#croatian culture
The Lijerica: A Guide to Dalmatia's Three-Stringed Fiddle
Discover the lijerica, a pear-shaped bowed instrument at the heart of traditional music and dance along Croatia's southern coast.
The Gajeta: A Guide to Croatia's Traditional Wooden Sailing Boat
Discover the gajeta, a graceful wooden boat that has sailed the Croatian Adriatic for centuries. Learn about its history, design, and where you can still see these vessels today.
Croatian Public Holidays and Bridge Days: A Practical Guide
When are Croatian public holidays, and why do some weekends turn into long weekends? Here's what you need to know about bridge days, shop closures and planning around them.
Croatian Superstitions: Everyday Beliefs and How to Navigate Them
From the evil eye to whistling indoors, Croatia is rich in folk beliefs. Here's what they mean and how to avoid accidentally inviting bad luck.
A Guest's Guide to Croatian Weddings: Traditions and Etiquette
From the barjaktar leading the procession to the lively kolo dance, here’s what to expect when you’re invited to a wedding in Croatia.
Celebrating Name Days in Croatia: A Guide to Imendani
In Croatia, name days often matter more than birthdays. Learn how to celebrate imendani with confidence and respect for local traditions.
A Practical Guide to Croatian Coffee Culture and the Art of the Slow Kava
Coffee in Croatia is as much about time as it is about the drink. Here is how to order, what to expect, and how to settle into the local rhythm of the long kava.
Lace, Bells and Masks: A Guide to Croatia's Living Traditions on UNESCO's List
From Pag lace to the bell-ringing Halubajski Zvončari, Croatia's UNESCO-recognised traditions are still practised today. Here is how to understand and experience them.