Croatia Underrated
Uplifting stories and hidden gems of Croatia with Iva Silla. If you'd like to get a taste of Croatian cultural and natural diversity, there is a chance you might enjoy this podcast. Let's share the fascination with the underrated side of Croatia! Short episodes talk about little-known places and stories of Croatia, about hidden gems that sometimes even the locals don’t know much about... There is a share of Croatian legends and dark history, unique folk customs, historical anecdotes, and curious personalities. Expect some interviews, too, mostly with people connected to creative tourism. The overlooked corners of Croatia, travel to every corner of the world with Croatia Underrated. And the other way around.
Croatia Underrated
S01 Ep13 - Folk Customs - Green George
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Croatia Underrated
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Season 1
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Episode 13
The spring arrives in Croatia today and it's brought to you by the Croatian version of the Green Man. We call him Green Jura or Zeleni Jura.
This episode brings you the peculiar folk traditions related to St George's Day. Magical rituals left behind from ancient times, bonfires, purifying rituals, and even a dragon, all come together on what used to be one of the most important holidays of old.
As promised in the episode, here are a few links where you can listen to traditional (or traditional with a modern take) songs of the day:
https://youtu.be/1wQyQmPp6jM
https://youtu.be/2iv58YtfvRg
https://youtu.be/fc_2-S0h8Ow
https://youtu.be/VBzqs-ESj-Y