attend the show, but have already bought their tickets, will be able to return the same with a refund.

Tickets purchased at Zvonko Bogdan Winery (at 12 Matije Korvina St., or at 1 Rudić St. ) can be returned at the Park Palic office on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 03:30 p.m. In order to receive a refund, you need to bring a purchased ticket, which our staff will keep.

Tickets purchased online, through www.tickets.rs or at one of Ticket Vision’s points of sale (Laguna Bookstore, OMV Gas stations, Exclusive Change 5 at Roda Market) can be returned as follows: Tickets with attachment (name, surname and current bank account number) to be sent to:

Ticket Vision Ltd

58 Arsenija Carnojevica Blvd

11070 Belgrade

Money will be paid as soon as possible and more information can be obtained trough the call center number: 0900-11-00 11 or by email: office@tickets.rs

Tickets for the play „The color of the hideaway“ will not be valid for future events organized by Park Palic Ltd.

For any questions, as well as additional information, you can contact us by email: office@park-palic.rs or by phone: 024 / 602-780; 065 / 960-27-93

The Pannon Bazar Festival of local culture and organic products was officially opened on Sunday at the Grand Terrace in Palic. The festival runs from Sunday to Tuesday and the aim of this event is to promote local culture, producers of organic products, and also to provide a special dimension to Palic’s cultural offer as a tourist destination. The festival is part of a significant cross-border cooperation project between Hungary and Serbia called „Colorful Cooperation“.

Within the festival, visitors have the opportunity to see the handicrafts of local entrepreneurs and artists at the Local Producers Fair at the Grand Terrace.

Pannon Bazar is the first in a series of programs to be implemented within the “Colorful Cooperation” project of cross-border cooperation, which contributes to the development of cultural strategy and tourism in Palic.

Since the Pannon Bazar Festival is happening at the same time as the European Film Festival in Palic, all visitors to the film festival, especially those who come from abroad, have the opportunity to get acquainted with local products and local culture.

During the three-day program, besides the Local Manufacturers’ Fair, visitors are also offered a rich program filled with workshops, concerts and performances.

Monday, the 22nd of July

05:00 p.m. – 06:30p.m. – Workshop: Body as an instrument

05:00p.m. – 08:00p.m. – Local producers’ fair (Grand Terrace)

07:30 p.m.  – Performance

11:00p.m. – Pannon express: Gyass band (Abazia Cinema courtyard)

Tuesday, the 23rd of July

04:00p.m. – 07:00p.m. – Holiday Workshop (Grand Terrace)

05:00p.m. – 08:00p.m. – Local producers’ fair (Grand Terrace)

11: 00p.m. – Transpannon ethno music night (Abazia Cinema courtyard)

Wednesday, the 24th of July

11:00p.m. – Pannon Jazz Night: Four Fat Horses (Abazia Cinema Courtyard)

The 26th European Film Festival in Palic began with the opening ceremony and the awarding of the most deserving filmmakers – set designer Miljen Kljakovic Kreka and Croatian director Rajko Grlic.

Following the ceremony, the latest film by Pedro Almodovar „Pain and Glory“ with Antonio Banderas in the lead role was premiered in Serbia.

The main program of this year’s edition of the festival, chosen by the selector Nenad Dukic, has a good balance between new films by renowned authors and the achievements of young directors.

On behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Information, Assistant Minister Ivana Dedic emphasized the importance of the sustained support that the festival receives.

She particularly emphasized the recognition that this festival received two years ago, when it was included in the five most significant events of its kind in Europe. The festival has become a gathering place for young film artists, students and professionals, as well as amateurs and film enthusiasts, who enhance their creative knowledge. This festival is where the future of Serbian and world cinema is being created, and where we belong.

On behalf of the host, the audience was welcomed by Timea Horvat, Deputy Mayor of Subotica.

She emphasized that for Subotica, the European Film Festival in Palic is a cultural manifestation of the first rank, because thanks to this festival, the largest European moviemakers have stayed in our city for a quarter of a century. This festival gathers about 20 to 25 thousand people each year, over 200 film professionals, and 100 journalists following the film.

After the screening of the film, a cocktail was held to mark the opening of the Film Festival.

