Antun Dobronic Evenings in Jelsa

If you are a fan of chamber music concerts and the poetry in traditional Chakavian dialect, then the summer cultural event Antun Dobronic Evenings are the right thing for your most complete vacation. This event takes place every year in Jelsa, at the same time, in the period from 20 July to 20 August and offers a variety of cultural events: music, folklore, music and stage, theater, art, drama and literature. The Evenings are held since 1993, organized by Matica Hrvatska, here in the most beautiful places and environments; in the market of St. Ivan and the parish church. The event takes the name of the composer and writer of Croatian music, Antun Dobronic, whose creative work was devoted to the heritage of traditional music of Jelsa. At this event, whose program is extremely rich and varied, it is possible to see and listen to the songs and dances of the island Hvar, as well as other Croatian composers compositions. If you are more inclined to form of literary or dramatic expression, you can enjoy the recitations of poetry in Chakavian dialect and the drama program that provides a great place to amateurism and alternative. Include this event in your calendar during your lodging on the island Hvar and be part of the cultural life of summer in Jelsa.