Tisa’s Flower – where nature meets love

          Tisa Flower always fascinates people beauty of form and color , as well as the ritual of love dance. Blooming  is more than the feeling of a natural phenomenon that can only be experienced river Tisa in such intense shape . Unless  suitable hydrological and climatic conditions , and you are in right place at the Tisa

( 150.rkm ) , in mid-June you can enjoy the love play these wonderful creatures . Almost 18 hours the river kept his secret , and then begins one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in Vojvodina and world .There next hour above the surface of the river flying insects millions of yellow with gray wings , amazed fervor of love. Experience complements the sound of their silky wings and the sinking sun glare on the water mirror. Like be aware that, to this day, dusk brings the end of their lives , rushing to meet its obligation to maintain the species : create new generations.

In only a few hours , you can attend the essence of imagination of nature shaped into a gentle setting of this lovely creature . Sun covers  their concerns and their energy accumulated during the three years of living in the dark trough the river. Exhausted  beauty  creatures slowly turn their small bodies tell that created them : but the beauty of the evening remains forever in the memory of people who were lucky enough to attend this happening. Feeling  can be measured by the beauty of a rainbow or Niagara Falls , or the feeling of first love .

          Orange beaks of gulls voraciously , quickly and forcefully plunged in a quiet area Tisa leaving circular waves as the only witnesses. After a few waft the clouds , returning again and descend to the surface of wonderment Tisa’s. Totally awakened , unhappily get up wooden rocking boat trying to quick stand up. Too late! You are completely surrounded. You can’t see the sun. Hundreds and  thousand playful  winged horses fly  in front of  your eyes.  Palingenia longicauda ( Ephemeroptera ) in the form of larvae spends about three years in the clay mud of the river Tisa , forming colonies in miniature , making tunnels millimeters below the river bottom. Appearance  aquatic insects is individually synchronized coming in huge numbers , creating a sudden change in the height of summer dance spectacle over the river . Nobody knows  when in June the larvae begin to wake up and how long (depending on the outside temperature, water purity , moon phase , water velocity , water level , water temperature ), but we know where it will happened . Larvae leave the mud of the river Tisa in Kanjiza and parts of the Tisa in Hungary . Appearance of  larvae on the surface of the river birds for first , many larvae that managed to avoid the fish in river deep end in the beaks of hungry story before the sleeve openings and insect days .They fly  to see the light is always blue skies ( if the sky is overcast, gray are never out of the surface of the Tisza ), but rapidly approaching the coast , where the leaves of the trees , boats , pontoons , the country , the people who watch their game , again changing the jacket and quickly go in search for a female .When reach a sufficient number of insects in flight your ear can hear the symphony caused by blinking million silky wings. Incredible! Their bustle speaks to something else strange is going on , as if they knew that this day would never happen again , that will only live three hours. A few dances  on the surface of the Tisa River leads to rapid death blue wing males , responsible female released eggs are never in a place where she leave jacket ( water would have taken eggs downstream where perhaps at the bottom of the river there are no conditions for the creation of the colony of larvae ) it expresses determination to meet life cycle , continues to let a few kilometers upstream to drop 6000-7000 eggs above the water surface and only then died. While eggs slowly sink into the depths of the river Tisa water flow around them refers to the place where their several hours of life and parents waited in the mud for three years. According to  found fossil remains , aquatic insect Palingenia longicauda lives on earth about 350 million years. In  Europe day life can be seen only the Tisa River , from all other European rivers it disappeared.

          Kanjiza and its tourism organizations every year in June organized event dedicated to the natural phenomenon.  The event was called Blooming of the Tisa. Tisa ''color'' and “flower” in mid-June, a'' blooming'' which always happens at night is 15 days. Then on the surface of the Tisa at work with clay basin appear larvae males, from which in a few seconds hatched insects. A little later the larvae emerge and females, and then begins a massive "wedding flight", after which the males die soon. Tourists with a variety of boats, kayaks, canoes or from the shore follow the butterflies love the game, enjoy the beauty of form and color, when the surface of the water appears a multitude of yellow insects.

