EU Advent / Sustainability & humanity

AN ADVENT WITH A HEART

reusable cups · less waste · charity cook-off

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE NOT JUST FUN – THEY’RE ALSO CARE

This year EU Advent is taking a step further – because the holidays are not just about good fun, but also about caring for the city, the people and the shared space.

We are introducing reusable cups to reduce waste and keep the festive atmosphere without mountains of single-use plastic. The square stays clean, and you get a souvenir you can take home.

Three Advent Thursdays and one Tuesday get a special, charitable note through the cooking show “Stars are cooking” – well-known chefs, influencers and public figures prepare festive dishes, and all proceeds from these meals are donated to the association Budi dobro, which supports people living with cancer and their families.

This is an Advent that has a heart – not just a good line-up.

ECO PRACTICES AT EU ADVENT

REUSABLE CUPS

Instead of single-use plastic, we use a system of returnable cups. You pay a small deposit, use your cup all evening, then either return it or keep it as a souvenir.

LESS WASTE

Food & drink vendors are encouraged to reduce single-use packaging, separate waste and use more sustainable materials whenever possible.

RESPONSIBLE IN THE CITY CENTRE

EU Advent shows that even the liveliest Advent location can be tidy, quick to clean and friendly to the people who live and work here.

SMALL STEPS, BIG DIFFERENCE

Every returned cup, every piece of sorted waste and every responsible choice makes the city a better place for all of us.

STARS ARE COOKING – CHARITY SHOW

Three Advent Thursdays and one Tuesday are reserved for Diners Club charity cooking duels. Well-known chefs, influencers and public figures enter a cooking battle – and the audience is the one that tastes, votes and helps.

All proceeds from these dishes are donated to the association Budi dobro, which supports people living with cancer and their families.

8 EUR = 2 PORTIONS

With one ticket you get one dish from each team and your vote decides who wins the culinary duel of the evening.

Host: Sanja Doležal  |  Time: 18:00 – 20:00

  • 1st duel – Thursday
    Vedran Bošković VS Goran Stanisavljević
    modern classics VS old school
    Guests: Antonija Jagodić & Arijeta Gashi
  • 2nd duel – Thursday
    Mauro Renje VS Petar Tucman
    veggie holiday specials
    Guests: Paula Šik & Igor Jadan
  • 3rd duel – Thursday
    Duje Smajo VS Kristijan Godinić
    steamed buns, pork knuckle and comfort food
    Guests: Ismael “Iso” & Mario Mandarić
  • 4th duel – Tuesday
    Ivan Vrbanec VS Matija Sušec
    festive bites, arancini and small snacks
    Guests: Lara Vukušić & Marko Petrić

Through flavours, aromas and good energy, “Stars are cooking” brings together great food and real help for those who need it most.

PARTNERS, ASSOCIATIONS & GOOD DEEDS

EU Advent is open to collaborations with associations, initiatives and partners who want to support charity and eco projects.

If you represent an NGO, foundation, educational project or brand that wants to support sustainability, health or social programmes – get in touch.

Together we can design special actions, educational content, workshops or campaigns that will bring something more than just fun to Advent.

Contact us about collaboration

HOW CAN YOU BE PART OF THE STORY?

Even the smallest actions mean a lot:

– return your reusable cup or keep it as a souvenir
– put your waste in the right bin
– support the “Stars are cooking” charity duels
– be kind to the space, the people and the crew making all of this happen

That’s how you create an Advent with soul, style and heart.

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