July 31, 2019 – On August 3, the day before the celebration of the 304th Sinjska Alka, and on the eve of the Čoje celebration, a march of 28 historic troops from all over the Republic of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy will take place.
This incredible display of historical heritage will include:
– Honorary Protective Battalion of the Croatian Army
– Kravat Regiment Zagreb
– Bjelovar Border Guards – Husari
– Military Historical Unit Serežani – Županja
– Croatian Brotherhood – Bokelj Navy 809
– Zrinska garda Čakovec
– Turopolje bandiera
– Križevci Women’s Guard
– Bakar City Guard 1848
– Hajduk Society of Mijat Tomić – Tomislavgrad (BIH)
– Dubrovnik Muskateers
– Šibenik City Guard
– Vrana Knights – Pakoštane
– Klis Uskoks
– Sartigla – Oristano (ITA)
– Streličari Ballestra -San Sepolcro (ITA)
– Kumpanjija – Smokvica (Korčula)
– Kumpanjija – Blato (Korčula)
– City Guard Požega
– Samobor National Guard.
– Karlovac Guard
– 10. Company Ivanić Grad
– Varaždin Civil Guard
– Poljica prince – Society Poljica „sv.Jure“ – Priko (Omiš)
– Association „sv.Klement“ Sitno
– Slavonian Queen „Ljelje“ – Gorjanci (Đakovo)
– Honorary Protective Battalion of the Croatian Army
– Alkaruše – Sinj Majorettes
The program lasts all day. From 11 am, traditional and military customs will be performed by the Croatian Brotherhood – Bokelj Navy 809, including the Bokelj Round in honor of the Miraculous Lady Sinj, Honorary Guard Battalion of the HV and archers from San Sepolcro, accompanied by the City Music of Sinj and the Sinj Majorettes “Alkaruše”. In the afternoon, the entire procession passes through the city and the Alkar racetrack from 4:30 pm.
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In the evening portion of the program, as part of the 10th Sinj Village Fair, from 8:30 pm on Dr. Franjo Tudjman Square, traditional dances and songs will be performed by Kumpanjija from Smokvica – Tanac, Slavonian Queen Ljelje, and Kumpanjija from Blato – Dance of Colors. Admission is free!
