A unique caravan of vintage Peugeot 404’s will head out from Croatia in mid August with only one goal on its itinerary - the parade of several of these vintage vehicles, led by a Harley Davidson, will take a total of 10,000 red roses and one white rose that are to be handed out during the ten-day journey, the last red rose to be presented under the Eiffel Tower. Only the white rose that will make the journey will not be handed to anyone as it is to make the trip back to Croatia.
The idea for this caravan was conceived by Sime Pelajic, a caterer from Vodice, a well-known tourist destination in Sibenik-Knin County. A great fan of vintage vehicles he has gathered a group of like-minded people and the members of the Ethno Vodice association with whom he will on August 15th head out for the trip from Vodice via Zadar, Ancona, Genoa, San Remo, Monaco, Nice, Saint Tropez to Paris where a number of other interesting events will be held, all with the aim of promoting Croatian tourism.
This unique caravan - called 10001 Roses For Paris - will make the ten-day journey. The participants who will be driving the 30 year old Peugeot 404’s, led by a Harley Davidson with its original red rose on the gas tank, will carry 10,001 roses and a great love for Croatia, something they will do their best to pass on to the many people they will meet on this fascinating journey.
Upon the arrival in Paris, the caravan participants will meet Croatian diplomatic representatives in Paris and an exhibition of paintings by Sime Pelajic himself will be presented at the premises of the Croatian National Tourist Board representative office.
The goal of this project is to promote Croatian tourism and showcase Croatia’s values, people and beauty in a different, unique way.
source: Croatian National Tourist Board at www.croatia.hr
Resources
- Directory: Vodice
- City of Vodice Tourist Board