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Korčula Sword Dance Festival – Žrnovo
September 1, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
About the Festival:
The tradition of this festival was started in 1997 aith the goal of showcasing all the sword dance groups of Korčula Island. Its primary goal was to perserve the island’s unique traditional and historical heritage of sword dancing. The festival was held annually from 1997 to 2004, paused for a decade, and restarted by the Korčula Tourist Board to include all eight sword dance groups on the island.
Sword Dance Groups showcased at this years Festival:
- Croatian Music Society St. Cecily, Korčula
- KPD Bratska sloga, Žrnovo
- VU Kumpanjija, Čara
- VU Kumpanija, Smokvica
- HD Kumpanija, Vela Luka
- Sinjska alka, Sinj
Don’t miss this chance to witness the performances of these sword dances!
Need transportation to the venue? Contact us at info@korculago.eu and we’ll help you arrange a taxi!