We enjoyed the evening tonight outside the Museum. Lots of kids came to listen to some fairytales and to draw fairies, dwarfs, and other magical beings. Thanx for coming!
Fairytales and workshop for kids
Traditional folk costumes of the island
Yesterday we’ve held a workshop about traditional folk costumes of the island for children in the Museum. First our curator had the introduction lecture and afterwards the kids draw what they’ve learned about the subject. The point was to raise the awareness about the cultural heritage of the island, the process of making the folk…
International Children’s Festival in Betina
This year we’ll take part of the International Children’s Festival and organize a workshop for kids here in Betina. We’ll make the Betina gajeta scale model. The workshop will be held from 26th of June till the 01st of July in the evening hours – from 19:30 – 21:00. The job is divided into phases in…
Betina Week of Folklore 2017
Starting from Monday, the 19th of June, you can enjoy the week of local customs and traditions organized by Folklore Association Zora from Betina. There is plenty to see and experience… Rich cultural heritage through local songs, dances, children’s performances, traditional skills, some favorite islanders’ dishes, theater play and a traditional promenade where a large…
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Our souvenirs have been awarded with the label of the Croatian Island Product
From the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of the Republic of Croatia we have received really good news. We have now been rewarded with the label of Croatian Island Product for our authentic souvenirs that we applied to their recent contest. This project’s goal is to encourage island producers with the aim of producing original…
We are participating in the 23rd Forum of Mediterranean Maritime Heritage
Betina Museum of Wooden Shipuilding is participating in this weekend’s Forum of Mediterranean Maritime Heritage which will be held in Museo della Marineria in Cesenatico in the organization of Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums. We are looking forward to this conference since it is an opportunity to gather new experiences and learn about other associations…
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Caulking Chisels
Image: Caulking chisels – Chisels of different blade thickness, used for caulking. All the woodwork in Betina shipyards was done manually in the first half of the 20th century. Tools were made by local blacksmithers in coordination with shipbuilders and their needs. In wood processing and construction of the ship even small works require specially designed tools….