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.
The name MOREŠKA originated by Mauro - Moris so in the Spanish language originated in the Italian adjective Morisca Moresco, or war dance in connection with the Moors - Moris is called Italian MORESCA.
It is assumed that the first Moreska performed in Spain Lerida 1150th Reminiscence as the expulsion of the Moors.
By its content, Korcula Moreska the fight for the girl and in this regard stems from the traditional Mediterranean stories and legends of which is perhaps the oldest and most famous one about the Trojan War, although the actors in Korčula Moreška others.
Moro, son of the Black King has kidnapped a girl (Bula) the White King. After a short dramatic action that takes place through a dialogue between the sea and the Bull, and later the White King, the armies of both the kings face.
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