Articles for category: Sjeverna Amerika

Croatian Embassy in Washington D.C. Celebrates the 1100th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Croatia

Washington D.C. – On Friday November 21, the National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCACF) hosted a distinguished evening reception at the Croatian Embassy in Washington D.C., commemorating the 1100th Anniversary of the coronation of King Tomislav, Croatia’s first king. The event was co-hosted by the Croatian Academy of America (CAA) and the D.C. Chapter of the Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP D.C.). The program was moderated by President of the CAA John Kraljić, and featured a panel of speakers who are Croatian professors in Croatian Medieval history: Dr. Tomislav Galović, University of Zagreb; Dr. Dragan Damjanović University

FOTO Više od 350 tamburaša slavilo hrvatsku kulturu na 38. TamFest-u

Tijekom tri dana tamburaši i folkloraši iz cijele Amerike slavili su hrvatsku kulturu, tradiciju i zajedništvo. Od 7. do 9. studenog održan je 38. Tamburaški festival odraslih tamburaša i plesača Hrvatske bratske zajednice Amerike (HBZ). Festival je okupio 17 tamburaških i folklornih ansambala s više od 350 sudionika pod okriljem HBZ-a, koji su se ove godine susreli u Tropicana Hotel & Casino u Atlantic Cityju. Na ovogodišnjem TamFest-u sudjelovali su Hoosier Hrvati (Merrillville, IN), Penn-Sembles (Versailles, PA), Selo (Columbus, OH), Žumberčani (Cleveland, OH), Ansambl Svetog Nikole (Aliquippa, PA), Zvuci Domovine Hrvata Korduna (Cleveland, OH), Sevdah (Conway, PA), St. George Adult

Croatian Poetry in US: Boston, Portland and New York

Mid November in the Boston area is filled with many cultural events, and this Friday it included a conversation with the Croatian author Monika Herceg, as she introduced her book Closed Season. This book tour was organized by the publisher Sandorf Passage which has published a number of Croatian authors. Book introduction and signing took place at the Brookline Booksmith, one of New England’s premier independent bookstores, which hosts an award-winning events series including the groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series. The event was opened by Pierce Alquist, the director of the Series focusing on stories of migration, the intersection of politics and

Croatian Wine at 2025 American Wine Society National Conference

Grgich Hills Estate, Grgić Vina and other wines enjoyed by passionate wine explorers This weekend at the 2025 National Conference of the American Wine Society, taking place just outside of Washington, DC, there were two specific sessions that focused on Croatia, Croatian wines and the Croatian-American winemaking legend. The American Wine Society is a national US organization of more than 6,000 passionate wine explorers consists of over 180 regional chapters across the United States, and its emphasis is on educating members to appreciate wine from across the globe through regional and national wine events, formal training and wine courses.  The

Croatian Pride Shines at Brooklyn FC`s “Croatian Appreciation Day”

Brooklyn, NY — “Malo nas je, al’ nas ima” – “there may not be many of us, but we’re here.” That phrase perfectly summed up the atmosphere at Brooklyn FC’s Croatian Heritage Day, held at Maimonides Park in Brooklyn, New York. The club celebrated the arrival of Croatian sisters Ana and Kristina (Kiki) Marković, both members of the Croatian Women’s National Soccer Team, who recently joined Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League. The event was co-organized by the Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP), the Croatian American Media Association, and the Facebook group Hrvati u New York’u. Sports enthusiast Daniel Pedišić played

Testing the Croatian Beauty Brand L’Adria: A Local Gem with Global Potential

Croatia may be known for its stunning coastline and rich cultural heritage, but it’s also home to a rising star in the world of skincare L’Adria, a homegrown beauty brand that blends clean ingredients with a thoughtful approach. I recently had the chance to test three of their standout products: the Eye Patches, the Clarifying Serum, and the ever-popular Lip Oil and I’m happy to report that the hype is well deserved. From the moment you unbox a L’Adria product, it’s clear this isn’t just about pretty packaging (though it’s minimalist and elegant, which I love). Each formula reflects a

Veliki uspjeh hrvatskog startupa: SPLX postao dio američkog Zscalera

Splitska tehnološka tvrtka SPLX AI, poznata po inovacijama u području sigurnosti umjetne inteligencije, postala je dio američke kompanije Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), globalnog lidera u području kibernatičke sigurnosti sa sjedištem u San Joseu u Kaliforniji. Zscaler je u službenom priopćenju istaknuo kako će se tehnologija SPLX-a integrirati u Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platformu, koja ovom akvizicijom dobiva napredne alate za shift-left otkrivanje AI imovine, automatizirano red teaming testiranje i upravljanje (governance). “Danas činimo važan korak u jačanju uloge Zscalera kao pouzdanog partnera koji pomaže organizacijama da sigurno usvoje umjetnu inteligenciju”, izjavio je Jay Chaudhry, osnivač i glavni izvršni direktor Zscalera.

Croatian Heritage Day u New Yorku: Sestre Ana i Kiki Marković zvijezde Brooklyn FC-a!

U subotu, 8. studenoga, stadion Maimonides Park na Coney Islandu u New Yorku bit će ispunjen crveno-bijelim kockicama! Ženski nogometni klub Brooklyn FC poziva na Croatian Heritage Day, poseban događaj posvećen dolasku nogometašica hrvatskog podrijetla i hrvatskih reprezentativki, sestara Ane i Kiki Marković, koje su novo pojačanje kluba. Nakon utakmice protiv DC Power FC-a, koja počinje u 15:00 sati, navijači će imati priliku upoznati sestre Marković, fotografirati se s njima te sudjelovati u ekskluzivnom druženju koje organizira Brooklyn FC u suradnji s Croatians Onlineom, ACAP-om i Facebook grupom Hrvati u New Yorku. Ana Marković (25) pridružila se Brooklyn FC-u nakon

Three Days of Insightful Panels, Inspiring Keynotes, and New Collaborations: The 9th Annual ACAP Conference in Chicago Concludes Successfully

The largest gathering of Croatian-American professionals brought together over 400 participants and 90 speakers. The 9th Annual Conference of the Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP) brought together more than 400 participants, 90 speakers, and 30 sessions at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, reaffirming its status as the most significant event connecting the Croatian diaspora, business leaders, and academia across the United States. Under the theme “The Drive to Succeed: Our Croatian Edge,” the three-day program combined thought-provoking discussions, inspiring personal stories, and high-level networking — all centered on the power of Croatian identity as a driver of global success.

Croatian Heritage Day Meets Paws at the Pitch – Next Saturday!

Next Saturday, November 8 at 3 PM, Brooklyn FC takes on DC Power FC in Coney Island as we celebrate Croatian Heritage Day! Join us as we honor Brooklyn’s vibrant Croatian community, and meet Brooklyn FC’s Ana & Kiki Marković after the match. Wear your red and white, wave your flags, and join us for a matchday full of heritage and heart! Get Croatian Heritage tickets HERE. PAWS AT THE PITCHA fan favorite returns! Saturday, November 8th is also Paws at the Pitch – a pet-friendly matchday experience featuring giveaways, local adoption partners, and dog-friendly seating. Each pet-friendly ticket includes