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Theatre Mala Scena at Barbican Centre in LondonTheatre Mala Scena at Barbican Centre in London Theatre Mala Scena from Zagreb, as the first Croatian theatre company to perform in London, will show its internationally acclaimed theatre production „Parachutists or On the Art of Falling“at the Barbican Centre from 21st until 28th October 2010. The play is aimed at the children between 3 and 9 years of age. 04.10.2010. | Press releases

The exhibition “Architecture as Landscape: A Morphology of Contemporary Croatian Architecture”The exhibition “Architecture as Landscape: A Morphology of Contemporary Croatian Architecture” will be taking place from the 19th of June to the 4th of July as part of the London Festival of Architecture International Showcase. With the kind permission of the Fitzroy Square Frontagers' & Garden Committee, the exhibition shall be open to the public in the Fitzroy Square Gardens, Monday to Friday 12-5 PM and on weekends 11am - 3pm.09.06.2010. | Press releases

Lecture Holy Darkness: Prehistoric Cave Sanctuaries of DalmatiaLecture Holy Darkness: Prehistoric Cave Sanctuaries of Dalmatia Dr Stašo Forenbaher, research fellow at the Institute for Anthropology and lecturer at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Zagreb was a speaker at the lecture “Holy Darkness: Prehistoric Cave Sanctuaries of Dalmatia” held at the Croatian Embassy on 11th March 2010.16.03.2010. | Press releases

Presentation of the Island of KrkPresentation of the island of Krk Cultural heritage, modern design and natural beauty of the island of Krk were at the centre of the cultural evening held at the Croatian Embassy in London on 12th February 2010. Croatian Ambassador Dr Ivica Tomic introduced the event and opened the exhibition “Gold and Silver Dots – Visualisation of the Folk Music of the Island of Krk”. Maroje Mrduljaš, an art critic from Zagreb spoke about the exhibition and its authors Sabina Barbiš i Marija Depicolzuane, students in the Faculty of Architecture and Graphic Design in Zagreb. The young designers have achieved harmony between the tradition and modern form by using selected photographs of the Krk landscape with transcripts of the music and lyrics of the traditional folk songs. 17.02.2010. | Press releases

Aestas Musica concert at the Royal Academy of MusicAestas Musica at the Royal Academy of Music in London Duke's Hall at the Royal Academy of Music in London was the venue for the concert by the international ensemble Aestas Musica, held on 17th January 2010. Aestas Musica, the well known baroque seminar, has been going on for 17 years, the last 10 in Varaždin.18.01.2010. | Press releases

NaslovDear visitors, Welcome to the Croatian Embassy home page. I firmly believe that our home page will further enhance the efficiency of the fundamental purpose of our diplomatic presence in the UK: to be at service and disposition of both Croatian citizens in the UK and UK citizens who may have an interest in Croatia.01.01.2010. | Press releases

The Exhibition "Medjimurje Pilovi - Medjimurje Roadside ShrinesThe Exhibition „Medimurski pilovi - Medimurje Roadside Shrines“ at the Croatian Embassy in London A private view of an exhibition of photographs by Damir Klaic from Cakovec was held at the Croatian Embassy on Tuesday, 8th September 2009. The exhibition „Medimurski pilovi - Medimurje Roadside Shrines“ was opened by Dr Ivica Tomic, Croatian Ambassador in London. Also present at the exhibition was Deputy Prefect of the Medimurje County Mr Matija Posavec who spoke about the tourist potential of Medimurje in northern Croatia while Mrs Flora Turner, Cultural Attache, spoke about the author. 08.09.2009. | Press releases

The Reneisasance of Marko Marulic (Split, 1450-1524)The Renaissance of Marko Marulic (Split, 1450-1524) A British Library Symposium The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and the Slavic Department of the Britsh Library organised a symposium “The Renaissance of Marko Marulic (Split, 1450-1524)” held at the British Library on Monday, 11th May 2009. 12.05.2009. | Press releases

Malcolm Hardy: The British and VisThe Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and The British-Croatian Society jointly organised a launch of the new English edition of Malcolm Hardy's book “The British and Vis: War in the Adriatic 1805-15”held at the Croatian Embassy on 30th April 2009. 30.04.2009. | Press releases

Presentation of the City of SplitThe Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in London and the Croatian Tourist Office in London have jointly organised a presentation of the city of Split: „Split Ancient and Modern: A Captivating City“, held at the Embassy on Thursday, 16th April 2009. The presentation was attended by representatives of British travel agencies and travel journalists (The Times, History Today, Conde Nast Traveller, BBC).17.04.2009. | Press releases