Did you know that the persimmon is also called the “golden apple”? Discover the magic of persimmons at the 23rd Persimmon Festival in Strunjan!
This event celebrates the beauty and biodiversity of the Istrian landscape, inspired by the warm colors of juicy persimmons glowing in the autumn sunsets. Spend a day full of activities, fun, and tasting of local delicacies.
At this traditional Strunjan event, you can enjoy fresh persimmons, delicious culinary creations from local fruit, and authentic Mediterranean dishes. The program includes guided tours of the Strunjan salt pans, expert workshops on growing and using persimmons, artistic exhibitions, a contest for the largest Strunjan persimmon, and a diverse cultural and entertainment program!
PROGRAMME:
FRIDAY, 13TH OF NOVEMBER
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Free exhibition of the Sea Park at the Strunjan Landscape Park visitor center in the Strunjan Salt Pans (Strunjan 152).
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Persimmon and local delicacies market
Presentation of the Salters’ Family from the Giuseppe Tartini Italian Community Association Piran.
11:00 AM
Official opening of the festival and blessing of the persimmons.
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Guided tour of the Strunjan Salt Pans (meeting point: Strunjan Landscape Park visitor center, Strunjan 152). Canceled in case of bad weather.
3:00 PM–4:30 PM
Lecture by Dr. Rade Cossutta: Linguistic and Cultural Heritage of Fishing in the Gulf of Trieste and Slovenian Istria.
4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Round table: The Strunjan Salt Pans Through Time, featuring the premiere of a short film.
05:00 PM
Competition for the largest Strunjan persimmon.
06:00 PM
Local gathering for the municipal holiday featuring the “Voci bianche” children’s choir from Brtonigla and the “Castrum Veneris” Klapa.
SATURDAY, 14TH OF NOVEMBER
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Free exhibition of the Sea Park at the Strunjan Landscape Park visitor center in the Strunjan Salt Pans (Strunjan 152).
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Guided tour of the Strunjan Salt Pans (meeting point: Strunjan Landscape Park visitor center, Strunjan 152). Canceled in case of bad weather.
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Persimmon and local delicacies market Presentation of the Salters’ Family from the Giuseppe Tartini Italian Community Association Piran.
3:00 PM
Lecture at the Krka Talaso Strunjan Hotel
“Persimmon Cultivation Technology”
KGZS Institute Nova Gorica – KSS Koper. Lecturer: Mag. Urška Klančar, fruit growing specialist.
3:45 PM
Lecture at the Krka Talaso Strunjan Hotel
“Persimmon Processing”
KGZS Institute Nova Gorica – KSS Koper. Lecturer: Mag. Urška Klančar, fruit growing specialist.
6:00 PM
Entertainment programme with the Istrski fantje ensemble.
SUNDAY, 15TH OF NOVEMBER
09:00 AM
Holy Mass (in the tent).
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Free exhibition of the Sea Park at the Strunjan Landscape Park visitor center in the Strunjan Salt Pans (Strunjan 152).
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Persimmon and local delicacies market.
12:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Accordion players gathering (10.00 EUR fee includes lunch and a certificate).
Exhibiting in the tent: Morje Lucija Kindergarten (Strunjan branch), La Coccinella Kindergarten Piran (Strunjan branch), Lucija Primary School (Strunjan branch), Elvira Vatovec Training Center Strunjan, and the painting group of the “Giuseppe Tartini” Italian Community of Piran. There will also be an exhibition of different persimmon varieties (KGZS – Zavod GO, KSS Koper).
Organizer: Tourist Association Solinar Strunjan
