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Đakovački Vezovi (Đakovo Embroidery) is the annual folklore festival of the regions of Slavonia and Baranja (beginning of July), presenting traditional folk costumes, folklore dancing and singing groups and
custumes. The festival takes place in the town of Đakovo, near the city of Osijek in the northeast region of Croatia in front of the Cathedral of St. Peter (Sv Petar). Photos by Branimir Kvartuč, Los Angeles / Dubrovnik. Many thanks to Mr. Kvartuč for permission to publish his beautiful photos for the readers of the CROWN. For more photos, see his photos at
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Dancing in front of the Đakovo Cathedral
The city of Đakovo is very old, existing from 1239, when it was a seat of the bishopric.
Children are beautifuly decorated as well
A grandmother with Croatian elixir in čokanjčić. Look carefuly at her costume.
Singing in Đakovo, like at home...
Croatian Horses in Đakovo
The
Đakovo Stud is among the oldest in Europe, existing for
500 years Croatian Kolo Dance - Round Dounce
Wholehearted singing, regardless to the age
Formated for CROWN by prof.dr. Darko Žubrinić
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