The frog-catchers’ night

Residents of neighbouring villages used to refer to the residents of Lokve, a small village in Gorski kotar situated in a rather wet area full of pools (lokva being the Croatian word for a pool of water) as Frog-catchers, or indeed Frogeaters. Once upon a time young men reacted angrily to such mockery and many a bitter battle was fought over it, but with time the folk of Lokve learned to live with jokes at their account, and then went a step further by turning it into their trade mark. Now, come spring time, they organize a fiesta which celebrates not only the frogs, but also all the people of their region.

In addition to a variety of dishes the main ingredient of which are frogs, the fiesta offers what has become its claim to fame - a competition in frog leaps. Owners brings their pets and, to the huge merriment and cheering of the gathered crowd, encourage them to jump as long a distance as possible. Without a doubt, an experience difficult to forget. /Text source: Croatian National Tourist Board/

Destination: Lokve

Contact:
www.tz-lokve.hr