41. TROGIR OnLine - Your City Guide For Trogir, Croatia - Apartments, Hotels, Real E TROGIR OnLine Your online city guide for Trogir, croatia useful information about accommodation, real estate, travel, nautics, culture and many more. http://www.trogir-online.com/

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42. Conference Of The European Ministers Of Culture - 20 - 22 October 2003 - Opatija At the closing of their meeting in Opatija, croatia, the European culture Ministers have pledged to safeguard and celebrate the many different cultures and http://www.coe.int/T/E/Com/Files/Ministerial-Conferences/2003-Culture/

English portal Portail français Deutsches Portal Portale italiano Other languages Shqip Armenian Azerbaijani Bosanski ... Slovensky Conference of the European Ministers of Culture - 20 - 22 October 2003 - Opatija, Croatie Council of Europe ministerial conference debates culture as a path to peace Council of Europe Culture Ministers are meeting in Opatija (Croatia) from 20 to 22 October, to examine how societies can move away from conflict towards co-operation, by means of constructive dialogue based on culture. The ministers will discuss how to foster good relations between different communities - independent of colour, religion, gender or tradition - whilst celebrating the rich diversity of cultures throughout Europe. A political declaration will be adopted at the end of the conference. ( more ... List of participants Programme Exhibitions ... Photo gallery Culture ministers' new role and responsibilities as agents of change This conference seeks to contribute to post-conflict reconciliation through intercultural dialogue, the Council of Europe's Deputy Secretary General Maud de Boer-Buquicchio told on 20 October. The adoption of the draft Declaration on Intercultural Dialogue and Prevention of Conflicts, she continued, was of the greatest importance. It represented the first concrete attempt to offer a common political response to the challenges posed by cultural, ethnic and religious divides, which were a constant threat to peace and development. Speech Culture Ministers stress the role of diversity and dialogue for conflict prevention

43. Basic References About Croatia, Its History And Culture Basic References about croatia, its History, culture and Science. General references Back to croatia an overview of its History, culture and Science. http://mirror.veus.hr/darko/etf/l.html

Basic References about Croatia, its History, Culture and Science General references: Evgen Pascenko Etnogeneza i mitologija Hrvata u kontekstu Ukrajine , Meditor, Zagreb, 1999, ISBN 953-6300-25-27 Gregory Peroche: Cristophe Dolbeau France - Croatie Le panserbisme, cancer yougoslave , Lyon, 2002 Relations (you can contact The Bridge Croatie/France Croatia/Great Britain. The History of Cultural and Literary Relations , Ivo Mardesic, The Bridge, Zagreb 1995, Hrvatska/Sveta Stolica, Croazia/Santa Sede (editor: Tomislav Mrkonjic), The Bridge, Zagreb, 1999 Hrvatska/Ukrajina , kulturne veze od Jadrana do Dnjepra (editor: Eugen Pascenko), The Bridge, Zagreb 1996, Hrvatska/Italija, Croazia/Italia , Natko Badurina, bilingual edition, The Bridge, Zagreb, 1997 Hrvatska/Portugal Croacia/Portugal , Nikica Talan (in Croatian and Portugese), The Bridge, Zagreb, 1996 Hrvatska/Slovaccka, Chorvatsko/Slovensko , Zagreb, 1998 Hrvatska/Rusija, Rossiya/Horvatiya

44. Croatian Music, Bunjevci Croats In Backa Both of them influenced the croatian cultural circle in this region. Back to croatia overview of its History, culture and Science. http://mirror.veus.hr/darko/etf/et12.html

Andric, Josip Andrija Motovunjanin Joseph Angster Bajamonti, Julije ... Zupanovic, Lovro Croatian Music Darko Zubrinic, Zagreb (1995) An age is known by its music Croatian proverb (see [ Kuhac The first Croatian neum manuscripts for church music date from the 11th century. The Osor Evangelistary (1080-1082) from the convent of st. Nikola in Osor (island of Cres) is written in beneventana, ornamented by Monte Cassino initials, and accompanied with old neums. This evangelistary contains among others a prayer for the Pope, for Byzantine tsar, and for the King which at that time was factual ruler of Osor (regis nostri) - Crotian King Zvonimir. The evangelistry is held in the Vatican Archives. Some of the Christmas folk songs from the 12th century are still very popular. It is interesting that the Croats have more than 500 (five hundred) Christmas carols. There are Christmas verses that can have a dozen of different melodies, varying considerably from region to region. The number of Christmas carols is surprisingly large even in world's proportions. Very old and valuable is the Dubrovnik Missal from 12th century, now kept in the Bodleian Library in Oxford. Written in Latin, in Beneventan script, it contains prayers and some chants unique in Europe. See [

