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The sword dance Moreška has been passed for centuries from generation to generation and has become an inevitable part of cultural and tourist entertainment of the town of Korčula in the summer period. Along with Moreška on the List of Protected Cultural Items of the Republic of Croatia, there is the Kumpanija chain battle dance with swords, which is performed …
Korčula island is famous for its viniculture and viticulture traditions, especially in the villages of Čara and Smokvica, known for Pošip white wine, and Lumbarda known for Grk white wine. During July and August, the Town of Korčula as well as the places of Čara, Smokvica and Blato will host wine evenings. The events gather the island winemakers presenting the …
Korčula island is famous for its viniculture and viticulture traditions, especially in the villages of Čara and Smokvica, known for Pošip white wine, and Lumbarda known for Grk white wine. During July and August, the Town of Korčula as well as the places of Čara, Smokvica and Blato will host wine evenings. The events gather the island winemakers presenting the …
Korčula island is famous for its viniculture and viticulture traditions, especially in the villages of Čara and Smokvica, known for Pošip white wine, and Lumbarda known for Grk white wine. During July and August, the Town of Korčula as well as the places of Čara, Smokvica and Blato will host wine evenings. The events gather the island winemakers presenting the …
The Korčula Island sword dances of Moreška, Moštra and Kumpanija are protected as intangible cultural heritage of the Republic of Croatia and a unique island tradition. These attractive dances represent a battle between the local army and the conqueror. Moreška is a mock battle between two kings (the black and the white one) and their armies for the love of …
During Holy week in Korčula, the three brotherhoods colourfully process through the town, with impressive costumes and religious regalia. There are three brotherhoods in the Town of Korčula: Brotherhood of All Saints, founded in 1301, the St. Rocco brotherhood, founded in 1575 and the brotherhood of St. Michael, founded in 1603. The churches and halls of the brotherhoods hold exhibits …
