ZAGREB, 18 Aug 2021 - The 46th edition of the traditional three-day Prstenac tournament will start in the Istrian town of Barban on Friday evening with the flag-raising ceremony, organizers announced on Tuesday.
This year, the event will be held in line with the COVID-19 epidemiological measures.
Spectators will be able to attend the event after presenting the COVID-19 certificate confirming that they have recovered from the coronavirus or that they have tested negative for the virus.
The final race will be held on Sunday afternoon with 16 horsemen participating.
First mentioned in 1696 and revived by the town of Barban in 1976, the Prstenac Race is held every year on the third weekend in August. The race features horsemen dressed in Istrian folk costumes, and they must cross a 150-meter track on horseback in 12 seconds and hit the "prstenac" iron ring with a spear.
This tournament has become a must-see cultural event, attracting several thousand visitors each summer.
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