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Drašiči

Drašiči

Drašiči you, which is known as Bela Krajina wine-growing metropolis, surrounded by vineyards and steljniki. First they have been mentioned already in 1177. Drašiči boast the oldest, still functioning neighborhood hill, the "Bank" wines, in which members make when they have, and get on the loan when they run out of their own dark red wine. It is also known to be misled Drašičan can not live, if not himself planted at least one vine.

The village retains many village traditions. The most prominent as rising new moon, walk along the paths of Neighborhoods cottages, the collection must colony of painters, traditional wine competition in January, an old village custom voščenje, blessing on Peter, but something would be found.

A story about putting the new moon each year on a few days prior to installation. Boys and men must first choose a pine tree and fell and, escorted by police to ensure the safe way to bring in Drašiči, peel and let it dry. Drašički younger every year, among the highest in Slovenia, which are particularly proud of. Last April, the day setting, children and youth in the woods gleaned Lipica, which connect the bouquets and attached to the rings, in addition to the Slovenian flag on top of younger adorn the top. The tradition is that boys and men younger still put "hands on". In the afternoon, boys and men gathered from across the local community and taking command Drašiči Tone Kostelca worked on the "scissors" and "spear" and at every "horuk" younger, lifting up on the sky. Lifting takes a few hours and ends with a joint association, so this is always a feast for all of you.

Hike along trails Neighborhoods cottage is a custom that we ga members Neighborhoods cottages introduced in 1999. Hikers gather at the start of the cottage in the neighborhood Drašiči, then flags flagship neighborhood outposts to keep the post, among the vineyards and through the woods. Hikers also in the neighborhood cottage in Nemaniču, Prusu among vineyards KZ Metlika, at St.. Anna, in Mavretiču, Vidošičkem zdencu Dolac and enjoy fresh air and socialize with each other and each having a glass of wine from wine, to which the housewife also offer local specialties.

Among them, of course, stands out the most Belokranjska cake. The hike takes a few hours (not because it was such a long route - must be approximately 10 km), but because it has always catered to the cultural program, which usually leads ga-known Slovenian comedian Tony Gašperič. Between Hikers refresh with one of the three meals offered at the lookout point St. Anne in Vidošičih, food is not lacking at the end of the march, which was last year with us in Dolski where the fun continues into the night. Early in the march are known to be a "knock-in", because each one eats and drinks as you can and can do. Is has not yet happened that someone did not make it to the finish.

Bela Krajina

Bela Krajina

Bela Krajina is a small but friendly sunny little land in the southeast of Slovenia. It boasts a rich cultural heritage. Many amateur societies preserve folk dances, songs, traditions, rituals and handicraft. With Bela pisanico drsanko or without words tell the girl that you do not care if flirting with the second, with embroidered tablecloths and enter in your home a touch of familiarity and history. Bela You will be entering their paradise on Gorjanci taken with or povitico cake and a glass of wine, which is here čislano most distinguished and respected as a man of the village.

Slovenia

Slovenia

Small but diverse country with two thousand hours of sunshine annually. Here you will find snow-covered mountains, dark blue lakes, drench waterfalls, mysterious caves with stalactites fairytale imagery, silent forests, clean rivers full of fish, the rocks butajoče Adriatic Sea and the friendly, industrious and hospitable people.

Viticulture has a long tradition here, which reaches to the Roman Empire. Slovenian wine will charm you with shades of colors, the richness of aroma and flavor. It is best to come to our country, which lies on the southern slopes of the Alps, and make sure their own senses.

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