Characterized by white linen costumes with intricate embroidery and the sounds of the Tamburica (a traditional string instrument).
Influenced by Mediterranean culture, often featuring klapa (a cappella) singing and lighter, more fluid dance styles. croatfolk_Edit.mov
Threads of History: Exploring Croatia’s Regional Costumes and Rhythms. croatfolk_Edit.mov
For a more comprehensive look at these traditions, you can explore the project on Google Arts & Culture. Croatia: Hearts & Crafts - Google Arts & Culture croatfolk_Edit.mov
Echoes of the Adriatic: A Visual Journey Through Croatian Folk.
Modern "folk" projects often bridge the gap between historical roots and contemporary life, showing how young people continue to perform these dances at weddings and village festivals. Sample Headlines for croatfolk_Edit.mov