Marija Cafuk receives Women's Creativity in Rural Life award

Marija Cafuk from Gojanac has been awarded the ‘Women's Creativity in Rural Life’ recognition for 2026. The award was decided by the Varaždin County Gender Equality Commission following 11 applications.

Cafuk has been involved in agriculture since childhood, eventually establishing her own family farm (OPG) in 2003. She produces vegetables for markets, direct sales, and local restaurants. She is also an active member of the Women's Association of the Vidovec Municipality, contributing to the preservation of traditions through cultural activities and organizing events like the ‘Vidovec Gibanik’.

The award ceremony was organized by the County Association of Agricultural Associations, Varaždin County, and the Varaždin County Tourist Board to mark the International Day of Rural Women and the International Day of Cooks. The event featured traditional culinary specialties and cultural performances by the Varaždinske Toplice Cultural and Artistic Society.