SWORD DANCE MORESKA, ISLAND OF KORCULA

Moreska is a romantic war dance with swords came in 12-13. century in the Mediterranean. It is assumed that the Moreska in Korcula came in the 16th century from Spain, across Southern Italy and Dubrovnik. Later, through the centuries Moreska izčezla from the Mediterranean and is only now looming in some parts while in Korcula is deeply rooted in its present form as an attractive war dance with swords is unique in the world.