This year, we decided to open the Summer Season with something unusual and with quality, and as it turned out, the famous opera „The Barber of Seville“ was the right choice, recognized by the audience.

On Saturday, June 29th , this great opera was performed by the choir and orchestra of the Serbian National Theater, under the conductor Aleksandar Kojic. The roles were interpreted: Sasa Stulic, Nebojša Babic, Jelena Koncar, Vladimir Andric, Goran Krneta, Branislav Stankov and Verica Pejic.

The opera was performed in two equally interesting acts, and the audience’s reactions after the performance, ovation and full three minutes of applause testify to the great atmosphere on the Summer stage.

Here you can find a short retrospective from Serbian National Theater, and here you can check out our photo gallery.

After the rain and bed weather which led to the discontinuation of the performance „My grandpa is out“ which was held on June 22nd at the Summer stage in Palic, we offered the Belgrade Drama Theater, the opportunity to perform the play ones again, but unfortunately, the actors and organizers were not able to accept our offer.

Park Palic, the organizer of this event, decided that the audience should be satisfied, so we can propose three options:

• To use “My grandpa is out” tickets to attend the opera “The Barber of Seville” on June 29th , or
• To use “My grandpa is out” tickets to attend the play “The Colors of the hideaway” on August 2nd , or
• To get a refund for the purchased tickets

All those who decide to attend the opera or the play mentioned above, must submit the My grandpa is out ticket at the entrance.

All those who purchased the ticket via Ticket Vision and their sales points: Laguna bookstore, OMV Gas station, Exclusive Change 5 exchange office or online via tickets.com, can receive a refund by contacting the points of sale directly.

On the occasion of canceling the concert of the group „Legende“, which was supposed to be held on the Summer stage in Palic, organized by „Bonitas” Ltd from Subotica, the company „Park Palić“ Ltd informs the public that at the end of the May, “Bonitas” Ltd contacted the company „Park Palic“ Ltd with a request to rent the Summer stage for the purpose of holding a concert of the group „Legende“.

After that, the Lease Agreement was duly signed. On the basis of this contract, the entire organization of the concert is responsibility of „Bonitas“ Ltd, while „Park Palić“ Ltd is the landlord of the area.

Considering that they are already known by organization of the concert of the group “Riblja corba” in Subotica, there was no reason to doubt their cooperation and organization.

On June 14th, they informed the public and the „Park Palic“ Ltd that the concert will be postponed from June 15th to June 20th, but on June 19th they cancelled the whole event. They informed us that they would arrange a refund for the purchased tickets and left a phone number for more information, the one we published on our official Facebook page.

After we received the information that “Bonitas” Ltd is not answering the given phone number, we tried to contact them, and as a response we received a SMS text given below:

Facebook Announcement

During this summer, the Summer stage will be the place of many events, concerts and performances, organized not only by “Park Palic” Ltd, but also by external private agencies, contracted by performers, in which case the „Park Palić“ Ltd is just the landlord of the area.

Due to cancellation of the concert and unprofessional attitude towards the citizens who bought tickets, „Park Palic“ Ltd decided that it is forbidden for “Bonitas” Ltd to organize events of any kind in Palic in future.

„Park Palic“ Ltd will continue to monitor the situation and process of refund as “Bonitas” Ltd promised.

Although the summer is already here, traditionally, the Etnofest Festival means the beginning of the summer season in Palic. We did our best to create an interesting and creative content for all visitors this summer. In addition to a quality program in Summer stage, for all lovers of recreation, sport, nature and sun, Palic this season provides everything that is needed for quality enjoyment. Beach in Palic The beach, which is also the symbol of the summer in Palic, has welcomed this season well prepared. The beach is equipped with 4 functional showers, the sunshades have been completely replaced by new ones, and there are also 20 deck chairs at disposal. Existing sand courts will be arranged and filled with sand, and equipped with volleyball net and football goals.

