Culture of Croatia

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Culture of Croatia
History History of Croatia Kingdom of Croatia Renaissance Illyrian movement
People
Languages Croatian
Traditions Costume Name days in Croatia
Mythology
Cuisine Easter egg Tamburica Wine Licitar
Festivals Sinjska alka
Religion Badnjak Our Lady of Sinj Marija Bistrica Our Lady of Međugorje Saint Joseph St. Mark's Church Old Church Slavonic
Art Architecture
Literature Comics
Music and performing arts Dance Theatre
Media Radio Television Cinema
Sport
Monuments World Heritage Sites
Symbols Flag Coat of arms National anthem Croatian checkerboard Croatian interlace
Organisations Matica hrvatska
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Culture of Croatia has historically been influenced by Central European, Mediterranean and Balkan cultures.^[1][2][3] Croatia's unique culture and identity can be traced back to the historical llyricum. The Croatian language is believed to have been formed in the 6th or 7th century,^[4] and the written language is present in Glagolitic texts from the 11th century.^[5]

In terms of Croatian national emancipation, the 19th-century Illyrian movement was a significant period of national cultural history. During this movement, Croatians and saw unprecedented developments in fields of art and culture, giving rise to a number of historical figures. Most notably, Croatia has a place in the history of Mediterranean architecture and urbanism and clothing as place of origin of the cravat, a precursor of the modern necktie.

Modern and contemporary arts, music, urban, independent and youth culture in Croatia has been exceptionally growing due to numerous festivals and frequent manifestations,^[6] as well as (re-)emergence of new cultural infrastructure all over Croatia.^[7]