Some interesting manifestations in my parents' place for 3 days (and happy weekend, mylotters)

@grenery8 (17557)
Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
May 24, 2025 10:55am CST
Or in my birth place. I decided to visit them and yesterday, a first day there was a local instrumental concert; a tambur concert. Today will be a thing called the longest table where people will eat a lot of foods on each food stand for a certain price, tambur concert in the evening too and tomorrow, the last day, many folklore associations or folklore dance and singing groups will present their customs through their clothes, dance and singing. I always loved the third day and i witnessed it as an early primary school child but i wasn't a part of a folklore dance group, like some of my colleagues also, those clothes were really heavy to wear, too many layers and so many decorations in your hair so it is nice being a bystander. I wish you a nice weekend and don't forget your roots even though some people can be against it. P.s. an online image of our local folklore association.
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@LindaOHio (191211)
• United States
25 May
Sounds like a nice celebration. My parents never talked about life in Italy.
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@LindaOHio (191211)
• United States
28 May
@grenery8 I can't remember which is which. One came over when they were 2...the other when they were 16.
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 May
@LindaOHio awesome.i like italian people and food and you too
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 May
your parents are originally from italy? i didn't know. that's cool!
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@JudyEv (355941)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May
Those costumes are so interesting. I can believe that they are heavy.
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@JudyEv (355941)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May
@grenery8 Gosh, 23C wouldn't be considered hot here but perhaps it was humid as well.
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 May
@JudyEv i think so too. I had my light vest on but maybe her clothes were wool or something, not sure.
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 May
my sister noticed one girl passed on a grass and ambulance was called. it wasn't too hot, 23C. degrees but so many underskirts, long socks, it seems it backfired on this poor girl.
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@Juliaacv (53813)
• Canada
24 May
Sounds like a wonderful time together. I have always been reminded to be proud of my heritage (roots) and try to instill that same fondness in our grandchildren. It is good to know where we come from, and to maintain the strength of it going forward in a more modern world.
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 May
i went with my sister and mum. my father stayed home; maybe he was too tired or he was afraid to see old faces, it's hard to tell what he's introverted nature is sometimes trying to tell but we gals enjoyed it. i bought a sugar foam and shared it with sister though one foam for 3 dollars, i wasn't expect it. thank you and and i agree, we should install it and carry it on, especially in today's half messy world
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@RasmaSandra (85949)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 May
I never forgot my roots and my parents raised me to know my Latvian heritage, I hope you're having a great weekend,
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@RasmaSandra (85949)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 May
@grenery8 thank you and you too.
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 May
i remember you mentioned that and you're right, it's a part of us. it was really nice, thank you. i hope you had a good weekend too and will have a good week ahead of you, including today
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 May
@RasmaSandra thank you.
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@thelme55 (77600)
• Germany
26 May
That’s a very nice celebration. I like watching local folklore events.
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 May
i didn't stannd too long but it was nice, not too crowdy and a i bought a sugar foam, even though i'm old, i know i am glad you support this kind of events too. wish you a nice day
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@thelme55 (77600)
• Germany
27 May
@grenery8 Have a nice day.
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 May
@thelme55 thanks,you too
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@Rimps85 (2623)
• India
24 May
that's wonderful...
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 May
it's a small place, under 2000 people, more or less so i felt safe, entertained and good. thank you
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@Rimps85 (2623)
• India
28 May
@grenery8 thats awesome...
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 May
@Rimps85 it is, thanks! I'm like that Indian song song,a small town girl.
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@Jenaisle (14678)
• Philippines
29 May
I like the costumes. They're all so good-looking. Have fun with your family.
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 May
They are cool in traditional sense. Thank you,i had fun.
@cacay1 (84914)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
5h
That sounds so interesting and fantastic. You might have enjoyed a lot.
@dgobucks226 (36578)
29 May
Wow, what fun! I enjoy concerts and nothing wrong with visiting your roots and being proud of it.
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@dgobucks226 (36578)
4 Jun
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@grenery8 (17557)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 May
Me too.tambur instrument is really cool to listen too.yes,we have to respect and cherish our roots.thank you
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