 Plaza bar – An interesting summer program for all visitors. If you are a guest of the beach or the Plaza Bar, you will have a good time attending some of the following events:

• Monday – enjoying the sunset
• Tuesday – sports day, beach volleyball tournament, football on the sand
• Wednesday – open-air movies
• Thursday – cheerful 90s, cocktails, RnB party
• Friday – a break from working week, enjoying the sunset
• Saturday – daily matinees, DJ program, evening gigs
• Sunday – day gigs, family day

Sports Zone In 2018, completely renovated Sports zone in Palic was opened. Zone consist of handball/football field, basketball court and two volleyball courts, all of which are equipped with goals or nets and electricity.

the morning and early afternoon hours, the courts are free to use free of charge, while from 4 PM can be leased, at a price of 2,000 dinars for handball/football field and 1,500 dinars for basketball court per term. Volleyball courts are available to the leaseholder for free. One term lasts two hours, and the hours are as follows:

• 4-6 PM
• 6-8 PM
• 8-10 PM

Basketball 3×3 court and the outdoor gym Right next to the sports zone, there are a basketball 3×3 court and outdoor gym, which were reconstructed with the aim to expand the tourist offer and develop sports and recreational tourism in Palic. In addition to this, there are concrete ping-pong tables and a park with refurbished tables and benches, which provides space for barbecue and fun, and makes the time spent in nature even more complete and more attractive. The content above is free to use for all visitors.

The beginning of the events season in Palic starts in Jun, primarily on the Summer stage. The firs theater play – Town talk was very successful, with over 900 people in audience, who enjoyed this comedy for an hour and a half. Etnofest – the music of the world festival, has been held for 15 years in Palic. As every year, the date coincides with World Music Day, and the official duration of the festival is June 20th-23rd. Within the three-day program we expect musicians from Spain, France, Chile, Hungary and other countries. My grandpa is an out – by Belgrade Drama Theater The theater show „My grandpa is out „, will be held on June 22nd in the Summer stage. Belgrade Drama Theater cast: Boris Komnenic, Milan Cucilovic, Ljubinka Klaric and others. The play is about a family story of an average Serb family that faces a taboo topic called „homosexuality“, so the whole family is challenged to deal with the challenge of accepting the fact that this is happening in their own family.

Serbian National Theater  The choir and opera from Novi Sad’s Serbian National Theater will perform this famous opera, by the Italian opera composer Gioachino Rossini  (1792-1868). It will take place on June 29th, at the Summer stage, starting at 9 PM.

Serbian National Theater  The choir and opera from Novi Sad’s Serbian National Theater will perform this famous opera, by the Italian opera composer Gioachino Rossini  (1792-1868). It will take place on June 29th, at the Summer stage, starting at 9 PM.

For all information about ticket sales points, please e-mail us: office@park-palic.rs or contact us by phone: 024 / 602-780

On the occasion of the World Biodiversity Day, the children from PPU „Skolica“ visited the city Wastewater Treatment Plant. During the visit, the children attended the Eco-chat room, where the PR team of the project of the Biodiversity Protection of the Palic and Ludas Lakes, spoke about the importance of water, soil, air, energy, plant and animal species, as well as daily activities need to be done with the purpose to protect the environment. After a short class, they took a tour to the Purifier, where preschoolers could see the quality of water at the entrance, and its quality at the exit, and the point where it pours out into the Palic lake. The visit was realized within the activities of the „KfW“ project, in order to encourage awareness of the youngest about the importance of preserving biodiversity.

This year we have organized a great number of events that will take place at Palic, especially on the Summer Stage. There will be events such as plays, concerts, stand up performances of different genres …

June 2019

The season opening is in June, with the play „Word around town“ (June the 6th) and a concert by the group „Legende“ at the Summer Stage (June the 15th), Etnofest, the  world music festival at the Grand Terrace (June the 20th -23rd ), The Belgrade drama Theater play called „My Grandpa is out“ starring Boris Komnenic, Slobodan Boda Ninkovic or Milan Cucilovic, Ljubinka Klaric … The play will take place on June the 22nd at the Summer Stage. June ends with one event that has not taken place in Palic and Subotica for many years – the opera. The opera is performed by the Serbian National Theater and is the comic opera „The Barber of Seville“ on the 29th of June.

July 2019

Wednesday, July the 3rd, is reserved for the Lexington band concert, while on July the 6th, a very popular theater play „Scenes from Marital Life“ will be performed, starring Milos Timotijevic and Tamara Krcunovic. On July the 13th, a comic monodrama by Branko Djuric called “What has got into me?!“ will take place, starring Andjelka Prpic. The second part of July is dedicated to the European Film Festival, which will present European films as well as world blockbusters (July the 20th-26th).

