PagArtFestival

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PagArtFestival is an arts festival held in Pag, a small renaissance stone town in Croatia known for its lace, cheese, and cultural traditions. The festival features a diverse program of classical music, opera, and visual arts performed in venues including the Church of St. Francis and St. Mary's Church. Performers have included renowned international musicians such as pianists Andrei Gavrilov and Konstantin Bogino, opera singer Dunja Vejzović, guitarists Aniello Desiderio and Zoran Dukić, and string quartets from Russia and the USA. The festival also showcases local talent, including amateur ensembles and traditional performances such as Paška robinja, a folk play symbolizing Croatian cultural heritage. The program incorporates exhibitions of local lace and photography, as well as poetry readings alongside musical performances.