Macedonia the only country in Europe without an Archaeological Institute
Macedonia is the only country in the region and in Europe that does not have an archaeological institute. For this reason, according to Pero Ardzanliev from the Archaeological Museum, there are hardly any publications in the field of archaeology in our country. This was underlined at the forum of the Macedonian National Blue Shield Committee on the subject of "Theft of museum objects and illegal trade in cultural goods", in which Maja Konevska, the public prosecutor of the General Prosecutor's Office for the Prosecution of Organ…
WfPC and TLRC with a Statement on Respecting Macedonian Identity
The Writers for Peace Committee (WfPC) and the Translation & Linguistic Rights Committee (TLRC) note with concern the politics of exclusivist and hegemonic interpretation of history and the shared Balkan—and particularly Macedonian—cultural heritage, which is promoted and practiced by Balkan diplomats in the course of the previous three decades, and especially by the high Bulgarian political and institutional representatives during the last three years. This political discourse of negation of the Macedonian right of self-determination and…
Audio guide in Ukrainian language launched in Museum of Macedonian Struggle
A Ukrainian-language audio guide was launched at the Museum of Macedonian Struggle in Skopje, Macedonia. This is the first Ukrainian-language audio guide in this country and the 29th launched globally within the initiative of President's wife Olena Zelenska, the press service of the President’s Office informed on August 26. " Ukrainian-language audio guides aim to make international cultural heritage accessible to our compatriots, and Ukrainian language – notable to foreigners. Today we launch the 29th audio guide in our network. Eac…
Coronavirus: Carnival in Strumica and Prilep cancelled
The macedonian towns Strumica and Prilep cancelled their carnival events due the Coronavirus disease.
Museum of Macedonia opens exhibition of Western African ritual objects
Genuine wood objects used by the people of West Africa in various rituals will be displayed at an exhibition entitled "Ghosts of Africa: Ritual Western African Art". The exhibition opens tomorrow in the Museum of Macedonia in Skopje. Over 70 ritual masks, sculptures and fabrics featured in the exhibition are owned by the Museum of African Art in Belgrade, founded in 1977. Its items will be displayed in Macedonia for the first time in its four-decade existence. The wood pieces, dating back to the mid-20th century, were us…
Demir Hisar-City of Culture 2018 opens
Demir Hisar officially launched its year-long programme "City of Culture 2018" with a parade and performances within the Easter Folklore Festival on Sunday. Culture Minister Robert Alagjozovski and Demir Hisar Mayor Marjance Stojanovski opened the event. "It is no coincidence that Demir Hisar is the city of culture in 2018, taking into consideration its rich cultural heritage, including monastery St.Jovan Preteca, churches St.Jovan Bogoslov and St.Nikola in village Slepce, monastery St.Nikola in village Sloestica, c…
Traditional Macedonian ethno wedding in Novaci
Novaci municipality ended this year’s summer of culture with traditional event “Macedonian Ethno Wedding” over the weekend. Mogila residents Magda, 70, and Simon Pivkovski, 73, were married after 52 years of life as a couple. “The ceremony was held in church ‘St.Atanasij’ in Mogila village. Magda and Simon did not marry at the time, but now they are and Novaci municipality hosted their reception”, said the local authorities. The event also included a show of Macedonian folk costumes, a gastronomic contest and a music programme…
A 250 years old spice recipe lives on in Kratovo
The Donevski family from Kratovo are guardians of a 250 years old recipe for the spice known as k'cana sol - salt mixed with a unique blend of herbs and spices that is a staple of Macedonian cuisine. Stevce Donevski, the head of the house does not keep the recipe secret. And why should he - the k'cana sol, whose name implies the long process of battering the salt and the spices in a large mortar, is notoriously difficult to produce. It takes six hours non-stop over the mortar to produce the unique flavor of the k'cana sol. …
“Krusevo-ethno city” event kicks off
The 9th edition of “Krusevo-ethno city” event kicked off late Wednesday in celebration of the traditions and customs of Krusevo. Natives of Krusevo dressed in authentic clothes of Ottoman Turks and Macedonian revolutionary fighters, representing their fight for freedom, paraded around Krusevo, in commemoration of the anniversary of the Ilinden uprising that took place on August 2, 1903. Opening the event Krusevo mayor Gjorgji Damceski said that the event has the appearance of a big stage scene, with authentic scenery and costumes,…
Sheep shearing tradition lives on in Malo Ruvci
Shearing of the sheep is in full swing in the hamlet of Malo Ruvci near Prilep, whose very name means Little Wool in Macedonian. Vanco Micevski, our 67 year old host, explains how the herding trade is now torn between the tradition and new technologies. "I've been a shepherd since I was a kid. While my children were small, i would go to Prilep, where my family lived. Now, I reside full time in Malo Ruvci and I'm dedicated to the herd", says Micevski, who keeps 356 sheep, which is a major source of income for his fami…
Galicnik Wedding bride and groom presented
Tanja Calovska, 28, and Bosko Lepceski, 31, will be the bride and groom of this year's Galicnik Wedding, held on July 15-16. Both Calovska and Lepceski descend from the Galicnik region and are well-acquainted with the wedding customs. "I have been attending the Galicnik Wedding for 15 years and always had the wish to be a bride. This is a realization of my dream, continuing the tradition of my predecessors", said Calovska at Wednesday's press conference. Lepceski said it was an honor to resume the centuries-o…
Koco Filin - Macedonians were singing and dancing in downtown Solun
Koco Filin regularly visits his village of birth Ovcharani, in the Aegean part of Macedonia , Greece. In May this year, the mayor of Solun (Thessaloniki) is said to have invited Macedonian dance and music groups to perform Macedonian songs and dances in the centre of the town. Koco says he has not witnessed such a spectacle in many decades and was overjoyed to join fellow villagers in a round of dances in the centre of Solun. Radio Broadcast by SBS Macedonian HERE , or wait till player loads (if loading fails click HERE ):
Ivanov-Bokova: Macedonia supports UNESCO’s programmes for protection of cultural and historical heritage
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov met Saturday in Amman with Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO and discussed current and future activities and projects of Macedonia in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Both interlocutors reaffirmed the excellent cooperation between Macedonia and UNESCO and expressed readiness for its expansion towards further realization of projects in the areas of culture, education, science, communications, information, as well as programmes for youth…
More than 100 Cultural Events to Take Place in Berovo
Over 100 events will be organized in Berovo starting from mid-March as part of the eastern Macedonian town being named the 2017 City of Culture . The Macedonian Ministry of Culture has singled out 2 million denars to fund the manifestation, which offers plays, concerts, folklore concerts, exhibits, book promotions, performances given by theater companies and ensembles from Macedonia and abroad, concerts by soloists of the opera houses in Skopje and Sofia, etc. The cultural offer of the event is expected to contribute to boosting t…
Berovo – City of Culture 2017
The Ministry of Culture has selected Berovo as the 2017 City of Culture. “The programme of Berovo municipality contains concrete, quality and various cultural contents in all fields, characterized by broad genre diversity and stylish traits”, said the ministry. The programme includes performances by young and renowned artists, tours abroad, productions by bordering towns and institutions, thus securing equal cultural development and stimulating international cultural development of the municipality. Traditional festivals and e…
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