45. ARCHAEOLOGY NET/CROATIA NET: Prehistoric Archaeology In Croatia in urns. Because of this culture s mobility, their remains can be found in many places in croatia, BiH, and Srijem. Above Tripart http://www.archaeology.net/prehistory/bronze.html

The Early Bronze Age . In this period we have the Vucedol Culture, so called after the site near Vukovar in Croatian Slavonia. It was thought that Slavonia was the center of this culture, but other sites where Vucedol implements were found are, however, now known in Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, and Slovenia (Ljubljana being the best known site in Slovenia). Vucedol pottery include bowls, pedestalled cups, jars, and amphorae. Some pots were cross-footed. Decorations were formed by cutting out the clay and, after firing, filling in the hollow with a white paste. Ornaments were in shape of triangles, squares, stars, crosses, and other geometrical shapes. Men and women were buried in the same The Middle Bronze Age . During the Middle Bronze Age (usually dated from 1600 - 1250 BC) the Tumulus or Glasinac Culture entered BiH. This culture lived in the area of Glasinac (east of Sarajevo), but their traces have also been found in other areas of BiH. Tumuli or mounds were erected over graves and each contains at lest one burial. It is interesting that no weapons have been found in the graves of this period. Except for their burial customs, very little is known about everyday life of this culture. The Glasinac Culture reached its peak during the Early Iron Age. The Late Bronze Age . This was the period (usually dated from 1250 - 700 BC in this region) of great population movements. In the region, the most important was the spread of the Urnified Culture. This culture cremated their dead, sometimes together with the jewelry and weapons, and placed the remains in urns. Because of this culture's mobility, their remains can be found in many places in Croatia, BiH, and Srijem.

46. ARCHAEOLOGY NET/CROATIA NET: Prehistoric Archaeology In Croatia A local variation of the Lengyel culture, originally from western Hungary, was present in Croatian Slavonia and Srijem regions. http://www.archaeology.net/prehistory/stone2.html

Note on the Middle Stone (Mesolithic) Age: No Mesolithic sites of importance have been found in the region. However, the discovery of the Crvena Stijena cave, a Mesolithic site located just a few miles inside Montenegro, points toward a strong possibility of the presence of Mesolithic sites in the area under discussion. New Stone Age The oldest culture discovered in the region so far is the Starcevo Culture, belonging to the Middle Neolithic age (no significant finds related to the Early Neolithic age were recorded so far). The Starcevo Culture covered a huge area, including today's Slovakia, western Ukraine, Romania, eastern Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, and northeast Bosnia. In Croatia, it extended at least as far as Vucedol (near Vukovar) and Sarvas (near Osijek), both in eastern Slavonia. Pottery in this culture was crudely made and was up to 1/2 inch thick. It was pinched or impressed with the tops of the fingers or nails. Globular vessels had flat bases and sometimes small standrings. Only a small percentage of pottery was painted. River fishing was probably the main occupation, but food was also obtained by hunting and agriculture. Two C-14 tests place the Starcevo Culture between 4915 BC and 4440 BC, but is generally accepted that this culture began in the sixth millennium and ended some time around 4200 BC. The Late New Stone (Neolithic) Age . A local variation of the Lengyel Culture, originally from western Hungary, was present in Croatian Slavonia and Srijem regions. This culture replaced the older phase of the Vinca Culture. Biconical and knob-like flat-bottomed jars are characteristic of this culture. It was of great importance for central Bosnia, for it was the primary origin of the famous

47. LookSmart - Directory - Society & Culture, Croatia Society culture. Society culture, croatia Learn about the country s cuisine, religions, festivals, history, and genealogy. http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317916/us559898/us560051/us560060/us1

