The
fields of Strunjan are home to the autochthonous, culinary delicious and very healthy,
but little-known Istrian artichokes. This cherished vegetable has an even
longer tradition in Slovenian Istria than kaki, as it has been known in
Strunjan since before the Republic of Venice. It grows in sunny locations,
which we have planty here. Artichokes like warmth and the month of May is it’s
season. It is purple-green in color, slightly smaller than the usual artichoke,
but much tastier, which is why it is so highly valued in the world of culinary.
As a medicinal plant, the artichoke began to be used in the 20th century, however the
list of dishes that can be prepared from this Mediterranean plant is quite long:
salads, pickled artichokes, artichokes with meat sauces, pastas, pizzas, etc.
PROGRAM
Saturday, May 18th 2024
10 am – 5 pm Market
of artichokes and homemade products
10 am – 8 pm Culinary
specialities at the Tourist Farm Giassi-Žagar, Farm Knez, Restaurant Pod trto,
Restaurant Sosič, Restaurant Strunjan, Restaurant Pinija & Beach bar and at
the snack bar Mandraček
10 am – 12 pm Art
worskhop with Italian Community Giuseppe Tartini Pirano
11 am Lecture
about the use of artichokes in cuisine, a visit to the artichoke plantantion
and artichoke tasting at the Tourist Farm Giassi-Žagar (in Slovenian language)*
Sunday, May 19th 2024
10 am – 5 pm Market
of artichokes and homemade products
10 am – 8 pm Culinary
specialities at the Tourist Farm Giassi-Žagar, Farm Knez, Restaurant Pod trto,
Restaurant Sosič, Restaurant Strunjan, Restaurant Pinija & Beach bar and at
the snack bar Mandraček
1 pm Free
guided tour of the salt pans and the Landscape Park Strunjan**
*collection point: at the Memorial to the Fallen / price: 5 EUR per person
**collection point: in front of the Mercator store / duration: 1 hour
Free parking will be available on the former football pitch (100 m from the roundabout).
The event will be cancelled in case of bad weather.
The event will take place in the Landscape park Strunjan,
which is a protected area, therefore we kindly ask all visitors to take care of the
nature.