In addition to the events on the Summer Stage, there will also be a Summer3p festival in July, which will take place at the Men’s Lido this year, from July the 26th  to July the 28th.

August 2019

Three plays and two concerts await us in August. The first play is „The colors of the hideaway“ starring Petar Strugar, Uros Jovcic and Djordje Stojkovic, which takes place on August the  2nd, followed by Jelena Tomasevic’s concert next weekend (on August the 10th). After the concert, another performance, one that received a great response last year – The Hotel 88 (on the  the 1st  of August).After this play, a concert by Masimo Savic will take place on  the 24th of August. At the end of August, we are expecting a comic play called „The Government Job“ (on the 30th of August).

September 2019

On the 12th of September we expect a comic stand up performance by „Djurologija“, while the Sergej Cetkovic’s concert will take place on the 14th of September, for the third time in a row.

Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the program is subject to changes that will be updated in a timely manner. You can follow all upcoming events in the Events category.

This year May Day celebration last for 5 days, from 1st to 5th of May. Besides food and beverage, and great  souvenirs and old handcrafts offer, the most interesting thing for most of the visitors is the biggest amusement park in our country, based as usual by the Men’s Lido, but as every year with some new equipment and more fun.  As in the past years, traffic will be closed and controlled in: Jozef Hegedis, Olge Penavin and Splitska aleja street, and the entry will be allowed only for vehicles whit pass posted on the windshield of the vehicle. Passes can be provided by delivering license plates of residents and workers of the hotels, restaurants and other business entities, and by delivering the names of all guests who will be staying in hotels or private accommodation facilities during the May Day celebration in Palic. Passes can be collected in Park Palic Ltd office, during work hours 7:30 AM -3:3 PM, and on 30th of April, working hours will be longer, until the evning. For more information please call: 024/602-780 You can find the official program of the manifestation here.

Service information

Working hours of the Tourist information center:   1.5. – 3.5.2019 – 8 AM – 8 PM 4.5. – 5.3.2019 – 8 AM – 6 PM Pharmacy Palic: 1.5. – 2.5.2019. – 9 AM – 5 PM 3.5.2019. – 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM 4.5.2019. – 07:30 AM – 1 PM Ambulance Palic: 1.5. – 2.5.2019. closed 3.5.2019. – 07:00 – 8:00 PM 4.5.2019. – 07:00 – 2:00 PM Дежурство Хитне помоћи 1.5. – 2.5. – 10 – 7 PM Bus schedule – line 6 1st of May – from 9 AM, departures in every 10 minutes, from Lifka/Vikend Naselje. Last departure from Vikend Naselje at 00:30 AM 2nd of May – from 9 AM, departures in every 15 minutes, from Lifka/Vikend Naselje. Last departure from Vikend Naselje at 10:15 PM

High officials and delegations of the Norwegian Norland region visited on March 19th, Subotica and Palic, discussing potential future cooperation, as well as the tourist and economic capacities of Subotica and Palic.

Hosts in front of City of Subotica, Srdjan Samardzic, member of the City Council in charge of economy and tourism, Istvan Pastor, President of the Assembly of AP Vojvodina, after visiting the Synagogue, City Hall and other sights of Subotica, went to Palic, together with CEO „Park Palic“ Ltd, Nebojsa Darabos, who presented the pearl of Vojvodina, congress center Grand terrace, and the construction site of the future Spa Center in Palic.

