2025Croatian Intangible Cultural Heritage (UNESCO) (C) - Set

Festivities of Saint Tryphon and the Kolo (chain dance) of Saint Tryphon
Festivities of Saint Tryphon and the Kolo of Saint Tryphon are the traditional features of Boka Croats who moved from the Bay of Kotor to Croatia. Festivities of Saint Tryphon are dedicated to Saint Tryphon, the patron saint of the Diocese of Kotor and the people of Boka. The Boka Croats brought the tradition with them to Croatia, where they have preserved it for generations. The bearers of this UNESCO-listed heritage are “The Boka Navy 809” Croatian Fraternities from Zagreb, Rijeka, Split, Pula and Dubrovnik.