{"id":2656,"date":"2022-10-18T13:07:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T11:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lori.hr\/?p=2656"},"modified":"2023-10-01T14:57:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T12:57:42","slug":"i-nakon-smoque-smoqua-sila-genijalne-energije-i-nezaboravnih-uspomena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lori.hr\/en\/i-nakon-smoque-smoqua-sila-genijalne-energije-i-nezaboravnih-uspomena\/","title":{"rendered":"Even after Smoqua \u2013 Smoqua: a force of wonderful energy and unforgettable memories"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is clear that processing all the impressions and emotions that the sixth Smoqua<\/a> brough will take quite some time. So much happened during these three days of hanging out and exchanging ideas and experiences \u2013 it was a combination of wonderful energy, lovely people, spontaneity and \u2013 sun! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside more than 30 artists and activists, 18 events, guests from various parts of Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia (and beyond), our hearts are filled with happiness, pride and gratitude. To see you all in a good vibe, smiling to one another, dancing, holding the door for each other, encouraging each other \u2013 that is priceless. Thank you all, Smoqua is love and unity \u2013 Smoqua is you!<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, Smoqua could not be so great without the support and hearts of everyone involved, so first and foremost we want to thank our partners, <\/strong>PaRiter<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>A huge thank you to our devoted volunteers<\/strong> : thank you for your contribution, time and heartiness. It is a pleasure to organise a festival with you. <\/strong>Another thank you from the heart to all programme participants for your involvement, openness and selflessly sharing your knowledge with us all. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need to express gratitude to RiRock: the crew really pulled through when needed, Art-kino and Cukarikafe for hosting us, Tifan for all the delicious and wonderful vegan lunches and DeltaLab for quick and easy arrangements. Without all of you the programme would not have been this rich. We are especially happy to be able to thank Austrian Cultural Forum Zagreb\u00a0<\/a> who were true allies since we started creating this year\u2019s programme. OPG Davor Tudor offered us their tasty wines at the opening and Adria print<\/a> printshop has been would always give us some extra posters and pamphlets since 2017. Croatian railways<\/a> again this year approved discount so Smoqua could be even more accessible. Rainbow flags proudly hung once again alongside Korzo and on the City hall because the City of Rijeka stands for all of it's citizens and supports Smoqua.<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you INTIMINA<\/a> and LELO\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0for phenomenal gifts, educating us about menstruation, reproductive health, a fun game and sex toys. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And of course, the creative force of queer youth impacted this year\u2019s Smoqua as well: LORI Youth group as a great driving force with many wonderful ideas (such as the promo video for Smoqua! :D) and all the little details that go straight to the heart \u2013 handmade table decorations, 'conversation menus' for speed-dating, closing the festival with a dance under the rainbow flag... The crew also organised two events: World Cafe: Queer Youth for You(th) and Quicky \u2013 queer speed dating\u00a0<\/a>marking ErasmusDays and the European Year of Youth. Both events were packed and marked by a great atmosphere. Many people approached us and said: ' This youth of yours are wonderful, lovely people, just great, almost to cry for!'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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