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Happy Easter With A Croatian Tradition

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Giant hand-painted Easter Eggs exhibition in front of the Zagreb Cathedral, Croatia
Giant hand-painted Easter Eggs exhibition
in front of the Zagreb Cathedral, Croatia

Happy Easter!

To all who celebrate Easter: May you feel the hope of new beginnings, love and happiness throughout these Easter holidays and beyond throughout your life. And those who do not celebrate Easter: May love and happiness fill all your days.

I hope you will enjoy the photo gallery here of giant Easter eggs hand painted by joint efforts of Croatian artists as well as children across Croatia. This is a wonderful Croatian tradition that celebrates joy, peace and love. PLEASE CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENJOY THE FULL GLORY IN THIS EASTER EGG ART

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Easter egg Croatia

Big Easter eggs Zagreb Croatia

Following photos are details on Easter eggs painted for the Zagreb Easter Exhibition in front of the Cathedral:

Giant Easter Eggs Croatia 2015 detail

Giant Easter Egg Croatia 2015 detail 2

Giant Easter Egg 2015 Croatia detail

 

Croatian Easter 2015

Croatia giant Easter egg 2015

Croatia giant easter egg 2015 detail

Croatia 2015 Easter egg

Croatia 2015 Easter big eggs detail

Away from the capital Zagreb the joy of giant Easter eggs continues:

Croatian artists at work in Pitomaca
Croatian artists at work in Pitomaca

 

In Otocac the children celebrate love and togetherness
In Otocac the children celebrate love and togetherness

 

Town of Koprivnica has its own Easter egg display
Town of Koprivnica has its own Easter egg display

 

Kids know what they want for Easter egg decoration Sveta Nedjelja, Island of Hvar
Kids know what they want for Easter egg decoration
Sveta Nedjelja, Island of Hvar
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  1. bambangpriantono - From Indonesia For You Avatar
    bambangpriantono – From Indonesia For You

    Happy easter for all Christians.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Bambang

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  2. Leyla Avatar
    Leyla

    Nice Pictures 🙂 Happy Easter to you too..

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Happy Easter, Leyla

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  3. john flanagan Avatar
    john flanagan

    A lovely sharing, Ina, – Thank You

    Big Hugs

    john

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, John, they’re such works of loving art. Happy Easter

      Reply
  4. Gallivanta Avatar
    Gallivanta

    Happy Easter to you, too. We have something similar happening with eggs here. http://www.thebigegghunt.co.nz/

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Love it, Gallivanta – Happy Easter

      Reply
  5. SAN_jeet Avatar
    SAN_jeet

    Happy Easter .. Happy weekend

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you SAN-jeet, Happy Easter

      Reply
  6. CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES Avatar
    CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

    Happy Easter!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Happy Easter Croatian Center of Renewable Energy Sources

      Reply
  7. Simona Avatar
    Simona

    HAPPY EASTER hugs!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Big hugs Simona – Happy Easter

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  8. davidprosser Avatar
    davidprosser

    What a splendid tradition and what fantastic artwork !. I wish joy to all over this period whether celebrating as a Christian or not.
    xxx Massive Hugs Ina xxx

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      I imagine myself one day taking a picnic fold-up chair and watch the creation of artists at this. Happy Easter David

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  9. Martina Ramsauer Avatar
    Martina Ramsauer

    These Easter eggs are fantastisch! Happy Easter also to you. .🐥🐣🐰

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      They ooze breathe joy and happiness, Happy Easter Martina

      Reply
  10. Corina Victoria Sein Avatar
    Corina Victoria Sein

    Gorgeous! The best days for you and the your loved ones.
    Superb! Cele mai frumoase zile pentru tine ți cei dragi ție.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Corina. Happy Easter to you and your family and friends

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  11. gpcox Avatar
    gpcox

    Happy Easter! These huge eggs are magnificent! I wish we did more here in my town for the day.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Happy Easter, gp – and so we share happiness on this Easter weekend. I particularly like the giant eggs children painted and how they danced around the egg once finished. A real community spirit 🙂

      Reply
  12. jasna guy Avatar
    jasna guy

    Such beautiful and joyful expressions of culturally inspired work.
    Thank you for sharing and Sretan Uskrs!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Sretan Uskrs/Happy Easter, Jasna

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  13. kcg1974 Avatar
    kcg1974

    Thank you for sharing this fabulous tradition of decorating Easter eggs. Amazing artwork by the children of Croatia. I so loved your post!!! Happy Easter to you! 😊🐰🐤🌸🌺

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Kim. Happy Easter to you, your family and friends

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      1. kcg1974 Avatar
        kcg1974

        Blessings to you. 🙏

      2. inavukic Avatar
        inavukic

        And hugs to you as well Kim 🙂

      3. kcg1974 Avatar
        kcg1974

        😊

  14. Darren Scanlon Avatar
    Darren Scanlon

    They are truly works of art. Stunning!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      I think so too, Darren – and the good feeling that goes with them should remain always. Happy Easter.

