Gnijezdo vila ptica lastavica (orzanje) – Zemunik Donji, HR

KUD “Sveta Kata” Zemunik Donji Marko Mitrović - Lead Voice (poziva) Ante Pinčić - Lead Voice (orzi) Mladen Jermen - Second Voice (pratnja) Coorganiser – Tamara Perić Lyrics (original): Oj, gnijezdo vila 'tica lastavica A vila ga je devet godinica I desetu za sedam miseci Deder, vilo, Bog te veselio, oj! Siv sokole mili moj Oj lipo ti je brate pogledati Kroz Hrvatsku zemlju prošetati I vidjeti seljaka u selu U njegovom trošnome odjelu Na glavi mu dična crvenkapa Košulja mu bila oko vrata Krožet gaće modre su mu boje Znak hrvatske trobojnice to je, oj! Oj, kad smo jednu i još ćemo jednu Ova jedna da nam bude vrijedna O moj kole, moj si svakojako Sunce mi te ogrijalo žarko Oj, braćo moja, 'ko želite znati Jednu ću vam pismu zapivati Što su danas te moderne žene Braćo moja, poslušajte mene Svaka cura dok je u majčice Mirnija je od svake ovčice Lipa, mlada, zgodna i poštena Svak bi 'tija da mu bude žena Niti psuje, nit' ružno govori Crkvi iđe i Bogu se moli A kad ode iz majčina krila Nije snaja ono što je bila Počne psovat, ništa neće radit Svekrvon se pomalo inadit Pet-šest puta dnevno kavu pije Cigareta puši dvi kutije Ne poštiva ni svekra, ni muža Jezičinu do kolina pruža, oj! Primakni se njoj Oj lako ti je pijanu zapivati I žalosnoj majci zaplakati Teško j' kapi na šašavoj glavi Biser zlatu na prljavu vratu Teško j' stricu kad 'rani sinovca I curici poći za udovca Teško j' vuku kojeg vrane rane' A junaku kad ga žene brane Teško j' bačvi koja se rasuši I magarcu na velikoj suši Teško j' kad je kuća kapavica Još je teža žena lajavica Pokrij kuću pa neće kapati Ljubi ženu pa neće lajati rano, joj! Siv sokole mili moj KUD "Sveta Kata” Zemunik Donji is an ensemble that nurtures and passes on local cultural traditions of the Ravni Kotari region since 1996. The group's activities are based on a multi-generational commitment - the group's members include both older residents who are guardians of traditions and younger generations who are passionate about learning local songs, dances and customs. KUD Sveta Kata focuses on recreating unique elements of northern Dalmatian heritage, such as traditional songs i.e. ojkanje, pjevanje uz kolo and the presentation of traditional rituals and dances. Orzanje (also called Ojkanje) – a traditional polyphonic singing style, cultivated in Dalmatia, Velebit, Lika, Kodurn, and Karlovac. As described in the Harvard Dictionary of Music: Ojkanje is a particular style of melismatic singing with sharp and long-lasting voice-trembling on syllables “oy” or “hoy”. According to experts, ojkanje is a relic of singing from the Ilirian region of ancient Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Monte Negro). In 2010 this style was included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage as “Ojkanje singing”, in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. In Pridraga, this technique is called "orzanje". Zemunik Donji is a picturesque village in Croatia, located in the Ravni Kotari region in Northern Dalmatia, just a few kilometers from Zadar. Ravni Kotari is an area with an extremely rich ethnographic tradition, which is also reflected in the culture of Zemunik Donji. The village is known for nurturing traditional folk music. Ravni Kotari is a region in northern Dalmatia, Croatia, stretching between Zadar and the Krka River. It is an area with an unusually rich history and tradition combining many cultures. The fertile plains located here have been conducive to settlement and agriculture for centuries, making Ravni Kotari a place where Slavic, Venetian, and Ottoman influences mingled. The region is known for its strong folk traditions, expressed mainly through music, dances, and crafts. Traditional music includes distinctive ojkanje songs and kolo dancing, performed during festivals and events. These art forms not only provide entertainment, but also express identity and belonging to a region that has gone through various political and cultural transformations over the centuries. — About us – Balkan Polyphony is a field research project that collects traditional music from the Balkan area. We are not interested in any ideologies, we don't take sides in any historical conflicts. What interests us is traditional culture and its musical intricacies. — Our Partners: National Museum Zadar, Ethnological Department