Croatian town keeps 19th century black Easter eggs tradition alive

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  • Croatian town keeps 19th century black Easter eggs tradition alive
  • Croatian town keeps 19th century black Easter eggs tradition alive

In northern Croatia, workshops are keeping alive the 19th century tradition of painting Easter eggs black. First, floral patterns are painted on to the eggs which are then dipped in black dye. Traditionally exchanged on the Sunday after Easter to symbolise friendship and kinship, the eggs are now listed as part of Croatia's registered cultural heritage.

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In northern Croatia, workshops are keeping alive the 19th century tradition of painting Easter eggs black. First, floral patterns are painted on to the eggs which are then dipped in black dye. Traditionally exchanged on the Sunday after Easter to symbolise friendship and kinship, the eggs are now listed as part of Croatia's registered cultural heritage.mitv
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