Island of Korčula

The sword dance Moreška has been passed for centuries from generation to generation and has become an inevitable part of cultural and tourist entertainment of the town of Korčula in the summer period. Along with Moreška on the List of Protected Cultural Items of the Republic of Croatia, there is the Kumpanija chain battle dance with swords, which is performed in Pupnat, Čara, Smokvica, Blato and Vela Luka, together with Moštra in Žrnovo, on the island of Korcula. The oldest record of Moreška dates to 1666 and the Kumpanija Law of Žrnovo dates to 1620.

When: Aug 6 – Oct 6, 2023 Where: Gradski park, Obala korčulanskih brodograditelja, 20260 Korčula (map) Description: Vitar Drinković: Protocol Town's park, Obala korčulanskih brodograditelja, Korčula grey) (area . space for contemporary  and media art Curator: Darko Fritz August 23rd: presentation with the presence of the author 'Protocol' by Vitar Drinković is an AR installation, which now sees its premiere. The instructions on the activation of the work with a personal mobile device have been set up on the floor of park's centre, written in Croatian, English, Russian, and Chinese. The choice of languages is conditioned twofold: they are intended for domestic and international tourists who came to Korčula on vacation, but these languages are also used by nations with ...

Korčula Sword Dance is an unique event in which eight island sword dance groups perform across the island, during the summer. Sword dance Kumpanjija is performed in Žrnovo. Moreška is performed only in Korčula town. Moreška and Kumpanija, from Korčula island, are protected as intangible heritage of the Republic of Croatia. The oldest record of Moreška dates to 1666 and the Kumpanija Law of Žrnovo dates to 1620.

The Korkyra Baroque Festival was established in 2012. in order to promote local and international music and cultural heritage. Magical concert evenings and Korčula’s impressive culture monuments create a unique synergy and the Korkyra Baroque Festival has gained the reputation of a must-attend event on the global music scene. https://korkyrabaroque.com/en/start-page/

The Flavours of Korčula When: Wed, October 4, 10am – 2pm Where: Korcula Tourist Board, Trg 19. travnja 1921 br. 40, 20260, Korčula, Croatia (map) Description: Free walking tour (4 H); Paval Šain Ethno Collection, traditional cake tasting at Cukarin shop & wine tasting at Tasovac Winery (Žrnovo) Note: Walking shoes & clothes are obligated                                         Meeting point: Turistička zajednica Grada Korčule / Korčula Tourist Board, Trg 19. travnja 1921. br. 40, Korčula

Holy Week traditions in Korčula 3/23/2024 to 4/1/2024 Holy Week traditions in Korčula During Holy week in Korčula, the three brotherhoods colourfully process through the town, with impressive costumes and religious regalia. There are three brotherhoods in the Town of Korčula: Brotherhood of All Saints, founded in 1301, the St. Rocco brotherhood, founded in 1575 and the brotherhood of St. Michael, founded in 1603. The churches and halls of the brotherhoods hold exhibits evoking the rich history of Korčulans over the centuries.

Opera Week 8/18/2024 to 8/23/2024 Korčula Opera Week 19.08. The Siege of Curzola - Dr Samuel Arnold's/ John O' Keefe's comic opera in three acts will be performed again in Korčula. Directed by; Branka Cvitković, Conductor: Josip degl' Ivellio 22.8.  Ivo Tijardović: Opera Marco Polo in three acts with prologue and epilogue, libretto: Vojmil Rabadan, conductor: Josip degl' Ivellio 24.08. Ivan pl. Zajc / Darijan Ivezić: NIKOLA ŠUBIĆ ZRINSKI, tragedy in 3 acts. Directed by: Ljiljana Gvozdenović, Conductor: Josip degl' Ivellio