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The toolkit of of good practices is one of the outcomes of the project ETNOFOLK that involved project partners from four countries of Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia). The objective was to collect examples of good practices in preservation, promotion and utilisation of folk culture heritage. Browse the Good Practices below or read more about the toolkit.

• Competition in Cooking Štiarc (Traditional Dish of Miners)
  Slovakia | Food and Beverages, Rest Days and Celebrations, Food

  The event of cooking traditional dish štiarc has been organised since 2001 in the originally mining village of Špania Dolina, the reservation of folk architecture.

• Wooden Houses with Traditional Ornamental Painting in Čičmany
  Slovakia | Folk art

  Traditional timber houses in Čičmany are famous for their ornamental decorations. The ornaments are inspired by the local embroidery tradition. Owners of private houses preserve the objects in their original state and maintain the spirit and a representative symbol of the village. In 2013, the Čičmany ornament was inscribed on the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovakia. Selected ornaments were used for the design of the dresses of the Slovak Olympic team (London 2012, Sochi 2014).

• The House „U Lukáčov“ in Dobrá Niva
  Slovakia | Structures and Buildings, Performances, Costumes

  The village of Dobrá Niva is situated in Central Slovakia. A number of houses in the village have kept their original architectural characteristics. The house „U Lukáčov“ has been a protected architectural monument since 1992.

• Reconstruction of Public Spaces in Dobrá Niva
  Slovakia | Structures and Buildings

  After devastating floods (1990 and 1999) and storms (2007), the main square was severely damaged and needed a reconstruction. The local authorities decided to do it in a way that respects and reflects the history and rich folk culture traditions of the village.

• Hontianska paráda – The Hont Parade in Hrušov
  Slovakia | Rest Days and Celebrations

  The Hont Parade (“Hontianska paráda”) in the village of Hrušov evolved from a small local festival of Hont folklore into a widely known and popular meeting of all lovers and supporters of traditional culture. It presents rich cultural heritage of the village and of the entire region of Hont.

• Radvanský jarmok – The Radvaň Fair in Banská Bystrica
  Slovakia | Rest Days and Celebrations

  The fair has a continuous tradition of more than 350 years. It has developed from an originally economic regional event to a significant cultural and social event. Today it is oriented toward a presentation of best craftsmen that keep traditional character of folk crafts.

• Salamander Parade in Banská Štiavnica
  Slovakia | Rest Days and Celebrations

  Banská Štiavnica (and its surroundings) has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1993 due to its unique symbiosis of architecture, environment and technical landscape.

• Easter in the Ski Resort Chopok South
  Slovakia | Easter, Food

  Employees of the restaurant at the ski lift annually prepare an Easter feast for visitors. The offer reflects regional culinary culture (lamb goulash, ham, eggs). In order to emphasise a festive Easter atmosphere, regional folk musical ensemble/ band plays local/ regional repertoire of songs. This small event is not a reconstruction of the folk version of the Easter holiday, but it reminds all visitors of the festivity and the significance of Easter traditions. At the same time it demonstrates identity and regional belonging of local organisers.

• The Slovak and European Championship in Cooking and Eating Halušky, Turecká
  Slovakia | Food and Beverages, Pastry - other

  Halušky competition in Turecká is a part of a broader annual event called Fest Halušky Turecká which is a combination of a competition in cooking and eating traditional dish “halušky” with musical and dance performances on stage. The main attraction remains the competition in cooking and eating halušky which is considered the Slovak national dish. The competition promotes traditional culinary culture and supports its preservation.

• Wooden Carved Crosses in Detva and the Detva Calvary
  Slovakia | Woodworking

  Wooden carved crosses that can be found along roadsides, by churches or other sacred places are typical material culture phenomena of the Podpoľanie region in Central Slovakia.

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