Intangible heritage

UNESCO defines the intangible culture as practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills that communities recognize as part of their cultural heritage. This intangible cultural heritage, transmitted from generation to generation, is constantly recreated by communities and groups in response to their environment, their interaction with nature and their history, and provides them with a sense of identity and continuity, thus promoting respect for cultural diversity and human creativity.

In Slovenia it is usually divided in the following areas:

oral traditions and folk literature (e.g. storytelling)
performances and presentations (theatre e.g. Škofja Loka Passion Play, singing, instrumental music)
customs and habits (seasonal customs e.g. Kurentovanje or Mardi Gras at Cerknica)
knowledge and practices concerning the environment
traditional craftsmanship (e.g. lacemaking from Idrija)
cultural environment

Its safeguarding is based on the UNESCO Convention (2003) and the state law on natural and cultural heritage (2008). It has been coordinated by Institute of Slovene Ethnology and will be eventually enlisted in the national register. This list, however, provides you with some of the ongoing intangible cultural events as well as with the main institutional contacts for your convenience.

Idrija Lace Festival

Idrija lace, 2005

For centuries the town of Idrija has been associated with mining and lacemaking as its trademarks. The Idrija Lace Festival has presented works of Idrija Lace (idrijska čipka) since the early 1980s. Every June lacemakers show their creations in the streets of Idrija, lacemaking competitions and exhibitions are organised, and thematic lacemaking workshops are held. It is also possible to buy technical equipment for lacemaking and to view exhibitions of other folk trades and crafts.

This vivid festival is accompanied by the international lacemakers' gathering, workshops, demonstrations, competitions, concerts, and outdoor parties.

Due to health crisis in June 2020 a virtual festival takes place online.

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Upcoming events abroad

6 Jun 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Sarajevo Youth Theatre

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A projection of "Terra Magica", a documentary about viticulture and winemaking in Slovenian region Goriška Brda. Organised and promoted by Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Sarajevo.
at the Sarajevo Wine Weekend
13 Jun 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Ex-YU Rock Centar Sarajevo

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Opening of an exhibition "Slovenian Rock - Slovenski rock". Organised by Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Sarajevo in honour of Slovenian Statehood Day.

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Current events abroad

1 Jun 2024

Croatia Zagreb Park Ribnjak

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Slovenian vocalist and harpist Raiven will be performing live at the Zagreb Pride Parade.
at the Zagreb Pride