Municipality of Perušić – HKUD Perušić
HKUD Perušić is a folk ensemble founded in December 1948, in order to preserve and cherish folk tradition, dances and songs from the Lika region. It is hard to find a family in Perušić that did not have at least one member who took part in HKUD Perušić. Nowadays, the ensemble has around 75 members who join tamburitza or folk section.
Hrvatske mladeži 3 Perušić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Meeting members of HKUD Perušić is a type of experience that those who want to learn more about the customs, music and dances of the area would enjoy. Although there is no one place where the ensemble regularly performs, one can often see and hear them during the local festivities in Perušić and surrounding villages.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 2 hours
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Town Library of Perušić Josipa Milković
Cultural immaterial heritage: Local traditions or legend, Handicrafts (such as embroidery, carving), Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions), Folkloristic dances, Traditional work, Legendary or historical persona or character
Hidden intangible patrimony: Local customs, Community tales, Family tales
Form filler: Anita Ladišić