Đakovački vezovi

Đakovački vezovi is a well known and established event of original folklore. It is the biggest traditional festival in Đakovo, Croatia. The festival of Đakovački vezovi was founded in 1967, on the occasion of the international year of tourism. It is considered as one of the major cultural events of the whole of Slavonia. The festival lasts for 2 weeks and usually ends on the first weekend of July when the main event, the procession of the folklore groups from all parts of Croatia, take places. These folklore groups present traditional folk costumes and perform traditional songs and dances, or even customs. There are also special parts of the program such as the horse and wedding wagon show, the races of pure-bred white Lipizzaner horses, the concerts in the Đakovo Cathedral and the tasting of delicacies and wines.