Traditional Tournament 'Kocka' Canceled in Prečko Due to Noise Complaints

A beloved traditional neighborhood tournament, known as 'Kocka,' may not take place this year in Zagreb's Prečko district, sparking outrage among many residents who feel a few noise complaints are unfairly ending a cherished community event.

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How in Zapruđe, during Zapruđe Days, they have concerts until midnight. And no one complains. People socialize.

According to information shared on a local Facebook group, the tournament's cancellation is attributed to dissatisfaction and objections regarding noise levels and the event itself. This news has ignited strong reactions, with many questioning the decision to potentially eliminate an event that has fostered community, sport, and liveliness in the area for years.

One resident, who also represents property owners near the park where the tournament is held, voiced his disappointment. He highlighted that neighbors have historically been tolerant of park events and that many even supported them. He questioned whether enduring slightly more noise for a few days a year is too much to ask for an event that brings people together. He also raised concerns about the broader implications for children and families in the neighborhood, suggesting that a desire for complete quiet could lead to the disappearance of vital community activities.

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Is it really such a problem to endure a little more noise for a few days a year for Kocka, an event that has brought socializing, sport, and liveliness to our neighborhood for years?

Comparisons have been drawn to other parts of Zagreb, such as Zapruđe, where concerts reportedly continue until midnight during local festivals without significant public outcry. This has led some to question the fairness of the decision in Prečko and to suggest that the number of genuinely opposed residents might be small.

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Shame that a sports event is being canceled because of a few dissatisfied people! It's a neighborhood tradition.

In response to the potential cancellation, some residents are rallying, proposing petitions and organized efforts to ensure the 'Kocka' tournament continues. They emphasize its tradition and the positive impact it has on the neighborhood's social fabric, viewing its removal as a "great shame" and a blow to the community spirit.

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We need to insist. Organize and collect signatures for continuation.