STORY: Zagreb market in festive mood for Christmas
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:50
LOCATION: Zagreb
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Zagreb Christmas Market
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELIKE KARAGOZ, Turkish tourist
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARIA VOLKOVA, Ukrainian tourist
4. various of Zagreb Christmas Market
5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): ANDJELA KULADINOVIC, Tourist from Bosnia and Herzegovina

STORYLINE:

The Zagreb Christmas Market in the Croatian capital has firmly established itself as a must-visit festive hotspot during the Christmas season. 

The European Best Destinations portal has recently crowned it the best Christmas market in Europe. 

The market is not only a place to enjoy sparkling lights, ice skating, and a rich gastronomic offer, but also a window into the vibrant Croatian culture and tradition. 

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELIKE KARAGOZ, Turkish tourist
"It is so joyful, so engaging, and we are very happy to be here."

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARIA VOLKOVA, Ukrainian tourist
"I was watching TikTok probably. There are a lot of videos about the Zagreb market and I have heard a lot of wonderful stories about this place and how wonderful Christmas is here. That is why I came."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): ANDJELA KULADINOVIC, Tourist from Bosnia and Herzegovina
"I am here as a tourist and I like it a lot. It is beautiful and there are different things to see."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zagreb.
(XHTV)