The children's church choir "Ribari sv. Jakoba" (St James the Fishermen) from the Parish of St James the Elder the Apostle in Prelog is celebrating 30 years of activity this year. The jubilee will be marked by a solemn thanksgiving Mass to be held on Sunday, 15 November, at 11:00 in the parish church.
The choir brings together primary school pupils from Year 1 to Year 8 and regularly holds weekly rehearsals, enhancing Sunday liturgical celebrations with their singing. Over its long history, the choir has achieved significant musical successes, including the release of a recording titled "Razapeta jedra" (Torn Sails) in 2001.
Regular performances at the Zlatna harfa (Golden Harp) festival have further highlighted the choir's quality, and as part of this festival in Varaždin, the choir was awarded a St Cecilia plaque for its long-term work. The Prelog Parish will also host the Zlatna harfa of the Varaždin Diocese in 2027, further confirming the importance of the choir and the parish in the region's musical life.
The choir's musical journey has been marked by maestro Anđelko Igrec and prof. Igor Balaban, with constant support provided by the late Antun Hoblaj. The current parish priest, Rev. Dr Kristijan Kuhar, invites all former and current singers, parents and parishioners to join the celebration of this significant jubilee on Sunday at 11:00.
