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Brač islanders host guests for 40 years, even treated Beyoncé to free drinks
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Brač islanders host guests for 40 years, even treated Beyoncé to free drinks

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Residents of Supetar on the Croatian island of Brač are known for their generosity, hosting visitors for 40 years with free food and drinks.
  • The island's hospitality extends to notable figures, including singer Beyoncé and actor Charlie Sheen, who have been treated to local experiences.
  • Supetar celebrates its cultural heritage, particularly the sculptor Ivan Rendić, whose works and life are integrated into the town's tourist attractions.

On the Croatian island of Brač, the town of Supetar is renowned for its unique brand of hospitality, a tradition locals have proudly upheld for four decades. Residents have made it a custom to host visitors with open arms, offering free sardines, bread, and local wines at various summer festivals and events. This generosity is a cornerstone of their identity, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for tourists.

We are the ones who treat guests!

— Brač residentsDescribing their long-standing tradition of hosting visitors with free food and drinks at local events.

This spirit of giving has extended to international celebrities. Martina Rendić, president of the amateur theater group Bracera Supetar, recounted an instance where the town hosted American singer Beyoncé. After a performance in Milna, Rendić approached Beyoncé, invited her for a drink, and ended up singing local songs together. The singer, whom they affectionately nicknamed 'Bibi,' was treated to the island's hospitality, with locals insisting on paying the bill.

We even treated billionaire Beyoncé in Brač!

— Martina RendićRecounting the experience of hosting the singer after a performance.

Actor Charlie Sheen has also experienced Brač's charm, reportedly playing football with hotel workers on a local court. He visited with his father, Martin Sheen, and was described as a relaxed individual, while Martin Sheen was humorously noted as seeming like a native of Brač.

We did! Locals! She doesn't have to pay here in Brač, she'll pay when we come up to Los Angeles...

— Brač residentsHumorously stating they paid for Beyoncé's hospitality and she owes them a treat in Los Angeles.

Supetar also honors its rich cultural heritage, particularly the celebrated sculptor Ivan Rendić. His legacy is woven into the fabric of the town, with visitors able to tour his birthplace, visit his gallery, and see his final resting place. His sculptures, including "Allegory of the Mind" and various busts, are prominent landmarks. The town also boasts other local figures like adventurer Ranko Dragičević, who has scaled numerous world peaks, adding to the island's diverse stories.

Charlie Sheen also played football here with us, on the hotel court, with the hotel workers. And he was good. He came with his father Martin Sheen. Charlie is a relaxed guy, and his father is like he's from Brač!

— Ivan Bjažević ĐaniRecalling interactions with Charlie and Martin Sheen.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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