Приликом обиласка, Небојша Дарабош нагласио је да је Палић као туристичка дестинација дуго био занемариван, али да је тај период иза нас и да су коначно и Влада Републике Србије и Покрајина Војводине и свакако Град Суботица препознали потенцијале Палића о чему сведочи преко 200 милиона динара улагања у инфраструктурне пројекте у последње две године. Осврћући се на богату и занимљиву историју Палића, Дарабош је госте спровео кроз Велику терасу, импозантно здање које датира из 1912. године наглашавајући да ће се у будуће доста радити на потенцијалима конгресног туризма на Палићу. Председница Скупштине Норланда Соња Стин са својом делегацијом упутила се на градилиште будућег спа центра где су Небојша Дарабош и Иштван Пастор представили концепт пројекта и његове потенцијале, стављајући акценат да су у овом случају држава, покрајина и град Суботица повукли одлучујући потез и преузели улогу инвеститора у овај стратешки значајан пројекат, како би се и на тај начин показало да је Палић један од приоритета развоја туризма на нивоу Републике Србије, те да је ово само један корак у развоју овог сегмента туризма на Палићу. У наредном периоду очекују се и значајни приватни инвеститори који ће улагањем приватног капитала у смештајне и велнес капацитете подићи Палић као туристички центар високе категорије. Чланови делегације изразили су задовољство виђеним и нагласили да је у одређеним ситуацијама у њиховој земљи држава развијала дестинације на сличан начин. Соња Стин захвалила се на гостопримству сматрајући посету веома продуктивном наглашавајући да Војводина има доста сличности са покрајином из које они долазе и да ће се свакако ова посета завршити и уобличити и неким заједничким пројектима.      

The inscription Palić is a new feature of Palic. The Latin sign „Palić“ with heart were built of tin construction with details and motives of the Hungarian secession. It has adapted to the ambience and charm of Palic Lake, and now it certainly represents an unavoidable place for photography and sightseeing.

New letters with special will be used as part of the new visual identity of Palić.

Not that far away, the reconstruction of the promenade along the lake shore is going by the plan.

At the Tourism Fair in Belgrade, which was held last weekend, the company Park Palić Ltd and the Tourist Organization of the city of Subotica, organized a prize game at the stand.

Participants answered questions related to Palic and Subotica, and correct answers were the oportunity for winning great prizes. The winner were announced on Saturday, 23rd of February at our stand.

And the winners are:

1. The Zoo: Family ticket – Ivana Radjenovic
2. The Zoo: Family ticket – Dragana Breberina
3. The Zoo: Family ticket – Ivana Stefanovic
4. Wine Marathon: Registration fee for Fun race – Zora Jovanovic
5. Bates Restaurant – Lunch for two – Branislav Radosevic
6. Vila Ritz: Overnight stay for two – Momcilo Nikolovski
7. Adventure Park Furioso: Voucher for picnic (4 persons): horse riding, carriage, adrenalin park for kids and adults – Olivera Matic
8. Villa Minic: Two overnight stay for two – Dario Salic
9. Villa Larus: Romantic weekend for two – Slobodan Stepic
10. Zvonko Bogdan winery: Tour trough winery and wine tasting – Zivce Sarkocevic
11. Zvonko Bogdan winery: Tour trough winery and wine tasting – Ljiljana Pantic
12. Gat: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Emina Veljkovic
13. Gat: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Vladimir Micevic
14. Salas Djordjevic: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Marko Simic
15. Elitte Palic: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Ana Stefoski
16. Hotel Prezident: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Dragana Suluburic
17. Hotel Prezident: Overnight stay with breakfast for two –Jasna Tomic
18. Villa Majur: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Darijan Nikolic
19. Jelen salas: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Aleksandar Ivanovic
20. Jelen salas: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Dusan Dakic
21. Registration fee for Subotica’s Half-marathon 21 km – Milijana Milinkovic
22. Registration fee for Subotica’s Half-marathon 21 km – Dragan Sebez
23. Registration fee for Subotica’s Half-marathon 10 km – Slavica Pavkovic
24. Registration fee for Subotica’s Half-marathon 10km – Ivana Djordjevic
25. Registration fee for Subotica’s Half-marathon 5 km – Natasa Adamovic
26. Registration fee for Subotica’s Half-marathon 5 km – Jelena Stojnic
27. Villa Verona: Overnight stay for two – Nikola Jagodic
28. Villa Verona: Overnight stay for two – Vera Madzic
29. Hotel Patria: Overnight stay with breakfast for two – Jela Pavlovic
30. Sitnicarnica: Souvenirs of 500 RSD value – Ljiljana Maksimovic
31. Sitnicarnica: Sovenirs of 500 RSD value – Bogdan Subotic
32. Sitnicarnica: Sovenirs of 500 RSD value – Vladimir Vojinovic
33. Guest House Gurinovic: Lunch or dinner – Ljubica Kuzmanovic Knezevic
34. Tonkovic winery: Three bottles of wine
35. Tonkovic winery: tour trough winery and wine tasting – Cmiljana Miljkovic
36. Villa Nikolas: Overnight stay – Vladimir Spasojevic
37. Villa Nikolas: Overnight stay – Slavica Stosic
38. European film festival: Set of tickets for one – Bojana Nikolic
39. European film festival: Set of tickets for one – Slavisa Veselinovic
40. European film festival: Set of tickets for one – Violeta Filipovic
41. European film festival: Set of tickets for one – Miroslav Grujic
42. Best Food: Overnight stay for two – Stefan Milojevic
43. Summer3p festival: set of tickets for the festival for two – Petar Jovicic
44. Summer3p festival: set of tickets for the festival for two – Aleksandra Orljic
45. Summer3p festival: set of tickets for the festival for two – Bora Stankovic
46. Summer3p festival: set of tickets for the festival for two – Zorica Radovanovic
47. Summer3p festival: set of tickets for the festival for two – Aleksandar Ivanovic
48. Summer3p festival: set of tickets for the festival for two – Dusica Ivanovic
49. Summer3p festival: set of tickets for the festival for two – Marina Mladenov
50. The Zoo: Family ticket – Marinko Roljic

