Eight Festival of Queer and Feminist Culture Smoqua from October 10th to 12th invites you to seven locations in Rijeka. You’ll have the chance to quiz, mingle, and share experiences in Queer City, relax with board games at Games & Hangout, and run through the streets of Rijeka within exciting Queer Treasure Hunt.
To reduce menstrual poverty and to address hygienic waste, at #Smoqua2024 info-point we are distributing menstrual cups IntiminaIn addition to menstruation, sexuality also shouldn’t be a stigma or taboo, and in breaking down prejudices LELO is our important ally. LELO intimate accessories you can also get during Smoqua – hurry up before they're gone 😊.
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THURSDAY, October 10th
Queer-Up Korzo: Catch the Rainbow! // 15.00 – 15.30
Create a unique analogue Smoqua souvenir against the backdrop of the rainbow-wrapped Korzo. Also, you can queer-up social media with #Smoqua2024. Join us, let us handle everything and just say: Cheese!
Location: Korzo 16, in front of City Hall
Queer City // 18.30 – 20.00
Interested in human rights and youth work? What do LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers in Croatia or EU face? What does TIGV mean? Come over and chat with 10+ civil society organisations: Delta, SOS Rijeka, PaRiter, KolekTIRV, SKC Rijeka, ESN Rijeka, Rainbow Families, CMS, Proces and others. You’ll find booths waiting for you: grab a badge, find out if you can volunteer somewhere, or just exchange information on feminist and queer topics.
Location: In front of OKC Palach, Kružna 8
Games&Hangout // 20.00 – 22.00
Cool initiative from Zagreb hosts a board games evening – feel free to bring your own! With a surprise for Smoqua folks, we won’t be lacking fun. 😊
Location: In front of OKC Palach, Kružna 8
SATURDAY, October 12th
Queer Treasure Hunt // 14.00 – 17.00
Through riddles, challenges, and teamwork, we discover where LGBTIQ+ persons used to gather in the past and where Rijeka's queer culture is enriched these days. Rijeka is full of places that have provided space t LGBTIQ+ individuals - and thus queer culture – for growth, empowerment, and connection. Many of these places still exist today. Activity leader Alex Katunar has extensive experience in organizing events and is eager for us to explore Rijeka's queer past – and present - together. Teams can be made up to 5 people, and you can register your team at the info booth (Palach, Kružna ulica 8) during all three days of the festival. Don’t wait a moment— eyes are already on the spots! 😀
Location: In front of OKC Palach, Kružna 8