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); Home IN the directory this category YOU ARE HERE Home Society Countries Europe ... Croatia - Learn about the country's cuisine, religions, festivals, history, and genealogy. Directory Categories Cooking Genealogy History Directory Listings About Croatian Homepage: Culture Discusses the Croatian culture, history, art, dances, religion, and gastronomy. Galerija Balen: Contemporary Croatian Art Galerija Balen is an independent art gallery in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, that presents exhibitions of contemporary Croatian and international visual artists. Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies Croatian research institution provides updates on migration and refugee issues in Croatia and offers links to other institutes and colleges. Journal for Migration and Ethnic Studies Croatian academic quarterly offers a history of migration in Eastern Europe and provides abstracts in English of past articles and special issue papers. Lonely Planet - Croatia Learn about the culture of Croatia. Read about religion, language, and food. Welcome to the Republic of Croatia Directory of Croatian history and cultural institutions offers an overview of the country and provides links to related resources.

48. WHKMLA : History Of Croatia, ToC culture and Science, by Darko Zubrinic History of the croatian State, from croatian Embassy croatia culture and History, links from Slavophilia croatian http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/balkans/xcroatia.html

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49. Croatia Society And Culture - 72 Of The Best Sites Selected By Humans Columns. Pages PZ, 4 Columns. croatia Society and culture. CBEL and BelCro -croatian American Cultural Center, Sacrament -croatian http://www.cbel.com/croatia_society_and_culture/

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50. MFA 2100 to 1800 BC The leaders of the Copper AgeVuèedol culture create the Europe to the south - the emergence of Illyric tribes on the territory of croatia. http://www.mvp.hr/eng/5-9-kulturno-pov-pregled.htm

51. Nations Online :: Croatia - Republika Hrvatska Official web sites of croatia, the capital of croatia, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers. http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/croatia.htm

advertise with us Home Continents Europe Croatia This page is part of One World - Nations Online the countries of the world One World - Nations Online Countries and Nations keywords: croatia, online resources, hrvatska, croatian news papers, tourist information for croatia, croatia tourism, croatia map Note: Links will open in a new browser window. Croatia ( Hrvatska ) Country Code: hr Flag of Croatia Background: In 1918, the Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes formed a kingdom known after 1929 as Yugoslavia. Following World War II, Yugoslavia became an independent communist state under the strong hand of Marshal TITO. Although Croatia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, it took four years of sporadic, but often bitter, fighting before occupying Serb armies were mostly cleared from Croatian lands. Under UN supervision the last Serb-held enclave in eastern Slavonia was returned to Croatia in 1998. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Hungary Serbia and Montenegro Slovenia Official Sites of the Republic of Croatia Government of the Republic of Croatia Official Site Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA Croatia Embassy of the Republic of Croatia Washington D.C.

52. GLOBAL POP CULTURE CROATIA est.1985 Internet Since 1997 GLOBAL POP culture UK United Kingdom GLOBAL POP culture Germany GLOBAL POP culture Sweden GLOBAL POP culture croatia GLOBAL POP http://www.globalpop.com/Croatia.htm

53. EMBASSY OF CROATIA - General Information In the cultural geography of Europe, croatia holds a unique position. Thus croatian culture encompasses and influences of all these cultural regions. http://www.croatiaemb.org/basic_facts/BF-Culture.htm

CULTURE AND TOURISM Download (1348 KB AVI clip) "HRVATSKA - tako lijepa, a tako blizu" Provided by Croatian National Tourist Board Some Popular Croatian Tourist Areas Zagreb - the capital city of Croatia and the country's political, intellectual, and cultural center. The city celebrated its 900 anniversary in 1994. Pula - the ancient city near the southern tip of Istria, known for its 2,000 year old amphitheater. Split - the regional capital of Dalmatia, famous for its palace built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the third century. Dubrovnik - the best preserved walled city in the Mediterranean. A medieval aristocratic republic from the 12th-19th centuries, the city is rated one of the three top cultural monuments in Europe by UNESCO. Osijek - the regional capital of Slavonia, featuring the Croatian National theater, fine baroque buildings, and museums. Opatija - a tourist mecca on the northern Adriatic since the time of the Habsburgs, known for its well-tended parks, small botanical gardens and cozy restaurants and hotels. Porec - famous as the most visited place in Istria, known for its hotel settlements, the Blue and Green Lagoons, and the islet of St. Nikola nearby.

