Sword Dance Moreška from Korčula Town, Croatia

Performed only by men from Korčula town families, the mock battle dance with each soldier holding two swords is traditionally performed on July 29 (St. Theodore’s Day) and weekly during the summer tourist season. Documentation shows that the Moreška sword dance has been performed in Korčula since at least the 17th century. However, the dance might be older given that double swords were part of a fighting technique in the 16th century. Korčula Tourist Board & Korčula Tourist Guides Association & HGD “Sveta Cecilija“ Korčula Copyright Skygorilla. Dron: Miki Kaštelan.