NIGHT PARADE OF BOATS

In summer, the people of Rovinj showcase their ancestral traditions through themed events. In days gone by, fishermen used to set out to sea in their batanas, boats whose reputation has spread around the world. They would set off at dawn, returning in the evening to feed their families with the day's catch. Today, this ancient way of life is celebrated, as is the boat's ingenious construction. Its launch in the early evening attracts a large crowd to the port.