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otok ljubezni/island of love
otok ljubezni in novo življenje
babičev mlin v Veržeju pa ni več edini. že več kot deset let mu
družbo dela na novo postavljen lesen plavajoči mlin na zelenem
Murinem otoku v ižakovcih. domačini so ga poimenovali kar
otok ljubezni in tudi ideja o novem mlinu je nastala iz ljubezni in
spoštovanja do zakladov, ki jih daje ta čarobna zelena pokrajina.
plavajoči mlin so prizadevni domačini postavili po arhivskih
načrtih zadnjega delujočega mlina v bližnji vasi gornji bistrici.
danes v mlinu meljejo žito tako, kot so to počeli nekoč. otok
ljubezni pa je postal priljubljena izletniška točka ljubiteljev
naravne in kulturne dediščine ter tiste magične privlačne sile, ki
jo nosi v sebi pokrajina ob Muri. do mlina pridemo po brvi ali se
popeljemo z brodom, ki predstavlja še en zaščitni znak sobivanja
pomurskih ljudi z reko.
Plavajoči mlini danes postajajo vedno bolj
prepoznaven simbol prizadevanj za neagresivno
poseganje v naravne procese našega življenjskega
prostora, saj nam kažejo možnosti, kako lahko
koristimo vodno energijo brez škodljivih vplivov na okolje.
in Veržej, which enjoys the protected status of valuable engineering
heritage. The mill house on the riverbank, which anchors the mill wheel
with its two boats, welcomes visitors every day of the week.
island of love and a new lease on life
however, babič’s mill in Veržej is no longer alone since a new wooden
floating mill on the Mura was erected at a lush island at ižakovci some
ten years ago. The locals have fittingly nicknamed it the island of love
as the idea about a new mill was born out of love and respect for the
treasures of this magical green countryside. enterprising locals built
the floating mill using the design of the last operating mill in the nearby
village of gornja bistrica. nowadays the mill is used to grind grain, just
like in the olden times. The island of love, however, has become a
popular destination with day-trippers fascinated by natural and cultural
heritage as well as those drawn to it by the irresistible charm of the land
along the Mura. The mill can be accessed via gangplank or by boat, which
is another example of a peaceful co-existence of the people of pomurje
and their river.
Floating mills are increasingly regarded as symbols of
man’s endeavours to work hand-in-hand with nature
without unduly interfering with the natural processes
taking place in our surroundings, as they demonstrate
how the power of water can be harnessed without
harming the environment.
Büjraški dnevi
7. 8.–9. 8. 2009
Vezi s preteklostjo dajejo
življenjsko energijo naši
identiteti. ohranjena znanja
in spretnosti naših prednikov
bogatijo našo sedanjost in
prihodnost. da spomin na
nekdanje življenje ob Muri in
na bogato narodno izročilo
ne bi nikoli zbledel, se na
otoku ljubezni ob plavajočem
mlinu vsako leto avgusta
zberejo büjraši, mlinarji,
predice, tkalke, lončarji,
pletarji, brodarji, kmetje,
ljudski godci ter pevci, da
obiskovalcem pričarajo
delček življenja preteklih dni.
festival “Büjraški dnevi”
7 – 9 august 2009
Ties to the past sustain our
identity. knowledge and skills
passed on by our ancestors
enrich our present and future.
To keep the memory of old
customs and the way of life
along the Mura alive, every
august the island of love
and the floating mill host a
festival where büjraši, millers,
spinners, weavers, potters,
wicker workers, boatmen,
farmers, fiddlers and singers
give visitors a fascinating
glimpse into a bygone era.