Introducing…The Next Generation
Friday, June 11th, 2010 Posted in Events, News, Ćurković | 3 Comments »Regular visitors to my blog may have noticed that I haven't been posting very much over the last few months. My focus has shifted somewhat. I still enjoy researching my family history but my priorities changed a bit when I ...
Velika Gospa – The Croatian Version of St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 Posted in Events, Feast Days, Krušvar, Legends, Sinj, Traditions, Vinica, Ćurković | No Comments »The date of August 15th holds a special place in the hearts of most Croats. Much like the Irish who pay homage to St. Patrick (March 17th) or the Italians who mark Columbus Day (October 12), the Croats celebrate the ...
Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 Posted in Events, Ćurković | No Comments »[caption id="attachment_520" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti"][/caption] Americans celebrate every July 4th. Croats on August 5th. For a brief summary, see Wikipedia to learn more. Thanks to my friend Brent for providing me the above picture.
Roško Polje Celebrates 250 Years
Thursday, June 12th, 2008 Posted in Bosnia-Hercegovina, Events, Roško Polje, Vinica, Websites, Ćurković | No Comments »A special anniversary in the western corner of the Duvno (Tomislavgrad) area is in the works this month. The people of Roško Polje, known locally as the Rožani, are anticipating the return of many family members and friends from other ...
The Rebirth of Old Traditions
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 Posted in Bosnia-Hercegovina, Catholic Church, Events, Feast Days, Traditions, Vinica | 1 Comment »This past Saturday marked the rebirth of an old tradition in the Vinica area of Tomislavgrad. Between the villages of Bilobrci and Ćurkovići lies a cave known as Bilobrkova pećina (Bilobrk's Cave). For the first time since just after World ...
New Croatian Church in Southern Ontario Opens to Large Crowds
Monday, April 7th, 2008 Posted in Catholic Church, Events, Traditions, Ćurković | No Comments »This past Sunday afternoon the Croatian community celebrated as the new Roman Catholic Church, Queen of Peace, in Norval (Halton Hills) was blessed and officially opened by Bishop Anthony Tonnos of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. There still work to ...