{"id":11585,"date":"2026-08-25T14:01:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T12:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lori.hr\/?p=11585"},"modified":"2026-09-07T20:52:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T18:52:52","slug":"smoqua-2026-povratak-korijenima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lori.hr\/en\/smoqua-2026-povratak-korijenima\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoqua 2026: Back to the Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smoqua 10 is kicking off \u2013 hearts full of queer joy! :)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LORI warmly invites you to the grand 10th edition of Festival of Queer and Feminist Culture Smoqua<\/strong> , taking place from October 1st to 3rd, 2026<\/strong>, in Rijeka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick queer preview: What\u2019s in store?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dozens<\/strong> of artists<\/strong>, activists, collectives, and organizations from various countries are bringing us a vibrant programme<\/strong> \u2013 from workshops to performances \u2013 as we come together to celebrate 10 years of Smoqua in the \"City that Flows\"!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s theme, \"Back to the Roots,\"<\/strong> brings together our struggles, efforts, and shared humanity, while celebrating the collaborations, friendships, and mutual support that form the very foundation of our festival. At the same time, it reminds us that roots are not just the past or a look backward, but a source of strength for a future we genuinely believe in \u2013 one of justice, equality, and solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROGRAMME SMOQUA 2026:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, October 1st<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

15.00 \u2013 17.00 Smoqua town & Sport games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to mingle and hear what human rights and youth organizations do or simply enjoy queer sports with the Decathlon crew \u2013 see you at Smoqua town!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art-kvart Ben\u010di\u0107, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16.00 \u2013 17.00 Cottage Queer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Crochet workshop with Roberta is for everyone who wants to learn the basics of crochet or simply wants to hang out surrounded with thread, wool, warm tea and an accepting crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art-kvart Ben\u010di\u0107, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17.00 \u2013 17.30 Public action: Ben\u010di\u0107 in rainbow colours<\/strong> (\u00b9)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s queer Art-kvart with rainbow coloured handicraft made during summer gatherings of our fellow citizens devoted to crocheting and equal opportunities for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rijeka City Library, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:30 \u2013 18:00 Opening with Retrospective: 10 Years of Smoqua in Rijeka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ten years of togetherness, queer and feminist culture through an intersection of activism and art is turned into a dynamic retrospective following Smoqua throughout the years. The digital part, as well as the physical, show interesting moments and anecdotes which were a crucial part of each year\u2019s festival. The execution of the retrospective was supported by Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Rijeka City Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art-kvart Ben\u010di\u0107, Viktora cara Emina 1 \u2013 by the stream<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18.00 \u2013 19.00 Institutional Struggle of LGBTIQ+ Activism: How Do We Achieve Change?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Societal change happens with protests, campaign and community work, but also through strategic dialogue with institutions. How to recognize the right moment for collaboration and when is a more critical approach needed? How to advocate for change on a local, national or international level of LGBTI persons rights? Activists from different countries share with us how they fight for improvement in their communities and institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rijeka City Library, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY, October 2nd<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

10.30-13.30 Workshop: Career development, part I.<\/strong> (\u00b2)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first day of the workshop by K-Zone organisation experts is aimed at empowering primarily LBTIQ women and nonbinary people by strengthening key competencies needed for successful career management and management of the job market. After the programme finishes there will be opportunities for individual consultations for further career plan development. Sign up using the link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rijeka City Library, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.00-16.00 Club costume making workshop<\/strong> (\u00b9)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through an exploratory workshop, Kris and Lana cover rave, club and drag culture through everyday queer experiences. This workshop is perfect for creative relaxation and creating THE BEST going out<\/strong> getups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rijeka City Library, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17.00 -17.30 Exhibition opening: Lines of resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Members of Fierce Beez network Rina Barbari\u0107, Ivana Ge\u010dek, Korin Hunjak and Helena Jane\u010di\u0107 use illustration, design, comics and posters to explore spaces between personal and political, intimate and public. From queer narratives to socially engaged visuals, the works speak out about personal experiences, build togetherness and offer social criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rijeka City Library, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18:30 \u2013 20.00 Sex-ed pub kviz by LELO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s check our knowledge on sexuality, reproductive health and the body while hanging out and laughing. Create your team of max. 5 people, sign up on the spot and of course \u2013 come early, the number of teams is limited and the LELO prices luxurious.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kalvarija Ri Teatar, Kalvarija 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