From February 21st to February 24th 2019, Palic promoted it’s tourist offer at a joint stand with the Tourist Organization of the city of Subotica, at the International Tourism Fair in Belgrade.

During the four-day presentation, many projects and manifestations were promoted. The first day was all about wine – the presentation of the Wine Marathon manifestation along with wine tasting of Tonsković and Zvonko Bogdan wineries. The second day was reserved for Subotica’s Half- marathon and Dužijanca, and the third day for Pannon Reg promotion. Also, the new 3D animation of the Aqua Park and Wellness and Spa Center was presented, whose construction began late last year.

Also, we gave our best to organize two prize games. You can see the list of winners of the first game here. The second prize game is still ongoing, and the winners will be announced on 1st of March.

In mid-February, a continuation of works began – paving the promenade and building a tourist infrastructure along the coast of Palić Lake, and several lanes within the Great Park. The project involves paving the tracks of a total length of about 1450 meters, as well as the installation of an urban street furniture (benches and bins).

The lanes that will be paved are located between the Woman’s Lido and Yachting Club, the continuation of the lane from the peninsula to the Prezident hotel, the lanes in the park at the Prezident hotel and the Tourist Information Center, as well as the smaller lanes in the Grand Park.

The project value is 55 million RSD, and the funds are provided by the Capital Investment Administration.

On Saturday, December 15th, the foundation stone was laid which simbolically opened first phase of works on the construction of the Aqua Park and the Wellnes and Spa Center in Palic, jointly financed by the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the Provincial Government and the City of Subotica.

The location of the project is the Men’s lido, in the area of 4.4 hectares, where the most modern wellness and spa center will be built on 30.000 square meters. By the plan, the Aqua park will cosist of indoor area – Spa Center with five swimming pools and accompanying contents, and the outdoor area, which besides five pools will offer visitors a place for beach volleyball, refreshments in the restaurant bar or relaxation on paved and green areas.

The laying of the foundation stone was attended by the Mayor of Subotica Bogdan Laban, the Prime Minister of Vojvodina Igor Mirovic, the President of the Assembly of Vojvodina Istvan Pastor, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications Rasim Ljajić, and the CEO of the Park Palic Ltd Nebojsa Darabos, who was entrusted with the project management construction of Aqua Park and Wellnes and Spa Center in Palic.

Investing in this project, worth one billion dinars, is one of the major investments in tourism in Serbia, whose goal is to significantly improve the infrastructure near Lake Palic, enrich the overall tourist offer and positioning Palic and Subotica among the ten tourist destinations in the country.

The project „Expansion of the contents of the thermal pools – Wellness and Spa Center“ started with the obtaining of location conditions based on the Detailed Regulation Plan for the part of the „Banja Palic“ area and the Urban Project for Expanding the Content at the Thermal Pool at Palic in Block B.12

The basis for the project development

The starting point for the development of the project is the Master Plan Palić from 2006 and the Tourism Development Program of the Palić Lake region from 2015.

