TRADITIONAL GAME " NA PLONKE" @ ŽRNOVNICA - HERITAGE IN STONE

TRADITIONAL GAME " NA PLONKE" @ ŽRNOVNICA - HERITAGE IN STONE

 

Location: Peta Peruna by the Žrnovnica River


Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026, from 4:00 PM

 

 

 

The Žrvanj Association is organising a full-day event “Plonke na Peti Peruna – Heritage in Stone”, dedicated to tradition, stone craftsmanship, and an almost forgotten folk game that once brought entire communities together.

 

The main part of the programme is a competition in the traditional game “na plonke” (also known as pljočkanje), an old Dalmatian stone-throwing game. Players throw flat stones from a designated distance towards a larger stone placed as a target, and the winner is the player or team whose stone lands closest to the target. Thanks to its simple rules, precision, and competitive spirit, this game was once a favourite pastime at village gatherings and community events, similar to the popular game of balote (traditional Dalmatian bowls).

 

In addition to the plonke tournament, visitors can enjoy creative stone-carving workshops, an art colony, activities for children, local food and refreshments, and a relaxed gathering by the Žrnovnica River. After the competition, the programme continues with an evening celebration accompanied by DJ music.

 

The event offers a unique opportunity to discover local traditions, enjoy the natural surroundings of the Žrnovnica River, and take part in an experience that combines heritage, creativity, and entertainment for all generations.

 

Visit Peta Peruna, discover the traditional game enjoyed by generations before us, and spend a summer afternoon by the Žrnovnica River.

 

More information available at: https://www.facebook.com/zrvanj 

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