The Croatian Heritage Foundation (Hrvatska matica iseljenika – HMI) is a cultural institution based in Zagreb, founded in 1951, dedicated to preserving Croatian identity, language, and traditions among Croats living abroad and their descendants. It acts as a bridge between Croatia and the diaspora through cultural, educational, publishing, and exchange programs, helping strengthen ties with […]

Our final working day of the tour was spent in Pula, beginning on a ceremonial note – with a reception hosted by Deputy Mayor Mr. Vito Paoletić. There, we had the opportunity to present our work and share the story of preserving Croatian cultural heritage in the diaspora. The warm welcome and genuine interest shown […]

Our stay in Svetvinčenat will remain in our memories forever. This Istrian town welcomed us with open hearts, offering us not only a stage for singing but also the warmth of a home. From the very first moments, we felt special – our accommodation in the charming family-run Hotel Della Croce was much more than […]

On Monday, July 7, 2025, we had the privilege of performing at the concert Ta divna klapska noć 3, held in the beautiful setting of the atrium of the Klovićevi Dvori Gallery in Zagreb. At the invitation of the organizers, the Zagreb female klapa Dišpet, we joined a distinguished company of performers – klapas Cesarice, […]

We began our Croatian tour on July 3 with a performance at the Dubrava Home for the Elderly in Zagreb, which was a great joy for us. It was a special concert, filled with emotion, friendliness, and kindness. Our hosts welcomed us with smiles and verses of welcome, written by one of their residents, and […]

While we are still gathering impressions, photos, and recordings from our performances and events during our stay in Croatia, we want to take a moment to reflect on one particularly important activity—something that may have taken place quietly in the background but holds deep significance for Klapa Kartolina. We are speaking about the creation and […]

We are proud to announce that Klapa Kartolina will be in Croatia during July 2025 for a tour that continues to promote and showcase the traditional Dalmatian klapa singing that lives on even outside the homeland! During the tour, the klapa will perform at several concerts, where they will present both traditional and newly composed […]

Post from Croatian Consulate General in Mississauga, photos by Walter Sudetic: On the evening of May 28, 2025, Mississauga City Hall came alive with the sights and sounds of Croatia! As part of a series of events organized by the Consulate General to celebrate Croatian Statehood Day and Croatian Heritage Day in Ontario, a formal […]

London, ON – May 17, 2025 — Klapa Kartolina performed at this year’s Canadian-Croatian Folklore Festival, held in London, Ontario. Kartolina, along with its youth groups Fritule and Berekini, presented several traditional songs in the distinctive klapa style — a multipart a cappella singing tradition from Dalmatia.The festival, held annually, brings together Croatian folklore groups […]

We’ve finished another fantastic Croatian Heritage Night performance with the Detroit Pistons! On March 01. 2025, we sang “Kaleto moja draga,” a klapa classic, at the Little Caesars Arena. No matter where we find ourselves in the world, we carry our Croatian and Dalmatian heritage with us – it’s in our hearts, in our minds, […]