Šibenik – a True Friend of Children

Sibenik Cathedral, Croatia

This year, the Šibenik International Children’s Festival will be held from June 20th to July 4th. Šibenik, a city that built its first theatre hall almost 140 years ago (in 1870), has always been known as a great friend of children, and has been host to the International Children’s Festival since 1958. The festival is a multimedia cultural event, gathering a great number of children from all over the world every year. It is made up of three main activities: an annual overview of select ensembles from both Croatia and abroad, a creative and educational workshop and a symposium on artistic creativity and education in aesthetics. The visual arts program at the festival is particularly valuable. During the festival the streets of Šibenik, the oldest Croatian city with its rich history and unique architecture, will turn into a huge stage for the children’s artistic creations. Adults, however, can also enjoy the unique atmosphere of Šibenik, a city that has time and time again proven itself to be a true friend of children.