In the beginning of January of next year, Zagreb will again be host to the best skiers in the world who will be participating in the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup “VIP Snow Queen Trophy”. Zagreb will also be one of seven Croatian cities that will host the World Handball Championship.

In order to promote table culture, the 3rd International Festival of Wine and Culinary Art was organized at The Regent Esplanade Zagreb Hotel. Wine aficionados were able to sample 800 types of wine and even try archive wines over 50 years old.

The musical group, Gotan Project, will perform a multimedia concert on December 8th in Tvornica Kulture. This is part of their exclusive European tour that includes a total of 13 cities.

By building an image of serious street musicians who live with their music and city every day, the Kraljevi Ulice won the hearts of their fellow citizens long ago. Throughout their 20 year-long careers playing on the streets, they have successfully saved from oblivion the many forgotten songs of old Zagreb and evergreens composed a long time ago.

Famous for their kremšnita /custard cake/ and expertise in preparing different delicious tidbits, the restaurateurs of Samobor have many surprises in store for their guests during the carnival season when their usual offers will include the traditional food with a modern twist.

The organ in Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, the second largest in Croatia after the one in the Zagreb Cathedral, has been restored to its original glory. Famous Croatian musicians will perform on it during the Organ Maestro concert in January.

Aside from different events and attractions that are offered in Zagreb as a tourist destination, now it is also the right choice for shopaholics, who will find a handful of reasons to shop during the month of gift giving.

Members of the Management Board of the Japanese Association of Travel Agents are scheduled to visit Croatia between 5th and 12th November. They will hold their meeting in Zagreb, and besides the Croatian capital, they will also visit Plitvice, Opatija, Split and Dubrovnik.