Croatia celebrates Cravat Day

STORY: Croatia celebrates Cravat Day DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:44 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Cravat Regiment marching through the city center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): MIHOVIL BOGOSLAV MATKOVIC, Director of Cravat Academy 3. various of the Cravat Regiment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): MIHOVIL BOGOSLAV MATKOVIC, Director of Cravat Academy 5. various of the Cravat Regiment commander putting a tie on the sculpture at the main square STORYLINE: The annual Cravat Day was celebrated in Zagreb, Croatia on Wednesday, commemorating national heritage - a necktie. The Cravat, a symbol of culture and style, originated from the red neck scarves worn by Croatian soldiers serving in France in the 17th century. Croats believe that they have introduced neckties, a famous modern accessory, to the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): MIHOVIL BOGOSLAV MATKOVIC, Director of Cravat Academy "The necktie was born in Versailles in the 17th century when Croatian soldiers arrived with neckt