Many Croats have an acute sense of their history and take considerable pleasure in re-enacting it - and sometimes fantasising about what it might have been (rather than the reality of what it must have been). This they do at a series of events held throughout the year.
At a re-enactment of the battle of Canjevo fort the Turkish commander contemplates the battle to come.
The Turks advance.
While spectators watch, the battle is about to start.
The fort is taken by the Turks.
Traditional dancing in the street at a festival in Vrbovec.
Dancing at a recreation of a traditional wedding.
A woman in traditional dress demonstrates the old way of stripping maize.
Participants and audience at an international Knights Tournament held at Sveti Ivan Zelena.
Competitors in the archery competition at the Knights tournament.
A participant - perhaps a wizard? - in the Knights Tournament.
Old instruments, a young audience.
A knight waits for his turn to fight.
Steel on steel.
Back to the future.
