Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Every year, a delegation from the Alka Knights Society participates in the Procession of Remembrance that honours all the victims of Vukovar and attends the commemoration of the anniversary of the death of Dr Franjo Tuđman, Croatia’s first president and honorary Alka duke.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Vukovar, 06 May 2017– Ceremonial Alka of Sinj held in honour of the city of Vukovar – a site of special piety and a place of great importance to all Croatian veterans.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 29 May 2016 – 1st Ceremonial Equestrian Parade, a military and equestrian spectacle that also included the participation of alkars of Sinj, held in honour of Zagreb War Veterans Day and City of Zagreb Day.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

New York, 29 March 2016 – Exhibition ˝300 Years of the Alka of Sinj˝ ceremonially opens in the building of the United Nations in New York. In May, this exhibition was also set up on the premises of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Washington.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 04 August 2015 – Alkars participate in the Ceremonial Procession in honour of the Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders and the 20th anniversary of Operation Storm.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Split, 06 July 2015 – Procession of alkars on the West Coast Promenade and Riva held in honour of the 300th anniversary of the Alka of Sinj, together with an accompanying programme on the Riva.

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Brussels, 05 May 2015 – Exhibition of photographs opens at the European Parliament in honour of the 300th anniversary of the Alka of Sinj. In honour of this occasion, alkars and alkar’s squires march through the streets of the European capital.

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Zagreb, 15 February 2015 – Delegation from the Alka Knights Society attends the inauguration of Croatian president Kolinda Grabar Kitarović.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Željezno (Eisenstadt), 25 October 2014 – Alkars from Sinj pay a visit to Burgenland Croats.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 04 October 2014 – As part of the commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the Alka and the miraculous defence of Sinj, ceremonial procession of the entire Alka troop held in Zagreb, together with a celebration on Josip Ban Jelačić Square.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Rama, 13 October 2013 – Alkars with their squires and members of the Governing Board, Supervisory Board and the Court of Honour visit Rama and tour the region from where our ancestors arrived in the Cetina region 300 years ago.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Vienna, 16 July 2011 – Delegation of alkars attends the funeral of Austrian Archduke Otto von Habsburg.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 05 June 2011- Alkars participate in the mass held by Pope Benedict XVI.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Geneva, 14 December 2018 – Members of the Alka Knights Society Visit the historical "Vieux Grenadieres" guard in Geneva.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Chicago – In honour of the 100th anniversary of the Society of our Lady of Sinj which gathers Croatian emigrants in Chicago, alkars and alkar’s squires participate in the traditional ceremonial procession on the streets of Chicago, bearing the image of their heavenly protector, Our Lady of Sinj.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 18 June 2005 – As part of the commemoration of the jubilee 290th Alka of Sinj, the exhibition "Alka of Sinj 1715-2005 – Restoration and Protection" opens at the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb, presenting restored objects from the rich collection of Alka uniforms, equipment and weapons. Entire Alka procession marches on the streets of Zagreb in honour of this occasion.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Lourdes, 24-31 May 2005 – Alkars participate in the 13th Croatian, i.e. 47th International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 13 December 1999 – Alkars and alkars’ squires bow before the casket of Dr Franjo Tuđman, Croatia’s first president and honorary Alka duke, and stand ceremonial guard.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 08 August 1999 – The entire Alka procession performs at the head of the ceremonial procession in honour of the opening of the 2nd Military World Games in Zagreb. Commander Ivan Zorica given the honour to bring the torch to the stadium to light the flame.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Rome, 25 November 1998 – Audience with Holy Father John Paul II. Alkars, alkar’s squires, Governing Board, Court of Honour and Supervisory Board received at Paul VI Audience Hall together with 17,000 other people from all over the world. Holy Father personally presents and salutes the alkars of Sinj. In return, the alkars sing to him the chorus of the Marian song Zdravo Djevo.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 30 May 1997 – Alkars participate in the procession Ramparts of Victory in honour of Statehood Day.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 12 January 1996 – As part of the Guard of Honour of the 1st Croatian Guard Corps, a delegation of alkars greets American president Bill Clinton at Pleso Airport. Alkar Stipe Šimundža presents president Clinton with a gift from president Tuđman.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Munich, Oktoberfest, 20-22 September 1996 – Performance by alkars enjoyed by several thousand festival visitors, thus successfully promoting Croatian culture and tourism.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 30 May 1995 – Alkars lead the historical troops of the ceremonial procession in honour of Statehood Day.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 16 October 1990 – Alka procession marches through the stadium in Maksimir before the beginning of the friendly international football match between the USA and Croatia.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 28 May 1991 – Alkars participate in the historic event of the first muster of the National Guard Corps on the stadium in Kranjčević Street in Zagreb.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 15 October 1990 – Alkars participate in the procession in honour of the return of the statue of Ban Josip Jelačić to the central city square.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Budapest, 1988 – Alkars participate in the first international meeting of hussars held in Budapest in honour of the 300th anniversary of the first hussar regiment established in Hungary.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Belgrade, 04 May 1981 – Alkars, alkar’s squires and Governing Board of the Alka Knights Society visit the grave of Josip Broz Tito in honour of the first anniversary of his death together with politicians from Sinj.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Belgrade, 1980 – Alkars pay their last respects to Josip Broz Tito, president of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and honorary Alka duke.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Bietigheim-Bissingen, 06 September 1975 – Visit of alkars organised in honour of the 200th anniversary of horse breeding in the Baden-Württemberg region.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 12 May 1946 – Ceremonial Sinj Alka held on the stadium in Maksimir in honour of the Third Congress of the Unified League of the Anti-Fascist Youth of Yugoslavia, with Bruno Vuletić as the winner.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 10 April 1942 – Alkars visit the capital of Zagreb in honour of the first anniversary of the foundation of the Independent State of Croatia.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Belgrade, 18 October 1934 – Delegation of alkars attends the funeral of King Alexander I Karađorđević.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Zagreb, 12 August 1928 – Alkars attend the funeral of Stjepan Radić.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Belgrade, 07 June 1922 – Ceremonial Sinj Alka held in honour of the wedding of King Alexander I Karađorđević and the Romanian princess Mary, with Jozo Tomašević as the winner. The King and Queen congratulate the winner, and the Queen presents him with a gold cigarette case.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Vienna, 12 June 1908 – Alkars participate in the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj
Alka of Sinj and alkars outside Sinj

Solin, 1891 – Alkars welcome and escort Emperor Franz Joseph I on his trip from Solin to Split.

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