At the exit from Kanjiza to Horgos, there are located walking trails "Tisa flower", from which the event can be viewed. On the banks of the Tisa River are decorated Strand, playground and children's pool, sports courts for volleyball and foot tennis volleyball, picnic and camping "Tisa’s flower" and a wharf with tourist information point for nautical tourism on the river border crossing between Serbia and Hungary. And while enjoying the irresistible game lovers insects, you can relax in the other charms that will help the locals are proud to recommend. You can enjoy the spa and the content of that it offers, and also treat yourself to a memorable vacation in a developed rural tourism. Getting the tourist offer of villages of Kanjiža brings exceptional experience the rich diversity of the multicultural environment. You may be familiar with the Hungarian tradition Totovo Village, legacy of Velebit’s immigrants, the history of rural life in Mali pijac, taste the best homemade brandy and homemade cheeses from cow's and goat's milk, participate in the preparation gastronomic  specialties. If you want to discover the magic of the unique combination of Serbian and Hungarian culinary heritage can try delicacies in Kanjiski restaurants. If you long for an authentic taste of the old times you can visit the villages, where you will have the opportunity not only to taste the unique cuisine of Vojvodina in the north of Backa, but also to partake in their preparation. Kanjiza is located in the cultural flow between Seged - Subotica - Subotica, where for centuries to preserve and cherish Serbian and Hungarian cultural, historical and folkloric heritage. Also, lovers of art and culture are available, and other cultural institutions that transcend local character, and one of them is the Regional Creative Atelier.  Touristic organization of Kanjiza calls every a true lover of the beauty of nature to choose visit date and visit Kanjiza,  during the Blooming of Tisa River. Friendly people will welcome you, preserved nature , palette of pastel colors in the fields , water winged horses , sleeping , meandering Tisa full of  various fish , juice called pie cherries , Pannonian cuisine , pheasants and deer , mineral water. Friendly hosts tend to say if your search for the ideal life will be completed in Kanjiza .

          At the same time of year, mid-June, downstream Tisa, in Novi Becej held a similar event dedicated to the graceful insect. Her inspiration is love, and also its message to visitors. The event changes its name every year, because its name is usually represented by its motto of this year. In this way, the last few years it changed  the names as  "boat on the Tisa", "Tisa - River of Love". The last of them was “When Tisa flower ". For residents  of Novi Becej Tisa means more than anything. On a beautifully decorated bank of the Tisa, two days to gather fans of romance and rare natural phenomenon. They have several carriages which can trot sail along the coast and visit Novi Becej cultural and historical monuments. Dozens of boats were Novi Becej and their guests drove by Tisa from wanting to see it more closely, "Tisa blooming", a unique natural phenomenon in the Tisa River. The most romantic weekend in June with daily events on the river and ride on boats Tisa’s fishermen in the early evening reaches its peak.

Fantastic light fiery performance awaits those who attend the event then Tisa river of love. Besides the already traditional lowering of burning candles in Tisa, there were also fire jugglers who are coming from the other side Tisa. Drummer in boats sounds are amplified light-fire effects to the river. The most moment occurs  when  in the middle of the river ignite the heart of the fire, the scene lures visitors sighs. In the evening off the coast of Tisa thousands of people each year hold onto their "wish spark". Legend has it that only in the days of "blooming  Tisa" love desires fulfilled. So that the few thousand burning candles, which were launched by Tisa fulfillment of a wish, probably delight all those who were hoping they played down the river. As in Kanjiša, and in Novi Becej you would have the opportunity to enjoy the many natural beauties of the area as well as in cultural and historical monuments and museums. Residents of becej would certainly make your natural reserve Stro kopovo, and the remains of an old Benedictine basilica Araca, the old fortress town of Galad, or in a museum which is more in the city. What makes Novi Becej known in Vojvodina is certainly a quality fish soup. If you are visiting New Becej, do not miss to try the specialty, as well as premium wines or strudel for which this region is also famous.

          Senta is also a place which hosts event dedicated Tisa Flower. The program is similar to Kanjiza and Novi Becej, and Senta’s visitors  have opportunity, except that in the game of insects, to enjoy the beauty of this area. Senta’s  residents are particularly proud of the battle that took place near their town 1697, will be happy to talk about it or refer visitors to the monuments of her speeches. In addition to this, the city has a large number of other cultural and sacred sites and museums which are worth visiting. If you are more of a nature lover, then you can enjoy the parks, and one of them is particularly important and is called the National Garden.

          Special feature of this region give the people who live there. Valley of the Tisa River is, populated mostly by Hungarians, also with Serbs  in a significant number, and to a lesser percentage with Roma and other ethnic groups. Mixed environment has created a high degree of unity and colors in every respect. This region will provide you an unforgettable time in both the natural beauty of the area, as well as the colors of the Hungarian folk costumes, fiery melody of Chardas, sounds of the tamburica instrument  that will not leave you indifferent. With all this special supplement seems to enjoy the culinary delicacies and culinary arts, as the Hungarian and Serbian cuisine. The population of this region  rightly perceived  Tisa as special richness, because here nature all its magic turn into reality.