54. Christmas In Croatia Faith, along with culture, identity, language and beliefs, preserved croatia s national identity during the centurieslong strife when the nation was divided http://www.croatiaemb.org/basic_facts/christmas97.htm

Christmas in Croatia IVAN LACKOVIC CROATA Svim na zemlji mir, veselje... Peace, joy to all on Earth... TRADITIONAL CROATIAN CHRISTMAS CAROL) Traditional Christmas Foods For Christmas dinner, the main course may be a roasted suckling pig, turkey or any other meat, depending on the region of Croatia. The central part of the Christmas tradition, however, is the fresh Christmas Eve Bread, or Badnji Kruh, made with honey, nuts and dried fruit. The Christmas Braid is another Christmas bread. The dough is made with nutmeg, raisins and almonds, braided into a wreath and glazed. Many place candles in the center of the bread and use it as a centerpiece for Christmas dinner. The bread is left on the table until the Epiphany (January 6), when it is cut and eaten. Decorating the Home At Christmas, Croatian houses are decorated with greenery: ivy, holly, branches of oak or maple, and fir or evergreen trees. Preparations for Christmas, including decorating the Christmas tree, begin on Christmas Eve, called Badnjak. The word "badnjak" itself comes from the word for a yule log, which is brought in and placed on the hearth. Straw, upon which wishes are made, is brought into the house, and candles are lit for the departed. According to tradition, Croats spend Badnjak awake, burning candles and lighting the yule log. Many families decorate Christmas trees with the Licitar hearts. This unique Croatian decoration is made of edible materials, although it primarily serves as decoration. The dough, mostly shaped in hearts, is colored red. Colorful designs are added to it, including sayings and little mirrors. The Licitar hearts originated in Sestine, near Zagreb where they continue to be produced, although the tradition has spread across Croatia.

55. CSEEES - Croatia Republic of croatia apparently croatia s official page, with a virtualtour map. croatia Net information galore on croatian culture and tourism. http://www.duke.edu/web/CSEEES/croatia.html

main page About the CSEEES Undergraduate Slavic Studies Graduate Slavic Studies ... Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Estonia Georgia Hungary ... Yugoslavia click here to see Croatia's flag click here to see a map of Croatia full name: Republic of Croatia local name: Hrvatska language: Serbo-Croatian currency: 1 Croatian kuna (HRK) = 100 lipas independence: 25 June 1991 (from Yugoslavia) total area: 56,538 sq km comparative area: slightly smaller than West Virginia borders: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia population: 4,671,584 (July 1998) life expectancy: male 70.43 years, female 77.28 years general travel language culture ... Republic of Croatia apparently Croatia's official page, with a virtual-tour map Croatia Net information galore on Croatian culture and tourism Croatian Institute for Culture and Information information on almost every aspect of Croatian society An Overview of Croatian History, Culture and Science lots of interesting Croatian cultural information Lonely Planet - Destination Croatia The publishers of some of the best travel guides on the market have made available a condensed version of the information that you'd find in their book on Croatia. Heavily abridged, but still very useful. Welcome to Croatia what to see in this Mediterranean country and how to plan your trip there Croatian Tourist Information Service basic but thorough travel information on Croatia, beautifully presented

56. MSN Encarta - Croatia culture section of this article was contributed by Robert M. Hayden. V, Economy. Print Preview of Section. Before the disintegration of Yugoslavia in 1991 croatia http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761577939_2/Croatia.html

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57. Croatian Information Centre - Culture / History - Croatia Home. Welcome to the official website of the croatian Information Centre for South Australia. culture / History croatia, croatian http://www.croatiasa.com/category/18/29

Home Welcome to the official website of the Croatian Information Centre for South Australia Culture / History >> Croatia "Croatian Tales of Long Ago" "Croatian Tales" is by far one of the best collections of flash-animated interactive stories to date. I personally feel that the collection of fairy tales enriches the lives of everyone while at the same time promotes a multicultural experience. Helena Bulaja has done an amazing job of collecting a group of talented and unique animators to bring to life fairy tales from the Croatian literary work of Ivana Brlic Mazuranic. I eagerly await Helena's next project. Nicholas Da Silva, Zoolook - principal / publisher FlashTV! - founder / creative director Flash Film Festival FlashForward2002, San Francisco - jury member 100 Thumbnail Images Croatia History 1991-1995 Archaeology in Croatia Croatia Film Croatia Net Music corner Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts Croatian Eurovision Website Croatian Singers Friends of Bosnia ... Lado Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia Matica Iseljenika - (Croatian) Pangea Magazine Monthly on-line magazine with interesting stories aimed at highlighting Croatian culture to emigre Croats Photo Croatia Sinjska Alka Soldier's Autobiography Stjepan Veckovic - Croatian Ethno World Old Croatian Traditional Wind Instruments War against Croatia What's On Zubrinic: History of Croatia Croatia SA

