The Moreška fencing game is performed regularly during the summer months and on St. Todor, patron of the City of Korčula (July 29). Documents confirm with certainty the performance of moreška in the 17th century, although it is assumed that this fencing game is older (16th century - related to practicing fencing techniques).
Through the dialogue, we follow the action in which Moro (the Arab king) kidnaps the beauty "bula" and then follows the battle of the armies of the black and white king. Moreška consists of seven kolaps and ends with the release of the bull and the return to the beloved Osman (Turkish king). Moreška was created based on the cultural trends of European cities of that time and the performance of customs and music.
The Korčula Beer Festival will be held on June 21 in the very center of Korčula for lovers of craft beer.
The Korčula Island Wine Festival presents the island of Korčula as an excellent wine destination with a rich offer of top quality white wines. Along with tasting the autochthonous white wines of the island of Korčula, primarily Pošip and Greek wine varieties.
This event promotes all wine festivals on the island of Korčula, which will continue to be held individually during the summer months in
Korčula – 31.07.2024. Korcula Island Wine Festival
Charms – 07/05/2024. Korcula Island Wine Festival
Smokvici – 19.07.2024. Korčula Island Wine Festival
Blatu – 02.08.2024. Blato Wine & Dine
Lumbardi – Greek Wine Festival
Marco Polo Challenge triathlon:
sprint triathlon and medium long triathlon on the island of Korčula.
The competition covers the entire island of Korčula, which offers ideal conditions for active tourism and engaging in outdoor sports activities.
The Challenge consists of 3 parts. The first is a sprint triathlon (700m swim, 20km bike and 5km run), the second is a middle distance triathlon (1900m swim, 90km bike and 21km run) and a humanitarian race "Streets of Korčula" approx. 2.5 km along the "treasure hunt".
In the city of Korčula, brotherhoods operate today: brotherhood of All Saints, founded in 1301, brotherhood of St. Roka, founded in 1575 and the brotherhood of St. Mihovila, founded in 1603.
During the year, 55 processions take place in which the brothers participate, and the traditions of the Great Week ("Vele setemane") and on the day of St. Todor (July 29), the heavenly co-patron of the city of Korčula.
Churches and brotherhood halls keep exhibits evoking the rich history of Korčula throughout the centuries.
One of the most popular manifestations in the town of Korčula is the masked welcome of the new year on June 30 with a carnival parade. Join us!
In the program of the Festival from September 1-10, 2024. participating knight associations of the island of Korčula: HGD "Sveta Cecilija" from Korčula, KPD "Bratska sloga" from Žrnov, VU "Kumpanjija" Pupnat, VU "Kumpanjija" Čara, VU "Kumpanjija" Smokvica, FD "Kumpanjija" Vela Luka and Sinjska Alka, Sinj.
Program:
01.09. at 9:00 p.m., Žrnovo, Church of St. Deadline
Performance of HGD St. Cecilija, Korčula
02.09. at 9:00 p.m., Vela Luka, Church of St. Josip
Performance of VU Kumpanji, Pupnat
03.09. at 9:00 p.m., Lumbarda
Performance of VU Kumpanji Smokvic
04.09. at 9:00 p.m., Čara
Performance by Moštra; KPD Bratska Sloga, Žrnovo
06.09. at 21.00, Pupnat
Performance at VU Kumpanija, Čara
09.09. at 9:00 p.m., Smokvica
Performance of FD Kumpanji, Vela Luka
10.09. at 9:00 p.m., Korčula
Performance of HGD St. Cecilija, Korčula
Eight knightly associations of the island of Korčula perform unique dances with swords that date back to the early seventeenth century: in places on the island, the knightly associations perform a kumpania-chain dance with swords, while in the town of Korčula, the Moreška-knight game with two swords, for which the island of Korčula is famous, is performed in the world. Moreška and kumpanie from the island of Korčula are protected intangible cultural assets of the Republic of Croatia. Records from the court file in which moreškants are mentioned from 1666. confirms the performance of moreška in Korčula. The oldest document that records the company dates from 1620.
The Korčula Baroque Festival is an established cultural event founded in 2012. Korcula Baroque Festival provides an unforgettable experience of performances by top international and national baroque musicians. Do not miss the concert evenings in the unique environment of the cultural monument of the island of Korčula in the first half of September. The rich program includes performances in cultural monuments on the island of Korčula and the Pelješac peninsula.
Vela Luka Outdoors is certainly one of the most important sports events on the island of Korčula that started in 2014. It is held during September, and this is a great opportunity for all recreationists, trekkers and cyclists, as well as nature lovers. Vela Luka Outdoors consists of trail and MTB races that take you through the beautiful nature of Vela Luka and its surroundings, the Vela Luka olive groves and vineyards, and viewpoints offering a view of numerous bays and surrounding islands. Trail races are divided into two categories: Veli trail with a length of 27 km and Small trail with a length of 13 km. The organizers of this event are HGSS, Vela Luka Municipality, Vela Luka Tourist Board, HPD Mareta, BK Timun and TTK Strka.
During the carnival, dances were held on the island of Korčula: 'bali', which is called 'Munde' in Blato, 'Stari bali' in Pupnat and Žrnov, and 'Tanac' in Čara and Smokvica.
Mud summer (July-August) lasting from Our Lady of Carmen (July 16) to Vela Gospa (August 15) is a traditional summer cultural manifestation that offers the people of Blać and all their guests a diverse and rich cultural and entertainment program. The program includes concerts of serious and fun music, a diverse drama program with an emphasis on content for the youngest, folklore evenings, gastro and wine evenings, promotions of books and audio carriers, exhibitions, screenings and promotions of films, club nights, etc.
At the end of October, and on the eve of All Saints' Day, every canton of Vela Luka smells of Lumblije. The intoxicating smell of this autumn delicacy, with its specific aroma and excellent taste, evokes memories of some bygone times, of carefree childhoods and grandmother's kitchen.
Lumblija is a ceremonial sweet bread, an aromatic sweet and fragrant confection that is prepared in Vela Luka and the western part of the island of Korčula on the eve of All Saints' Day.
The custom called "Kolinde", in which children visit their relatives and godparents and present them with lumblia, almonds, tangerines, dried figs and other autumn fruits, has been cherished in Vela Luka since ancient times.
In order to preserve the tradition of our grandmothers, and present this ancient recipe to the furesti, in Vela Luka we are celebrating the centuries-old tradition of making this exceptional cake, rich in taste, a symbol of Veloglu gastronomy, with the multi-day event "Stajun od lumblije".
The cheerful fragrant workshops for the preparation of lumblia attract an increasing number of tourists, who, along with an interesting lecture, have the opportunity to make their first lumblia and take home a fragrant memory from Vela Luka. "Golden lumblia of Vela Luka".
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