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      1. Darren Scanlon Avatar
        Darren Scanlon

        Anything that creates a smile should be actively encouraged! happy easter to you 😊

      2. inavukic Avatar
        inavukic

        Indeed so, Darren – Happy Easter and all the days that follow

  15. kcg1974 Avatar
    kcg1974

    Reblogged this on Chronic Conditions & Life Lessons and commented:
    A gift to us sent from Croatia via families and children who decorated the most fabulous ‘Easter Eggs’ I’ve ever seen. Thank you Sarah Vernon. Happy Easter!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you for the reblog, Kim 🙂

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      1. kcg1974 Avatar
        kcg1974

        You’re so welcome. I could not believe how beautiful their artwork is. Much love within their brushes. ❤️

      2. inavukic Avatar
        inavukic

        Fabulous they truly are – to merge one’s art creation with that of another in a same space is just so wonderful 🙂 The joy of Easter all around

      3. kcg1974 Avatar
        kcg1974

        😊 Huge….

      4. inavukic Avatar
        inavukic

        😀

  16. patgarcia Avatar
    patgarcia

    Hi,
    The pictures are beautiful. Happy Easter.
    Shalom,
    Patricia

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Patricia. Happy Easter

      Reply
  17. SD Gates Avatar
    SD Gates

    Those are amazing eggs. Do the eggs stay up year round?

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      I wish they stay there all year round, SD Gates. They’re put away after Easter Week and every year new ones get painted and created but I do think some of the “old” ones might get shared to other towns the following year

      Reply
  18. Let's CUT the Crap! Avatar
    Let’s CUT the Crap!

    These are stunning, magnificent, gorgeous. This is the first time I’ve heard of this tradition. <3

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      So pleased I introduced you to this beautiful side of life, Let’s cut the crap 🙂

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      1. Let's CUT the Crap! Avatar
        Let’s CUT the Crap!

        I’d feel in fairyland is I stood next to one of these over-sized beauties. 😀

      2. inavukic Avatar
        inavukic

        Me too, I think I’d feel like Alice looking into wonderland 🙂

      3. Let's CUT the Crap! Avatar
        Let’s CUT the Crap!

        Yes, I know what you mean! <3 <3

  19. Aliosa Avatar
    Aliosa

    Happy Easter, Mrs. Ina Vukic !!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
    Regards,
    Aliosa.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Happy Easter, Aliosa to you, your family and friends

      Reply
  20. Explorer In Love Avatar
    Explorer In Love

    Happy Easter to you too! Your town looks lovely, the decorations are great!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Happy Easter Marlena 🙂

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  21. Carol Balawyder Avatar
    Carol Balawyder

    These Easter Eggs are fantastic. What a wonderful tradition. Thank you, Ina for your kind Easter wishes and I wish you the same tenfold.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Happy Easter Carol, to you, your family and friends. I love this “naive” art and how the joint effort of several artists on one egg produce beautiful stories about Croatia. And to think that in the past few years children are “in on the act” is just so warming – tradition will survive 🙂

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  22. K'lee L. Avatar
    K’lee L.

    Very beautiful and smile-inducing! Happy Easter to you!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Happy Easter, K’Lee. Thank you

      Reply
  23. utahrob Avatar
    utahrob

    Thanks for the follow. 🙂

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      So welcome, Robert – Happy Easter 🙂

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      1. utahrob Avatar
        utahrob

        Happy Easter back at ya.

      2. inavukic Avatar
        inavukic

        🙂

  24. Maverick ~ Avatar
    Maverick ~

    Very nice. Happy Easter! 🙂

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Maverick and a very Happy Easter to you

      Reply
  25. kellie@writingmoment Avatar
    kellie@writingmoment

    What beautiful pics! Stunning artwork, thank you for sharing 🙂

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Glad you like them,Kellie – Happy Easter

      Reply
  26. mihrank Avatar
    mihrank

    Rejoice and sing praises to God. For Jesus Christ has risen from the dead, just how he had promised. Here’s wishing a very happy Easter to you and your family. May your hearts be filled perpetually with compassion, hope and love.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you so much Mihran! May joy and peace and love fill all your days and your family’s and friends, also

      Reply
  27. deutschtrailer Avatar
    deutschtrailer

    Beautiful Pictures, big thanks and Just a nice Easter weekend ….💗💗💗

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      To you too Deutschtrailer, much happiness, love and complete peace. Hugs!

