The program for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Picigin on Bačvice beach, the original Split game, protected as an intangible cultural heritage of the Republic of Croatia, will take place from September 15th to September 16th, 2023.

Event Schedule:

September 15th, 2023, Friday, 6:30 p.m. - Marko Marulić City Library

• Music video "Picigin" performed by the klapa group "Rebatajica";
• An evocative journey through a hundred years of playing Picigin on Bačvice beach, presented by Antun Stipišić, the president of the Eco Society "Picigin Bačvice," with a presentation showcasing the history and tradition of this fascinating game;
• Performance by the choir of the Cultural Artistic Society "Filip Dević";
• Promotional film "Split, the City of Sports";
• Musical performance by klapa group "Friži";
• Screening of the documentary film "Picigin on Bačvice!" by Tonko Jović, produced by the Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT).

September 16th, 2023, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - Bačvice

• A festive celebration of Picigin, where members of the "Picigin Bačvice" society and their guests will participate in playing this traditional game;
• An ecological underwater cleaning action carried out by divers from the diving club "ROSTRUM," preserving the natural beauty of this wonderful location;
• A friendly game of "small football" featuring veterans of Football Club Hajduk, Split Olympians, musicians, singers, and the Picigin players themselves;
• An exciting water polo match at Bačvice Beach;
• Performance by the HGD Biranj from Kaštel Lukšić, contributing to the festive atmosphere;
• Enchanting performance by the Splitske mažoretkinje (majorettes) group.
• Acrobatic dance showcasing skillful choreography;
• Traditional folklore and Split dance of the Folk ensemble Jedinstvo, providing insight into the richness of Split's cultural heritage;
• Performance by the female vocal ensemble "MARJANKE," captivating the audience with their voices;
• Unveiling of the commemorative plaque by the youngest Picigin players, accompanied by the song "Splite moj" performed by the klapa group "ŽRNOVNICA," the winners of this year's Omiš Festival in the category of mixed klapa groups;
• A diverse gastronomic offer prepared by Split's hospitality industry to enjoy authentic Dalmatian cuisine.

Join this special celebration and commemorate the 100 years of Picigin on Bačvice beach, a unique game that preserves the spirit of Split's tradition.

Exhibition on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the creation of the Picigin game, a protected intangible cultural asset of the Republic of Croatia (link)