58. Croatia - Traditions And Culture (Grades 4-6) croatia Traditions and culture By Ekaterina Zhdanova-Redman, croatia - Traditions and culture. Sample This is only a sample pre-made worksheet. Sign up now! http://www.edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_Geography_120_1.html

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59. Adriatica.net > Guide > Croatia  DEVELOPMENT OF culture AND ARTS. Neolithic Period, The earliest known cultures in croatia are from the Neolithic and Eneolithic Period (Copper Age). http://www.adriatica.net/croatia/kultura_en.htm

adriatica .net Our Offer Booking ... Guide Home page Guide Guide Croatia - Info - Destinations - History - Culture and art ... - Useful links Austria Italy Czech Republic Our Offer Private Accomm. Hotels Sailing School Lighthouses Sailboats Villas Cruises Agrotourism Plitvice - private accommodation LAST MINUTE adriatica.net exclusive adriatica.net Kids Rent a car Ski Booking My Selection Inquiry Status How to Book Payment Options General Terms and Conditions adriatica .net Company profile Press kit News Guestbook Contact Us Our Partners For agencies Comments on accommodation Advertise with us FAQ DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURE AND ARTS Neolithic Period The earliest known cultures in Croatia are from the Neolithic and Eneolithic Period (Copper Age). Ancient Period Cultures from Croatia had strong ties with Greek colonies on Mediterranean islands. In Roman times, Dalmatia was a Roman province and Split (Salona) was its center. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Dalmatia fell under the cultural influence of the Byzantine Empire. From the 8th to 10th century First typically Croatian building period. In Early Christian and Pre-Romanesque Periods, small churches with various floor-plans (mostly circular or cross-shaped with domes) were built. The stone ornaments "pleter" (Croatian traditional knotwork) appeared at the time. In the Romanesque Period, basilicas with naves, side aisles and apses were built (Rab, Zadar, Trogir), as well as the famous portals of the cathedrals in Split (wooden doors by the craftsman Buvina) and Trogir (portal by the craftsman Radovan).

60. Adriatica.net > Discover Croatia Choose among numerous styles that will remind you of croatia s culture and heritage. Make sure to participate in the short course on how to tie a tie ! http://www.adriatica.net/croatia/feature/kravate_en.htm

adriatica .net Our Offer Booking ... Guide Home page Guide Croatia Discover Croatia Guide Croatia - Info - Destinations - History - Culture and art ... - Useful links Austria Italy Czech Republic Our Offer Private Accomm. Hotels Sailing School Lighthouses Sailboats Villas Cruises Agrotourism Plitvice - private accommodation LAST MINUTE adriatica.net exclusive adriatica.net Kids Rent a car Ski Booking My Selection Inquiry Status How to Book Payment Options General Terms and Conditions adriatica .net Company profile Press kit News Guestbook Contact Us Our Partners For agencies Comments on accommodation Advertise with us FAQ CROATIA - HOME OF THE TIE The word "croata" can be found in many languages as the root of words meaning "tie" or "cravat" (in English, German, French, Portuguese, Italian etc.). Croatia is the home of the tie, just as France is the home of high fashion, Brazil of coffee, Switzerland of cheese and watches, Portugal of porto Learn about the history of ties throughout the centuries and get yourself an authentic Croatian tie. SYMBOL OF FIDELITY The story of the tie first appeared among Croats several hundred years ago. According to legend, girlfriends and wives, when seeing off their boyfriends and husbands to many imposed and detested wars, used to give them kerchiefs to remind them of their girlfriends and wives and to give them strength and courage in difficult moments while far from home. Furthermore, it meant that they were in the thoughts and prayers of their girlfriends and wives. By wearing a kerchief, a man showed that he respected his chosen one and the fact that she had chosen him as well. This custom, in a symbolic way, meant fidelity to a woman and emphasized fidelity as a moral virtue. Many songs and stories bear witness to this tradition, including the fact that a tie has become an integral part of the national costumes worn by Croats living abroad (Croatian minorities in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria )

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