Osijek is rich in beautiful traditions and customs, and local people do a lot of effort to preserve them. All major holidays and festivities taking place in the city are necessarily accompanied by traditional music and dance performances. The city boasts of many folklore groups, while ordinary citizens also like to wear beautiful national costumes on holidays. A vivid manifestation of the regional culture is local craft workshops where tourists can buy all kinds of handicrafts. Lace weaving is considered the region's traditional craft, which has not lost its relevance in modern times. Lace is used not only to design clothes but also to decorate interiors. Some Osijek workshops hold tours and masterclasses allowing visitors to firsthand observe the work of professionals. Besides the love for traditional crafts, the townspeople are also distinguished by the reverent observance of religious traditions. All major religious holidays are celebrated on a large scale here. The most magnificent celebrations are usually organized on Easter and Christmas. It is noteworthy that the region's first Christmas songs were written back in the 12th century and have never lost their relevance. During the pre-Christmas time, Osijek always hosts traditional fairs where they sell souvenirs and popular festive treats. Musicians and dancers perform in the streets, a special entertainment program for children is prepared as part of such fairs. The following major celebrations take place just
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