Source: Šibenski kanal
As part of Museum Night on Friday, January 30, the Independent Cultural Center Azimut, in collaboration with the Croatian Mountaineering Club Sv. Mihovil – Speleology Section, the Krka National Park Public Institution, and the Ruđer Bošković Institute, presents the program “Aquatic Treasures of the Karst Underground.” Registrations are also open for the youngest participants for a children’s workshop led by an expert in the field. The entire program is free of charge for all participants.
An engaging and educational program
This year’s Museum Night program at Azimut in Šibenik, consisting of a photo exhibition, film screening, lecture, and children’s workshop, is dedicated to the hidden and magnificent world of the karst underground, with water as its most important resource.
– It is intended for both children and adults, enthusiasts of the mysterious karst landscapes, as well as the wider public interested in exploring and understanding its most valuable component—water. Through engaging and educational content, the program connects the study of natural processes, heritage, and contemporary scientific knowledge, while also highlighting the sensitivity of underground water systems to pollution and climate change – state the representatives of the Kolektiv 4B association.
Take a Look Beneath the Surface
In the opening part of the program, Kolektiv 4B and NKC Azimut will present STEM promotion projects. The project “Kad odraSTEM” is intended for primary and secondary school students and develops knowledge in multimedia, audiovisual production, and artificial intelligence through hands-on work.
The project “Digital Horizons” focuses on the digitalization of the Independent Cultural Center Azimut and the introduction of modern presentation technology, which will be presented to the Šibenik public for the first time at this year’s Museum Night.
– Visitors of Museum Night are invited to look beneath the surface of familiar surroundings and to view water as a fundamental value that must be understood, preserved, and protected – the organizers emphasize.
Museum Night Program at the Bunkers (Bunari), Šibenik:
18:00 | Children’s Workshop – “Underground Waters”
Leader: Dr. Neven Cukrov, Ruđer Bošković Institute
Through hands-on activities, children explore the formation of karst and the behavior of water in different underground systems. The workshop concludes with a discussion and the creation of a small rulebook for the protection of karst waters. You don’t want your child to miss this—registration is available via email at info@azimut.art.
20:00 | Lecture – “The Wealth of Underground Waters in the Caves and Pits of Šibenik-Knin County”
Leader: Teo Barišić, Speleology Section of HPK Sv. Mihovil
An overview of the complex flows of underground waters, their connection with surface waters, and their vulnerability to pollution.
21:00 | Opening of the Photo Exhibition – “Aquatic Treasures of the Karst Underground”
Author: Croatian Mountaineering Club Sv. Mihovil – Speleology Section
An exhibition of speleological photography revealing the dramatic beauty and complexity of caves, pits, siphons, and underground rivers of the region.
21:30 | Short Film Screening – “In Search of the Dragon”
Author: Krka National Park Public Institution (Petra Kovač Konrad & Florian Launette)
An educational documentary that takes you into the heart of the karst underground of Krka National Park in search of the olm, combining science, heritage, and legend.
22:00 | Music Program
Performer: Ante Prgin
A Šibenik-based musician and mountaineer will round off the evening with a live performance.
