Handy tips
Say "G'day" in Croatian
The formal Croatian way of saying hello is "Dobar Dan" (Good Day) - don't forget to rrrrroll your 'r' and pronounce 'Dan' as in 'Dance' but in the way Adelaideians would say it - in proper English, without the 'ce' at the end - "Dobar Dan", not the way Victorians would say 'Daaance'.
Other casual greeting include:
"di si" - pronouced: "dis si" (where've ya been), and
"šta ima?" - pronounced: "shta ima?" (what's happening?)
NO coupons - pay as you go!
You can now buy food, drinks and merchandise at the Fešta using your own credit card, phone or smart watch - we accept payWave / Tap & Go and cash - no more coupons! Cash tills may be limited, so check on the day.
Be sun smart
Late November in Adelaide is a warm time of year and even though the event starts at 11:00am - it's a long day. So bring your sun screen, sun glasses and a hat - and drink lots of water.
When people start dancing in a large circle - join in
Croatians love to party, so singing and dancing come naturally. If you hear the mandolins or piano accordion strike up a fast paced melody and people around you spontaneously jump up, hold hands and start dancing in a circle ...join in! You don't need to know the steps, just move in the right direction.
Boulder Throw Competition technique
The technique ...throw the rock as far as you can. Don't step over the line, and try not to do a shoulder.
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