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Influenced by Mediterranean culture, often featuring klapa (a cappella) singing and lighter, more fluid dance styles.

Modern "folk" projects often bridge the gap between historical roots and contemporary life, showing how young people continue to perform these dances at weddings and village festivals. Sample Headlines for croatfolk_Edit.mov croatfolk_Edit.mov

Threads of History: Exploring Croatia’s Regional Costumes and Rhythms. Influenced by Mediterranean culture

Mention that many Croatian traditions, such as lacemaking (from Pag or Hvar) and the Licitar heart (gingerbread), are recognized by UNESCO as Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. croatfolk_Edit.mov

For a more comprehensive look at these traditions, you can explore the project on Google Arts & Culture. Croatia: Hearts & Crafts - Google Arts & Culture