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Welcome
Welcome to Vodice, a town near Sibenik. If you
would like a dynamic and event filled vacation, you have found the
right spot. Vodice is well known for its lively tourist offering,
entertainment events and hospitable locals.
They will await you as dear friends, while the natural peacefulness
of the beaches and quiet coves will offer you a well-deserved rest.
Vodice awaits you!
Beaches: pebble, the "Plava plaza" beach has sandy areas in the
water
CROATIA - HOME OF
THE TIE
Did you know that the first tie was tied in
Croatia? Find out how that happened and where you can buy authentic
Croatian ties.
SYMBOL OF FIDELITY
The story of the tie first appeared among Croats several hundred
years ago. According to legend, girlfriends and wives, when seeing
off their boyfriends and husbands to many imposed and detested wars,
used to give them kerchiefs to remind them of their girlfriends and
wives and to give them strength and courage in difficult moments
while far from home. Furthermore, it meant that they were in the
thoughts and prayers of their girlfriends and wives. By wearing a
kerchief, a man showed that he respected his chosen one and the fact
that she had chosen him as well. This custom, in a symbolic way,
meant fidelity to a woman and emphasized fidelity as a moral virtue.
Many songs and stories bear witness to this tradition, including the
fact that a tie has become an integral part of the national costumes
worn by Croats living abroad (Croatian minorities in the Czech
Republic, Hungary, Austria…)
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CONQUEST
The rest of the world got to know the tie in the first half of the
17th century, during the Thirty Years' War, in which many Croatian
soldiers took part. In light, fast horses, Croats developed an
unusual way of fighting. Heavily armed soldiers of the time had
great difficulties in defending themselves against attacks by
Croatian soldiers. All of Europe soon started to talk about the
feats of the Croatian cavalry. The French Emperor himself wanted to
include Croatian cavaliers in his ranks. An elite military division,
where Croats served, therefore, called "La royal Croate" was founded
in Paris. However, the Croatian light cavalry impressed the
sophisticated inhabitants of Paris, primarily the ladies, with their
special accessory. It was a kerchief that Croats wore around their
necks tied in a special way. In this ways, Croatian soldiers, the
most beautiful army of the time, conquered Europe and later the
world with their accessory that they called "podgutnica" or
"podgutnjak". The rest of the world named it after their homeland -
"cravat" (tie).
FURTHER HISTORY OF THE TIE
The tie, due to its originality, was accepted by Parisians as a
symbol of progress. During the French Revolution, black ties were
worn as a sign of protest against backward, i.e., obsolete ideas.
The new fashion accessory soon became fashionable among aristocrats
of the time, who wore it as a symbol of elegance and culture. In
England, the latest thing in fashion was brought by Charles II upon
his return from exile. Ten years later, the new fashion accessory
conquered the whole of Europe, as well as the majority of colonies
on the American continent. Since then, the tie as a fashion
accessory is used all over the world, while it is a must at business
meetings and celebrations.
AUTHENTIC SOUVENIR FROM CROATIA
Nowadays, ties with characteristic Croatian motifs, such as
Glagolitic script or the Croatian wicker-work pattern that can be
found on Croatian monuments from the beginning of the Middle Ages,
are worn on all continents. Silk ties are among Croatia's best known
souvenirs and are a symbol of the cultural development of the
Croatian people. Therefore, for those looking for an authentic
Croatian tie and souvenir,
www.croata.hr is the right place. Buy Croata tie for yourself or
for someone special as a reminder of your holiday in "the home of
the tie". Choose among numerous styles that will remind you of
Croatia's culture and heritage. Make sure to participate in the
short course on 'how to tie a tie'!
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