Rail Transport Hub Autumn Festivals Local
Folklore Entrepreneurs and Typical Products
Vinkovci is located along the Bosut River, a tributary of
the Sava, in the eastern Slavonia region of Croatia, surrounded by several
large villages and well connected by rail with Zagreb, Belgrade, Budapest and
Bosnia.
The Local Economy is
based on trade, transport, food, building materials, wood and timber,
metal-processing, leather and textiles. Farming and livestock breeding are also
important activities and the town hosts a Crop Improvement Center.
Vinkovci and its Rail Station are featured
in Murder on the Orient Express
History with a rich cultural and historical heritage, the
Roman era Colonia Aurelia Cibalae was the birthplace of emperors Valens and Valentinian
I. The thermal baths are still preserved underground, along with other Roman
buildings located near the town center. After a period under Ottoman rule, Vinkovci
became part of the Hapsburg Empire in 1687. Due to its strategic location, it
was heavily bombed during WWII; its synagogue was among the largest and the
most prestigious in Croatia. During the 1991-95 war of independence, the city
was close to the front lines between Croatia and Serbia.
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The Autumn Festival Slavonians are known for their hospitality, folk customs and handicrafts. On this occasion, local women produce exceptionally beautiful and characteristic costumes that help preserve the area traditional culture and musical heritage.
Autumn in Vinkovci is one of the Most
Important Folklore Festivals in Croatia
In September, over the
course of a week, the festival features ceremonial carriages and decorated wagons.
Young girls, women and men sing songs dedicated to their favorite animal, the horse.
In the evenings, the local folklore associations treat you to games and amateur
plays. During the last two days, they
are joined by performers from the rest of Croatia as well as other countries.
Graffiti Jam International Breakdance
Competitions and 3D Street Art
Local Entrepreneurs their
products and services are on display during the morning hours, as part of the Festival’s three-day presentation of
local businesses and their crafts.
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