HKUD LADO Geelong

HKUD LADO Geelong Official page of the Croatian Cultural Artistic Association - H.K.U.D. "LADO" Geelong Today, H.K.U.D.

The Croatian Cultural Artistic Association - H.K.U.D. “LADO” was founded in Geelong (Victoria, Australia) in 1972 by a young group of Croatian immigrants. From humble gatherings in the beginning, the group quickly grew and established itself as a strongly bonded community association. The name “Lado”, adopted from LADO, the National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia, was selected because from the out

set, the association’s central focus was on bringing the local Croatian community together and bridging the gap between the diaspora and their beloved homeland. "Lado" Geelong has over 100 active dancers, vocalists and musicians – and in their role representing the Croatian community, Lado’s performances are recognised and respected throughout Australia and the world.

We once again want to thank the Central State Office for Croats Outside the Republic of Croatia for their generous finan...
21/05/2026

We once again want to thank the Central State Office for Croats Outside the Republic of Croatia for their generous financial support, which funded our music program.

Their support allows our talented musicians to continue preserving and sharing the beauty of Croatian culture, tradition, and music for future generations. We are incredibly proud of the dedication, hard work, and passion shown by all of our performers and orchestra members.

Još jednom želimo zahvaliti Središnjem državnom uredu za Hrvate izvan Republike Hrvatske na njihovoj velikodušnoj financijskoj potpori kojom je financiran naš glazbeni program.

Njihova potpora omogućuje našim talentiranim glazbenicima da nastave čuvati i dijeliti ljepotu hrvatske kulture, tradicije i glazbe za buduće generacije. Neizmjerno smo ponosni na predanost, trud i ljubav koju pokazuju svi naši izvođači i članovi orkestra.

What a wonderful evening at this year’s Victorian Croatian Children’s Folklore Festival ❤️🇭🇷A huge congratulations to al...
21/05/2026

What a wonderful evening at this year’s Victorian Croatian Children’s Folklore Festival ❤️🇭🇷

A huge congratulations to all of the children who performed throughout the night. Your hard work, energy and enthusiasm on stage made us all incredibly proud. From dancing and singing to music and smiles, every group showcased the beauty of Croatian culture so beautifully.

Thank you to our fellow folklore groups — Hrvatski Folklorni Ansambl Zvonimir F.A Hrvatska Zora, Melbourne Folklorna Grupa Mladi Hrvati - Clifton Hill — for joining us and helping make the evening so special. It was wonderful to see our Victorian Croatian community come together once again through friendship, music and tradition.

A special thank you to Major Minor for keeping the celebrations going and creating such a fun atmosphere for everyone to enjoy throughout the night.

Thank you to Your Private Chef Catering Melbourne for their amazing catering, the food was delicious! We highly recommend them for your next event!

Most importantly, nights like these remind us why folklore is so important — our children are proudly keeping Croatian traditions, songs and dances alive for future generations.

Thank you to all who attended, supported and celebrated with us ❤️

We are incredibly proud to share the Great Lado Bake Off is being led by our very own Senior Performer, Ellena Siketa.Th...
04/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to share the Great Lado Bake Off is being led by our very own Senior Performer, Ellena Siketa.

This special fundraiser will help support Lado’s upcoming trip to Queensland, and we couldn’t be more excited to see our community come together over
homemade treats.

Whether you’re a baker ready to showcase your skills or simply want to come along, taste, and support, this is an event for you.

📅 Friday, May 29th
📍 Croatian Community Centre
⏰ 6:30pm
Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/DLSTW

LADO is proud to host this year’s Children’s Folkloric Festive!Come and support our smallest dancers as they share somet...
19/04/2026

LADO is proud to host this year’s Children’s Folkloric Festive!

Come and support our smallest dancers as they share something truly special from the heart, bringing folklore to life in the most beautiful way. It’s a night not to be missed!

📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
📍 Croatian Community Centre Geelong (Corio)
🕕 Doors open 6PM
🍽 Buffet Dinner + Entertainment by Major Minor

🎟 Tickets:
$75 Adults
$60 Pensioners
$30 Kids (5–12)
FREE under 5 (no seat)
👉 Tickets via Eventbrite

Welcome back to LADO 2026 ✨️ A new year, new memories, and the same proud traditions LADO Geelong welcomes all returning...
21/01/2026

Welcome back to LADO 2026 ✨️

A new year, new memories, and the same proud traditions

LADO Geelong welcomes all returning members and extends a warm welcome to our new dancers for 2026.

Rehearsals starting from Wednesday  28 January

🎶 Junior Band Showcase Night 🎶After two inspiring weeks of music workshops, our Junior Band is ready to share what they’...
16/01/2026

🎶 Junior Band Showcase Night 🎶

After two inspiring weeks of music workshops, our Junior Band is ready to share what they’ve learned with family and friends!

Join us for a special evening showcasing their achievements with visiting teacher Goran Hlebec from Zagreb

📅 Friday 23 January
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Croatian Community Centre – Main Hall
🍽️ Dinner available – bookings via Croatian Community Centre
📞 0431 882 870

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate these talented young musicians!

Introducing our committee for 2026Thank you to all our members that attended the AGM.Here's to a great year ahead!
04/12/2025

Introducing our committee for 2026
Thank you to all our members that attended the AGM.
Here's to a great year ahead!

Lado Annual General Meeting Sunday 23rd November at 3pmCroatian Community Centre, Bar EntryLooking forward to seeing you...
19/10/2025

Lado Annual General Meeting

Sunday 23rd November at 3pm
Croatian Community Centre, Bar Entry

Looking forward to seeing you there.

05/09/2025

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