20.00 \u2013 20.30 Film projection: The Rebellion of Lesbian Jacobins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 18th century rural Hungary, a group of Jacobins lives and practices the ideals of the French revolution: liberty, equality and sisterhood. A short, humorous film by Marie Takacs and Hungarian organization Labrisz makes fun of current topics by queering important moments of Hungarian history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kalvarija Ri Teatar, Kalvarija 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

20.30 \u2013 21.15 Performance: What colour is truth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Produced by organisation Proces, choreographer Mateo Babi\u0107 focuses on the issues of pathologizing and trying to change sexual orientation through so called \u201cconversion therapy\u201d. He opens a needed dialogue about the experiences of LGBTIQ+ persons who went through this harmful process with the basis of the performance being the body that talks rather than the language of coercion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kalvarija Ri Teatar, Kalvarija 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SATURDAY, October 3rd<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

10.30-13.00<\/strong> Workshop: Career development, part II.<\/strong> (\u00b2)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second part of the workshop on personal and professional development of LGBTIQ+ women and nonbinary persons: from inspiration to practical advice and mentoring after the workshops. Sign up using the link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rijeka City Library, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.00-16.00 (My) right to public assembly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Freedom of assembly as a human right is a protected democratic value in society. But what does that mean in practice? What are the state\u2019s obligations and what are ours? We will talk about safety and belonging with Maja Atanasova, a human rights lover and advocate for informing, awareness, and networking, coming to us from Skopje.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O.K. Gallery, Kre\u0161imirova 26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15.00-16.00 <\/strong> Talk: Empowering girls, young women and fight against human trafficking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Centre for Girls from Ni\u0161 has years of experience working with young Roma women and women from marginalized communities. Through an open discussion, we will focus on their key activities in combating human trafficking and discrimination. Find out how they systematically raise the quality of life for women who experienced violence through education, activism and direct psychological support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art-kvart Ben\u010di\u0107 in front of Rijeka City Library, Viktora cara Emina 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16.00-17.00 Exhibition opening: Our sisters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sculptural installation by Croatian artist Ivana Mr\u010dela is constructed of around twenty intertwined, soft, female bodies shown in textile in shades of pink. Each body is tattooed telling visual stories of women\u2019s history and battles \u2013 from the right to vote to contemporary feminist activism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O.K. Gallery, Kre\u0161imirova 26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Marko Todorov<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

17.00 -17.30 Performance: Milk me, Negin Rezaie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a touching and powerful performance, multidisciplinary Iranian artist with an Austrian address explores the concept of colonies as a metaphor for female body, referencing the famous quote from Christopher Columbo: \u201cThe colonies are like a woman\u2019s body and America its nipple\u201d.<\/strong> By extracting oil from west Asian countries, Negin draws a parallel between historical exploitation of colonies and contemporary exploitation of natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O.K. Gallery, Kre\u0161imirova 26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Marisel Bangola<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

21:00 \u201302.00 Queer-UP! Party: \u017dene BIH<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although it may feel like therapy, there will be no crying involved. DJ\/Vj set \u017deneBIH come from Sarajevo and Prag to make us move with different ex-YU tunes, nineties pop. Expect camp, trash, modern sevdah and nostalgia \u2013 one would call them classics. Masha and Amila know how to make audiences strut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palach, Kru\u017ena 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23.00-00.30 Drag show by Harem Girls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Known to shake up the scene across the region - hot drag collective of queens from different parts of hilly Balkan. For them drag is a mixture of art and talents. Favourites who almost made it to Eurovision - they're young, who knows what the future brings?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palach, Kru\u017ena 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2194 All festival events are free, while donations for the Queer-UP! Party are collected at the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(\u00b9) Funded by the European Union through Erasmus+ programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(\u00b2) Funded by the EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community and the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supported by:<\/strong> City of Rijeka<\/a> \/ Global Fund for Women<\/a> \/ Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice<\/a> \/ EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community<\/a> \/ Austrian Cultural Forum Zagreb<\/a> \/ Adria print<\/a> \/ Decathlon<\/a> \/ Rijeka City Library<\/a> \/ the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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