About Us

Our objective is to gather Croatian girls and boys and teach them how to play the beautiful Croatian instrument "tamburica".
By performing various folklore choreographies, accompanied by tamburica, the rich Croatian culture and traditions are preserved and passed on to younger generations.

History

screenshotIn the fall of 1983, out of love towards the rich Croatian cultural heritage, an idea came to be. Father Ante Jurić, assistant pastor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Catholic church, along with the support of Emil Plečko and Ivica Abramović founded the Tamburica Orchestra.. 

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The 34th Annual Western Canadian-Croatian Festival is happening this May long weekend in Vancouver! Come check out the Festival performances and experience the rich Croatian Culture!

 

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Festival!

The 34th Annual Western Canadian-Croatian Festival is happening this May long weekend in Vancouver! Come check out the Festival performances and experience the rich Croatian Culture!

 
34th Annual Western Canadian-Croatian Folklore Festival

This year the Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival takes place in Vancouver May 20th, 21st, and 22nd!

It is a fantastic event that demonstrates the rich Croatian Culture that thrives in Canada.

This year Festival includes:

  • A Friday Night Social on May 20th
  • Festival Performances on May 21st (day)
  • Saturday Night Banquet on May 21st (evening)
  • Sunday Morning Mass on May 22nd
  • Sunday Night Banquet on May 22nd (evening)

All are welcome! 

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Last Updated ( Monday, 16 May 2011 )
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Calendar

Monday April 25th
Tamburica & Kolo at 5:30pm

Tuesday April 26th
Tamburica Škola with Kolo at 7pm

Saturday April 30th
Kolo 1pm - 4pm @ the CCC.

Sunday May 1st
Tamburica 1pm - 4pm

Monday May 2nd
Tamburica & Kolo at 6:45pm

Tuesday May 3rd 
Tamburica Škola with Kolo at 7pm

Saturday May 7th
Kolo at 10am

Monday May 9th
Tamburica & Kolo at 6:45pm

Tuesday May 10th
Tamburica Škola with Kolo at 7pm

Monday May 16th
Tamburica & Kolo at 6:45pm

Tuesday May 17th
Tamburica Škola with Kolo at 7pm

Friday May 20 - Sunday May 22
34. Western Canadian-Croatian Folklore Festival

Monday May 23rd
NO REHEARSAL

Tuesday May 24th
NO REHEARSAL

Saturday, May 28th
EuroFest at Scandinavian Centre

Monday May 30th
Tamburica & kolo at 6:45pm

Tuesday May 31st
Tamburica Škola with Kolo at 7pm

Saturday June 4th - Sunday June 5th
Senior group performance and mass in Kelowna

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 Tamburaški Orkestar Kardinal Stepinac is a member of the Croatian Canadian Folklore Federation West which promotes, enhances and preserves Croatian folklore ensuring cultural awarness within Canadian context.

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