By both documents the area of Men’s lido represents the area that needs to be rebuilt into facility with open and closed swimming pools and accompanying contents, which would be open to citizens and guests as well.

According to the 2006 Master Plan, Zone D – Zone of Sport and Lido, an open-air lido, an open-air thermal center, cabins, lockers, pavilions are planned.

Master plan 2006 - Zona D

In the Tourism Development Program of the Palić Lake region from 2015, the area of this project belongs to the Zone Golden Circle 2: Indoor & Outdoor water fun – pools for children (children’s pool with sprinklers, slides, rain showers and water attractions) with artificial waves, swimming pools for adults, etc.

Master plan 2015 - Zlati kurg 2

Architectural concept – Wellness center in Palic
The location of the project is on the Men’s lido, in the area of about 44,000 square meters. The floors of the building are G + Gk and it has spa-health-recreational character.

The total net area of outdoor area is about 28,500 m2 and it consists of five swimming pools:

– children’s pool,
– swimming pool for adults,
– pools with slides and
– a pool associated with a tapidarium
– existing thermal pool.

The outdoor area will contain a restaurant bar, sand volleyball area, and paved and green surfaces.

The total net surface of the facility is 3,000 m2, it is free-standing and consists of six hexagonal forms with plateaus.

The indoor area includes Spa with accompanying facilities, three large and two smaller swimming pools with a total area of 218 m2.

The Spa will be located on an area of 2,000 m2, with contents such as indoor pools, saunas, tepidarium … Ther will also be an info desk, a market, an first aid station, lockers and toilets.

The facility will also includes a gallery that is intended for offices, a restaurant and Spa facilities.

The main entrance will be from the side of Novi Sad road, where parling lot is going to be positioned: 80 lots for cars, 3 for vans and 4 for buses.

Below you can find conceptual solutions of the outer appearance of the facility, whose appearance of the facade will be the subject of further architectural elaboration.

As in previous years, Art competition is open again! Every child, willing to participate may leave their art work at Palic community office. Result announcement will be held on Sunday, December the 9th, at 9 AM, in Grand Terrace.

Park Palic Ltd participate on The 8th Business Conference SEET 2018 which was focused on indentifying new opportunities for increase in revenues from SEE tourism market, new forms of collaboration for positioning the Region as integral tourism market with special emphasis on promoting priority tourist destinations, strengthening the identity of Regional tourist routes, attracting tourists from distant emissive markets as well as stimulating inbound tourism.

During the conference, Park Palic Ltd was awarded with „Brand Leader Award“, based on market analysis and standardized criteria that include continuous growth and innovative strategies, a high degree of market recognition, influence and contribution to popularization of economic potentials by creating a competitive image of the tourism industry of the SEE region.

The second Wine Marathon was held on Saturday, the 22nd of September, starting at 11 a.m. In the Half Marathon Wine Run and the Enjoyment Run, 700 runners from 14 countries took part, running through the vineyards and refreshing themselves with the wines of the best Palic wineries. This year the marathon attracted runners from Las Vegas, Seattle, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Russia and the UK, many of whom came to Serbia for the first time, and all participants made sure that the Wine Marathon was the most fun wine-sporting event in the region.

The absolute winner of the Wine Race is Vida Medic from Belgrade, while in the men’s category the winner is Milanko Pusicic, also from Belgrade.

An interesting detail of the Wine Marathon are the costumed runners, so the three-member jury had the difficult task of choosing the best from many creative and interesting costumes. After the run, all visitors and runners continued with wine tastings and local gastronomic specialties, while Subotica’s band called  “Prepretuum Mobile”, was in charge for their entertainment. Famous sommeliers held wine workshops, and competitions were held in the park for rolling wine barrels and also the race with full glasses of wine, with many cheering and laughter.

The Wine Marathon is a unique event that combines sports, wine, gastronomy, music in a fun way and brings enjoyment to all senses, testified by photos, which are also the best invitation for next year.

In the beginning of September, reconstruction of Men’s lido was continued. Old boards are being replaced whit new ones, and more important, they will be covered with protective layer that will ensure durability of the new boards. 700 square meters are already reconstructed, so when this faze is over, there will be just half of lido left to reconstruct.