Moreška — the sword dance of Korčula

Moreška is a sword dance that tells the story of two kings — the White King and the Black King — fighting for the maiden Bula. Dancers in red and black costumes clash their swords in a series of figures, accompanied by a brass band, until the White King wins.

Once common across the Mediterranean, the dance has survived in Korčula town for centuries and is a source of great local pride. In summer it is performed for visitors on regular evenings, usually in an open-air venue near the old town.

Moreška is only one of Korčula's sword dances: villages such as Blato, Čara, Smokvica and Pupnat have their Kumpanija, and Žrnovo has the Moštra.

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