Music,festivals,local traditions and fairs.

1. Music,festivals,local traditions and fairs. We will talk about music,festivals,local traditons and fairs.

2. Music in Dalmatia Introduction: Dalmatia has a long musical tradition which is typically Mediterranean. What distinguishesit from other Mediteriean countries are vocally sung songs ( a cappela ), by 5 to 8 ensemble called “ klapa”. The musical tradition consists of dances, instrumental and vocal music. This richness inspired new forms of music, such as opera, operetta or pop music.

3. Dalmatian music Music often strongly resembles Italian, Spanish or Portuguese music in temperament and structure. During the last decades composers and other artists have put great effort into preserving the original, traditional music.

4. Dances and instrumental music Dances in this region range from simple reels in the inland, to more complex seaside urban dances. They are accompanied by instrumental or instrumental-vocal music. The most common instruments are "gusle" (a one-stringed fiddle) in the inland, and mandolin at the seaside. Vocal music A very important part of Dalmatian culture is vocal music. Primarily urban music, which is much better known and preserved than inland music.

5. Dalmatian "klapa" songs Dalmatian "klapa" songs are at the core of this music. "Klapa" means company or group. Traditionally, the ensemble consists only of male voices, but nowadays there are more and more mixed and female ensembles. The basic characteristic and distinction is vocal harmony-singing, rarely accompanied by instruments. Part-singing is originally spontaneous and performed by the ear. Klapa songs have slow rhythm. Sometimes they include complex measures. The songs are usually love songs, used to address a loved one. Other themes include marriage and satire.

6. A special annual festival of amateur Dalmatian singing was established and is held every year in Omis – Fesitaval of the Dalmatian klapas. Klapa FORTICA

7. Other Dalmatian urban songs The klapa songs are very valuable and distinct part of Croatian heritage. Other urban Dalmatian songs also have some of the mentioned characteristics. However, they have a wider repertoire, performed by mixed, vocal-instrumental ensembles. The most common accompanying instruments are mandolins. In a few years, the festival has gained on importance and reputation. Klapa Cambi

8. FESTIVALS IN DALMATIA The theatre tradition in Dalmatia started in the 17th century. The oldest theatre was built in the town of Hvar on the island of Hvar and is among the oldest theatres in Europe.

9. There is also an international Children's festival which is held in Šibenik. It is internationally recognized and unique in the world.

10. PROGRAM 1. FILM PROGRAM 2. NIGHT PROGRAM 3. PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS 4. WORKSHOP PROGRAM 5. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM

11. HISTORY of the FESTIVAL ASIFA (International Animated Film Association) is a permanent festival which was accepted in 1969. The first Zagreb World Festival was held in June 1972. In 1986 the Festival established the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’as a recognition for artists’ valuable development of animated film genres or promotion of animation Festival.

12. WHAT IS PIF? PIF is an international puppet festival of mainly professional puppet theatre groups. It is also a festival for any puppeteer or theatrician who uses puppetry. More than 350 theatres from all continents have participated on this festival. The festival is for adults and children. PIF has been held each year since 1968. It is usually held in the last week of August. PIF is held in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.

13. MY OPIONION ABOUT FESTIVALS: I like festivals. They are very interesting. My favorite festival is in Šibenik and onKorčula - Moreška. When I have holidays l always go to Korčula or Šibenik and see the famous festival. When you have holidays, ask your parents to take you to Korčula or Šibenik, it’s great.

14. Local traditions of Dalmatia • MOREŠKA Moreska is one of the oldest traditional European dances performed since1156 in Lerida. From the 12th century and particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries, the dance spread to many Mediterranean countries. Today, Korcula is the only island where it is still danced with real swords in its original War-Dance. The text, music and pattern of the dance have been changed a little over the years. Today it is an exclusive society. It is often performed for the tourists who visit the island. Every family on Korcula is proud to have at least one of its members dance in the Moreska, especially one of the key roles, which demand considerable talent and stamina. When the Black or White Kings "retire" they are allowed to keep their crowns and these become valuable family possessions.

15. Local traditions of Dalmatia • "Following the Cross" Procession at Holy Week Throughout history there existed a form of public worship known as folk devotion which is still practiced in the central part of the Island of Hvar. Public worship is manifested in the "Following the Cross" Procession, in songs like "Lamentations of the Virgin Mary" and in prayers. The procession starts at 11 PM on Maundy Thursday, and it lasts for 8 hours. The procession covers a distance of 22 km and includes six parishes: Jelsa, Pitve, Vrisnik, Svirce, Vrbanj and Vrboska. The cross bearer is at the head of the Procession. He is barefoot and carries the Cross covered with a black veil. The cross bearer has helpers, followers and singers who sing "Lamentations of the Virgin Mary" and people carrying large candles and banners. Everyone is dressed in white tunics. Many worshippers are from all over the Island, but many guests visiting the Island take part in the procession. Some of the local people along with numerous guests wait for the procession to arrive to join it on its to the church.

16. TRADITIONS • EASTER TRADITIONS: The people of Dalmatia thought that if you drink lots of wine, you would be stronger and healthier. It was recommended to drink as much as possible for Easter. People would drinking wine without water.Housewives used to prepare food which makes people thirsty so that they could drink as much as possible.  Weaving of branches: People from Dalmatia didn’t just drink wine on Easter, they would weawe branches. They used olive or rosemary branches. In Dalmatia, people decorated branches with crosses or made wreaths with ribbons and flowers.This skill was respected so much that one decorated branch could be exchanged for Easter bread and 20 colorfully decorated eggs. Coloring of eggs: There are several ways of decoratng Easter eggs.The best known way is to use hot liquid wax with the pencil like instruments. Another costume, very popular everywhere in Croatia is “tuca”.Everyone chooses an egg from the basket.Then they hit it against their adversary’s egg.The winner is the person whose egg remains intact in the ”fight”.

17. CARNIVALS IN DALMATIA Dubrovnik Carnival The Dubrovnik Carnival goes back to the 14th century when the city outhorities allowed the citizens to wear masks and dress up as whoever they pleased. Knife competitiones were also organized. Duels with young men on horseback holding a lance were also organized. The carnival is held on the streets of the city of Dubrovnik from the 22nd of February to the 4th of March. Carnival in Split At the carneval in Split, people go to balls.These balls were organised in the city palaces, reading rooms, and city theatre.

18. QUIZ • What is the name of the famous festival on Korčula? • During what week is the ’’Following of the cross’’? • What is pif? • What is Moreška? • What is the prominent segment in Dalmatia culture?