      Reply
  28. Sunman Avatar
    Sunman

    Beautiful. Happy Easter to you and all your blog followers.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you Sunman! Happy Easter and many, many good wishes for the days that follow – to all

      Reply
  29. Graham Stephen Avatar
    Graham Stephen

    Those are wonderfully decorated eggs! They must really brighten up their surroundings.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you Graham, for me – I seem to want to adore them at all times, cherish the love that created them. Happy Easter

      Reply
  30. Christy Birmingham Avatar
    Christy Birmingham

    Wow, such artistic talent! Thank you, Ina, for the beautiful share here. Happy Easter 🙂

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      I love them, Christy. They tell such a strong story of love, collaboration, peace, community…Happy Easter

      Reply
  31. Tanveer Rauf Avatar
    Tanveer Rauf

    wish peace and love to you and all humankind

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you Tanveer, likewise 😀

      Reply
  32. M E Cheshier Avatar
    M E Cheshier

    Wow! Very amazing eggs! Love the artwork and the tradition!
    Blessings to you! Happy Easter!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Happy Easter ME Cheshier and thank you 🙂

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      1. M E Cheshier Avatar
        M E Cheshier

        Ditto! And you are most welcome!

      2. inavukic Avatar
        inavukic

        🙂

  33. Kev Avatar
    Kev

    Wow, those eggs are amazingly beautiful. It’s so nice to have such a delightfully positive post at this time of the year. 🙂 Hope you had a great Easter, Ina! 🙂

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thanks Kev – yes had a great Easter Sunday and hope you and yours did too. Cheers all the way 🙂

      Reply
  34. Grand Mader Avatar
    Grand Mader

    Amazing! Happy Easter – I am a little late, but Resurrection is ongoing 🙂 Piękne

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Indeed Grand Mader – much joy in all your days ahead 🙂

      Reply
      1. Grand Mader Avatar
        Grand Mader

        Many thanks 🙂

  35. Russel Ray Photos Avatar
    Russel Ray Photos

    I like!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Aw, thanks Russel 🙂

      Reply
  36. psychologistmimi Avatar
    psychologistmimi

    how beautiful! thanks for sharing these with us

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you for saying so, psychologistmimi 🙂

      Reply
  37. Miranda of Violet's Veg*n e-Comics Avatar
    Miranda of Violet’s Veg*n e-Comics

    What a lovely tradition! Beautiful 🙂

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you Miranda 🙂

      Reply
  38. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Happy Easter Ina – these are the most amazing art-decorated eggs.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you Mary and Happy Easter and all days that follow to you too. So much love and enthusiasm accompanied the creating of these wonderful eggs – pure joy to see

      Reply
  39. jmsabbagh Avatar
    jmsabbagh

    Beautiful tradition ,happy and blessed Easter.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Jalal – Happy Easter 🙂

      Reply
  40. veronika Avatar
    veronika

    Sretan Uskrs i Uskrsne Blagdane.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Hvala Veronika i vama takodjer. Thank you Veronika, Happy Easter and all the days that follow to you too

      Reply
  41. Aquileana Avatar
    Aquileana

    Stunning post… Those easter eggs are impressive, Ina…
    Best wishes to you. Aquileana 😀

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Aw thank you so very much, Aquileana and may sunshine and love stay your way every day 🙂

      Reply
  42. Heartafire Avatar
    Heartafire

    This is so beautifully amazing, hats off to the artist, all the hours and work put into this! It’s lovely, thanks for sharing it Ina.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Hollie

      Reply
  43. Cynthia Reyes Avatar
    Cynthia Reyes

    Wow. Such beauties! I hope you had a good Easter.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thanks, Cynthia and yes Easter was fabulous 🙂

      Reply
  44. merrilanil Avatar
    merrilanil

    Truly amazing artworks !!

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Cheers!

      Reply
  45. michelinewalker Avatar
    michelinewalker

    This post is delightful Ina. Thank you.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Aw, thank you, Micheline 😀

      Reply
  46. Kamila Pala Avatar
    Kamila Pala

    Wow, what a lovely set of photos wit special eggs! Thanks for sharing. Kamila

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Kamila 🙂

      Reply
  47. JoelF Avatar
    JoelF

    oh my, this is so artful! love the eggs, i mean the designs.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thank you, Joel 🙂

      Reply

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I’m Ina

I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia.  I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.

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