In the village of Lokve in the region of Gorski Kotar in Croatia there is a unique museum devoted to frogs, called Muzej žaba – Museum of Frogs . Regular competitions are organized in frog jumping, which are very popular, among children as well as among grown-ups. Competitors with their frogs arrive from all over Croatia.
Category: Entertainment
Goran Karan Tours the United States and Canada April-May 2009
Croatia’s platinum and diamond recording artist Goran Karan and his six -piece band “Vagabundo” will be performing in select cities in the United States and Canada. He promises an unforgettable concert featuring his most popular songs and some traditional Dalmatian songs as well as other hits.
Josip Mikulec tireless world hiker hundred years ago
Very brave Croatian adventurer Josip Mikulec set out to circumnavigate the globe on foot in the span of five years. With the start of this journey in Croatia’s capital Zagreb he became a perpetual wanderer. Mostly hiking, he traveled the world some 28 years and achieved a degree of fame for having collected more than 30,000 autographs of world-famous people.
Zadar Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea under the snow in February 2009
By the end of February 2009 the city of Zadar was completely covered with snow. We provide an interesting presentation by Darko Tomičić, submitted by Ivana Marija Vidović. On the photo is a palm in Zadar covered with snow, as well as The Monument to the Sun behind it, both just by the seashore.
Nenad goes to Washington to witness history. Obama – Biden.
Cold day, with warm hearts. January 20th, 2009. In the first seven days, more good is done then in the last seven years. Transparency in the government addressed. Guantanamo. New emissions standards for automobiles. Environmental promises in progress. Reach out to the other side of the world. Creative ambition. Very impressive start. I’ve never seen anything like this before. Let’s hope and let’s participate.
Croatian Natural Heart found by Google Earth on Island Galesnjak near Zadar
On the coast of Croatia, is this gorgeous heart shaped island, lined on every side with golden sands. Honeymoon location anyone? Croatia has 1185 islands, and 66 among them inhabited.
Chess Street in Croatia the only one in the world
Aleksandar Lysenko, Russian international chess master, is the author of an article “In the Chess Street ” published by the well known Russian chess journal “64 Chess Survey”, Moscow 1996. The article deals with the Chess Club (on the photo) in the Chess Street in the town of Ravna Gora in Croatia. He wrote: “It is good that such a street exists, but it is a pity that the street is not in Russia.”
Dalmatian dog is Croatian autochthonous breed
Dalmatian dog is a well known breed from Dalmatia – the coastal part of Croatia. We know about organized breeding of this dog in the Djakovo bishopric already in the 14th century! The name was given in the USA in the 19th century. Recognized as Croatian autochthonous breed in 1994 (FCI-153). Croatian Post has issued a nice series of stamps dedicated to Croatian dogs.
Nenad Bach on Global Broadcast for Supreme Master TV, June 1, 2008
Nenad Bach’s interview is scheduled to air on Sunday, June 1, 2008 on “A Journey through Aesthetic Realms” on Supreme Master TV. Broadcasting on 14 satellite platforms across the globe plus World Wide Webcast. translated in 15 languages. See inside for the exact time of the broadcast and webcast.
Joe Magarac, a legendary Croatian steel worker in the USA
Joe Magarac is a well known name in the USA. His name, aparently nonamerican, has without any doubt Croatian roots. Its meaninig is simply – donkey. The name of “magarac” is also a synonim of hard work, endurance and obstinacy in Croatian.
Ivan Paric on the reality show for photographers VH1 TV this Sunday
I would like to invite you to watch the reality show for photographers where I am one of the contestants. The name of the show is The Shot. The Shot is scheduled to premier on Vh1 channel on Sunday, Nov. 4 @ 10 PM & 12 PM EST and Monday Nov 5th.
Jaz Spelic Actor Producer based in Sydney 'The Trinity of Vukovar'
Since graduating in 2004, most of my time has been spent developing ‘The Trinity of Vukovar’. I am also employed as a guest Actor at Sydney’s International Film School, have done a few televison commercials and my first feature film ‘The Warrior’ was screened at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Directed by Melbourne based Croatian, Steve Ravic.
Croatian American Dennis Kucinich on Colbert Report TONIGHT Oct 15-16, 2007
Stephen Colbert talked about Dennis Kucinich on his show – made Dennis sound smart and funny and dedicated, which of course he is. Colbert challenged Dennis to appear on his show. Dennis accepts challenge tonight… I can’t wait!
PYRAMID on top of the Pyramid – Monumental success of Croatian TV
The Pyramid is a unique combination of talk show and game show. Europroducciones has already optioned the format for Spain, Italy and Portugal, as has Gestion Avanti Cine Video for French speaking Canada. (photo) Dubravko Merlic and Zeljka Ogresta
A Thousand Leaps of Faith in Zadar, Croatia – World Record
1400 people jump together Powered by AOL Video Formated for CROWN by Nenad Bach Distributed by www.Croatia.org This message is intended for Croatian Associations / Institutions and their Friends in Croatia and in the…
Lennon Brothers Reconcile in Croatia
Sons of Beatle make peace in Croatia Lennon Brothers ReconcilePublished: 6/28/07 at 3:13 PM ETWritten By: andPOP Staff(andPOP) – The two sons of late Beatle JOHN LENNON have reconciled after an eight…
Thompson snimke sa Maksmira / Thompson videos from Maksmir
On June 17, 2007, Croatian pop star Marko Perkovic – Thompson held a concert in Zagreb’s Maksmir Stadium that was attended by over 50,000 of his fans.
"Beyond the Call" on PBS – Check Local Listings
Beyond The Call on PBS – Check Local Listings Hello Dear Friends,The time has come for BEYOND THE CALL on PBS….TOMORROW!Who: From the brothers who brought you the Academy Award nominated GENGHIS…
The New York Times review "I Love You" by Dalibor Matanic. Jan 3rd, 2007
Review by Jeannette Catsoulis. A bleak drama from the Croatian writer and director Dalibor Matanic, is an unusually perceptive scrutiny of absence and emptiness. Set in the filmmaker’s hometown, Zagreb, the movie follows a young advertising hotshot .