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Live Performance entertainment in Croatia

  1. A

    Moreška Sword Dance

    Every visitor who happens to be in Korčula from June to September inevitably winds up at the Moreška sword dance. Performed in Korčula since the 15th century, the dance is one of the island's most colourful traditions. Although probably of Spanish origin, Korčula is now the only place in which it is performed. It tells the story of two kings - the White King (dressed in red) and the Black King - who fight for a princess abducted by the Black King.

    In the spoken introduction the princess declares her love for the White King and the Black King refuses to relinquish her. The two armies draw swords and 'fight' in an intricate dance accompanied by a band. Enthusiastic…

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  2. B

    Stadion Maksimir

    Dinamo is Zagreb's most popular football (soccer) team and they play their matches at Stadion Maksimir, on the eastern side of Zagreb. Games are played on Sunday afternoons between August and May. Take trams 4, 7, 11 or 12 to Bukovačka. If you arrive too early for the game, Zagreb's zoo is across the street.

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  3. C

    Dražen Petrović Basketball Centre

    Basketball is popular in Zagreb, and from September to April Zagreb's basketball team, Cibona, plays at the Dražen Petrović Basketball Centre, next to the Technical Museum. Games are usually on Saturdays at 19:30. Tickets are available at the door.

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