{"id":4983,"date":"2024-05-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderlusttstg.wpengine.com\/inspiration\/best-cultural-festivals-in-croatia\/"},"modified":"2024-06-03T11:12:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T11:12:19","slug":"best-cultural-festivals-in-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/inspiration\/best-cultural-festivals-in-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"Croatia\u2019s most spectacular cultural festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"first\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-990132\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-first\" data-placement-id=\"63374\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    <style type=\"text\/css\">.wak-acf-block.wak-acf-block-advert .wak-advert-container{display:flex;justify-content:center;width:100%}<\/style>\n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63374\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63374'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. 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Celebrations begin in mid-January and continue well into February, with a series of parades and celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>It starts with local men dressed in animal skins, the UNESCO-listed <em>zvon\u010dari<\/em>, chasing away evil spirits by clanging huge cowbells. Originally celebrated by the Hapsburgs in the 1800s \u2013 then forgotten \u2013 the carnival was revived in 1982, when three groups of masked men walked down Korzo to the bemusement of locals.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Now, hundreds of thousands of spectators line the streets to cheer a kaleidoscope of floats, masked revellers and accompanying musicians. The big event is the International Carnival Parade, which kicks off on the last Sunday of February. It takes the whole afternoon for floats to pass along the main streets and reach the canal, where partying continues well into the night.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rijecki-karneval.hr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rijeka Carnival\u2019s official website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Zagreb Festival of Lights (March)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wak-paragraph-embedded-video\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GdF8VdXolQ0?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-994263\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p>Every March, the already beautiful city of Zagreb becomes a canvas for artists who use the latest light projection technology to paint the city in light. The historical centre is illuminated with colourful and quirky images, and throughout the city you\u2019ll find breathtaking light installations and concepts.<\/p>\n<p>Because the festival is held every spring, most of those concepts evoke awakening, new life and growth. 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Easter Food Festival in Rovinj (March\/April)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-shutterstock_187449194.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Easter bread in Croatia (Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-866696\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Croatia is a deeply religious country, so Easter is already one of its biggest celebrations. No more so than in Rovinj, where they combine Easter with Croatia\u2019s other great passion \u2013 food \u2013 in a three day festival of gastronomy.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The focus is on Croatia\u2019s edible Easter delights, such as <em>pinca<\/em>, <em>fritulica<\/em> and painted eggs. Visitors get the chance to sample them for free. You\u2019ll also be encouraged to take part in the local tradition of exchanging real and chocolate eggs with one another. 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Spring Procession of Ljelje\/Kraljice, Gorjani (May)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-godisnji-queens.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The \u2018Queens\u2019 gathering for their procession in Gorjani (Croatia Tourism Board\/Ivo Bo\u010dina)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"in_content_2\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-206006\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-in_content_2\" data-placement-id=\"63377\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63377\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63377'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-279644\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Spring Procession of Ljelje\/Kraljice (Queens) was once widespread across Slavonia, Baranja and Syrmia. Girls of a marriageable age don elaborate costumes, strap a sabre to their sides and and wander through the village, stopping occasionally to sing and dance. Today, it survives only in the small village of Gorjani.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Taking place on Pentecost Sunday, the festival sees girls dress in traditional costumes, parade around the village accompanied by bagpipe (<em>gajde<\/em>) and <em>tambura<\/em> players or <em>be\u0107arac<\/em> singers. Some of the girls wear white wreaths, while others who dress as men and wear hats with flowers on them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Legend has it that the women of Gorjani dressed in men\u2019s clothing and took up sabres during an Ottoman siege, to make the soldiers think they were ghosts. It remains one of the most unique and colourful festivals in Croatia.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Kor\u010dula Sword Dance Festival (June)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-moreska.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sword dancing in Kor\u010dula (Damir Pacicdamir\/tzkorcula)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-605247\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Moreska Sword Dance is a proud tradition on the island of Kor\u010dula. Originally performed to protest again Moorish occupation, this fighting dance was once prevalent across southern Europe. Now, it can be only found on this tiny Adriatic Island, with nine local dance groups dedicated to keeping the traditional alive.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Each year in June, the groups gather from across Kor\u010dula and other islands to participate in the annual Sword Dance Festival. Participants dress in traditional costumes, parading through the streets of Kor\u010dula Town to Reconciliation Square, where they perform the dance in all its splendid glory, recounting tales of great victories over their conquerors.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Half New Year\u2019s Eve, Kor\u010dula (June)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-massquerade.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Revellers at Kor\u010dula\u2019s Half New Year\u2019s Eve celebration (Robert Mati\u0107\/Tzkorcula)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"in_content_3\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-146262\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-in_content_3\" data-placement-id=\"63378\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63378\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63378'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-652288\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>June is a busy month for the people of Kor\u010dula. As well as the annual Sword Dance Festival, they also celebrate \u2018Half New Year\u2019s Eve\u2019 on June 30, exactly half way into the new new year.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The tradition started 20 years ago and is observed with gusto. The night itself is celebrated with raucous all-night parties and much carousing. Imagine a traditional New Year\u2019s Eve, but with better weather. There is also a packed calendar of events, workshops and street performances in the week leading up to the big night.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Half of the New Year traditional summer carnival celebrates the first half of the year. The event draws in a large number of guests for the night long parties on the streets of Kor\u010dula. During the week of the celebration the organisers prepare workshops and street performances.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. International Folklore Festival, Zagreb (July)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-folklore-festival.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional church singers at the International Folklore Festival (msg.hr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-879503\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The International Folklore Festival has been held in Zagreb since 1966 and showcases the diversity of the Croatian heritage as well as that of its ethnic minorities. Backed by UNESCO, the festival is the perfect opportunity to witness the traditional and customs that continue to shape the country.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The busy program features performances on the Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square and Gradec, as well as workshops, concerts of traditional church singing and exhibitions throughout the rest of the city. The festival also includes performances from other folklore groups from around the world.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/msf.hr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Folklore Festival<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. \u0160pancirfest, Vara\u017edin (August)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"in_content_4\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-652339\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-in_content_4\" data-placement-id=\"63379\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63379\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63379'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wak-paragraph-embedded-video\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-XPy9a78ehw?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-484963\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Also known as the \u2018Stroller\u2019s Festival\u2019, \u0160pancirfest is a celebration of the age old art of street performing. Wandering musicians, magicians, stilt-walkers and jugglers are encourage to \u2018stroll\u2019 through the pretty cobbled streets, entertaining the visitors and locals who descend upon the town for summer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There is a calendar of events, workshops and concerts arranged around the festival, but the real joy comes with stumbling upon extraordinarily talented buskers who come to Vara\u017edin from all over the world to showcase their art. For a short time each year, \u0160pancirfest turns Vara\u017edin into the world capital of street music, street theatre and street art.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spancirfest.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u0160pancirfest<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Visualia Festival, Pula (September)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-pula-cranes-tz-pula.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illuminate cranes during Visualia (Tzpula)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-972539\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p>One of the most intriguing celebration in Croatia\u2019s calendar of festivals is Pula\u2019s annual Visualia festival. Using the latest 3D mapping and lighting technologies, the city hosts breathtaking installations creating a magical light display, which is a true spectacle for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>The main attraction is the Lighting Giants installation in Uljanik shipyard. A series of cranes in the city\u2019s iconic port district are illuminated as part of a light show each evening between 9pm and midnight. 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