ZAGREB, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Celebrations were held in the capital and across Croatia on Thursday to mark International Labor Day.
In Zagreb, the largest gathering took place in the central Maksimir Park, where as many as 45,000 servings of beans and 30,000 portions of strudel were distributed. Musical performances and entertainment activities were also held in the park to commemorate the annual occasion.
In Split, Croatia's second-largest city, 5,000 portions of beans were served in Krka National Park, which welcomed a large number of visitors with free admission for the day. Various entertainment programs were also held throughout the park.
In Rijeka, the country's third-largest city, 400 carnations and 3,000 servings of beans were distributed to local residents.
Celebrations took place in other parts of the country as well. In Bjelovar, a city in northern Croatia, a record-breaking 1,500 motorcyclists from Croatia and neighboring countries gathered and paraded through the city in a unique celebration of International Labor Day. ■
