Cultural and Artistic Society (KUD) Jablanovec celebrated its 20th anniversary with an all-evening concert. The hall in the Jablanovec Community Centre was almost too small for everyone who wanted to see and hear the performances of all the society's folklore sections.
The society was founded on 20 September 2006. Its aim is the preservation of national costumes and the cultural heritage of the Podgorje Bistranskog region, as well as traditional values and old customs. From the beginning, the society has nurtured the folk songs, dances and traditions of almost all Croatian regions, including Zagorje, Prigorje, Međimurje, Lika, Dalmatia, Posavina, Podravina, Slavonia and the Croats of the Vojvodina region.
KUD Jablanovec operates through five sections: folklore, tamburica, drama, ethno and a choir. Members participate in numerous festivals at home and abroad, and performances at gatherings and events are opportunities in which they showcase their heritage.
Members are particularly proud of their costumes and kraluš, which they wear at gatherings and events. They were joined in the celebration by KUD Bistra, KUD Hruševec Kupljenski and KUD Vrapčanci, whose performances honoured the anniversary.
The celebration in Jablanovec gathered numerous visitors and friendly societies. The 20 years of work were marked by performances by members who nurture the tradition of Podgorje Bistranskog and other Croatian regions.
