Diko moja i marama tvoja – Pridraga, Ravni Kotari, HR

Описание: KUD Luzarica
Ana Zubčić – Lead voice/prvi glas
Marina Čulina, Mirjana Zubčić, Miljana Kokić, Anka Čulina, Draginja Kokić, Slavka Golubić, Sretka Narančić, Marija Marić – Bass/bas

Pridraga is located east of Zadar, in the Karinsko more basin, Ravni Kotari region, Croatia. Although it is a coastal village, some elements of shepherd culture have been conserved in the rituals, costumes and language of the residents. The Pridražani have preserved many old songs and a unique harmony that links the Dinaric and Adriatic zone.

KUD Luzarica was founded with the aim of preserving traditions in Pridraga. It took its name from Our Lady of the Rosary (hr. Gospa Luzarica), the patron saint of the church which was destroyed during the last war. The repertoire of the group includes traditional shepherd songs, bećarac songs and ritual songs related to wedding rituals and celebration of Christmas. They have also preserved a vocal technique called "orzenje" (the type of "ojkanje"), which is very rare in that zone. In addition to songs, the group also performs dances, including the "nijemo kolo" ('silent kolo'). The members attach importance to traditional costumes, which is one of the elements of their identity.

"Diko moja i marama tvoja" is a traditional song known to the entire Ravni Kotari with various lyrics. It is sung in ,,na bas” style.

Lyrics (HR)
Diko moja i marama tvoja
Uspomena nezaboravljena
Došlo mi je pismo od dragana
I u njemu dva lista đirana

Lyrics (ENG)
My love, even your scarf
Is an unforgotten memory
I got a letter from my sweetheart
With two leaves of pelargonium inside

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