While communicating with Croats, remember that «no» answer is almost unacceptable in Croatian culture. Croats will never refuse to comply with your request. But don’t be so happy if you have agreed upon something with local inhabitants. There is a chance that your agreement won’t be fulfilled, Croats love to say «tomorrow». However, it is very profitable for them and tomorrow never comes here. Remember that a sense of duty is not inherent to Croats. It is just their peculiarity. It is easier for Croats to promise something than to do things and refuse.
Murter Island first appeared on the pages of history in the 14th century. It was firstly mentioned in the written sources at those times. However, scientists are convinced that people lived … 
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Murter is an ideal place for those who love to admire virgin nature. There are unique lakes near the town of Jezera, which can be seen only in autumn and winter due to heavy rains. The lakes … Open
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Local inhabitants are patriots and they love their homeland, they follow customs and traditions. During a wedding, relatives of the groom take off the bride’s veil and clothe her in an apron and a scarf. Family is the basis of the social structure in Croatia. Family ties are very important for locals and weekends are considered to be family time. A typical evening in a local Croatian village is filled with traditional songs and ballads about Croatian famous characters. There are various cultural events in Jezera. You can visit poetry and folklore evenings or the Fisherman’s Fest which are held in summer here. Local dances and songs of the artists are famous outside Croatia.
Murter beaches are the busiest and overcrowded places for recreation. Slanica is considered to be the main beach. You can easily get there from the center of the capital on foot. This beach … Open
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National traditions of Croatia
Croatian folk music is very beautiful and unique. It contains elements of cultures of different nationalities, including Serbs, Gypsies, and Italians. Music originates from Slavic folklore; its foundations were laid back in the 7th century. One of the most famous national musical instruments is a tambour, which is a kind of a mandolin. Songs about love and hard rural life are sung with such an accompaniment. A tambour or gypsy violins accompany kolo, which is a local dance. It looks spectacular when dancers wear bright national costumes of red and white colors. Despite the fact that traditional clothes were no longer worn since the 19th century, Croatians like to dress up in beautiful costumes on holidays to pay tribute to their history. Croatia is a quiet country. The rhythm of life is pretty calm. The locals, even in large cities, do not rush anywhere. The Croats are very hospitable. However, if tourists accidentally wander into the private property or touch upon a national question, Croats may behave aggressively and even bump a stranger. Croats like to go countryside with their family. As a rule, large companies gather there. The rest is accompanied by a noise and fun. Another distinguishing feature of the Croats is the Corzo event. Every evening, locals go for a walk along the main streets of the cities. People demonstrate their beautiful outfits and assess the appearance of other people.
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