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On Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 PM, in front of the Church of St. Blaise, visitors will have the opportunity to experience a performance by the Chivalric Association Kumpanjija from Smokvica on the island of Korčula. This centuries-old tradition originates from a time when the Kumpanjija acted as a local defense unit. Today, it is performed as a striking sword …
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 …
