The foundation established by Chilean magnate and patron of Croatian extraction Andrónico Luksic Abaroa (Antofagasta, 5 November 1926 – Santiago, 18 August 2005) has provided financial support for Croatian specialists seeking professional training at the Harvard Kennedy School for the past thirteen years
The Roman Catholic mass at the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ljubljana, the capital city of neighbouring Slovenia, was celebrated by Josip Mrzljak, the bishop of Varaždin, and marks the fiftieth anniversary of Croatian language masses. The event was celebrated as part of the 31st Days of Christmas of ethnic Croatian Catholics in Slovenia
Family doctor Davorka Križaj Kapljić’s second collection of poems was recently promoted in Toronto. Her poetry revolves largely around the love she feels for her native land and her childhood memories of the Međimurje region and Zagreb.
The Croatian Centre in Vienna organised its 72nd successful Gradišće Croatian Ball, gathering over 1,300 guests from across Austria, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany and Italy, with many leading figures from the political, diplomatic, culture and business sectors, including Croatian Heritage Foundation director Mijo Marić
Most Croatians found their new homes in Brazil in São Paolo state, many in the city itself, while a smaller number settled in Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Rio Grande do Sul, Belo Horizonte, Recife and the capital, Brasilia
The packed ten-day programme of the CHF Winter School of Croatian Folklore wrapped up with a gala concert showcasing the excellent ethno-choreographic work of the lecturers and of the highly motivated participants
The purpose of the Programme is the transfer of knowledge and attracting investment to the science system of the Republic of Croatia, and indirectly to the economy system, through the cooperation of scientists from the Republic of Croatia and Croatian scientists in diaspora
The documentary is directed by Ištvan Filaković, with screenplay by Vladimir Brnardić and Nenad Bach, Dražen Lipka serving as director of photography, editing by Mladen Radaković, and with music composed by Nenad Bach. The original soundtrack was recorded by the Croatian Radio and Television Symphonic Orchestra under conductor Alan Bjelinski.
The event opened with a Croatian language mass at St Mary of Carmel church in Staro Velenje, celebrated by the priest Tomislav Markić. Joining the local Croatian community for the event was Croatian Heritage Foundation executive secretary Diana Mašala Perković.
The exhibition is hosted by the Croatian Heritage Foundation, with Effatha, a Roman Catholic prayer group on hand to sing at the opening.
