Croatian folklore inspiration: Lado











*all the photos taken from the site of Croatian National Dance Ensemble http://www.lado.hr/

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  1. Unknown3 October 2013 at 03:37

    Bellissime foto Ivana!
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  2. Bárbara Marques3 October 2013 at 04:27

    The first picture is so beautiful :)

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  3. Dressed With Soul4 October 2013 at 01:31

    Thanks for showing this great pictures with the traditional dresses! I like <3

    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena

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  4. Alexandra Zakharova4 October 2013 at 13:46

    oh, I'd love to see this folk dance with my own eyes!!! It's really wonderful, I'm sure! Those costumes are adorable) Thank you for sharing!!!

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  5. Cakin svet6 October 2013 at 10:51

    Wow kakve fotke, svaka cast ;)

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