Firing a mortar
Element in the Register of the intangible cultural heritage:
Date of inscription:
22/02/2019
Subdomains:
Firing a mortar is a traditional way of celebrating Easter and May Day, as well as certain local festivities and ceremonies. It originates from the folk belief that noise drives away evil forces. It is carried out by groups all across Slovenia.
The bearers of the element of the intangible cultural heritage are (2):
1. Cultural Society Možnar Koroška Bela,
2. The Association of bell-ringers and mortarists Kamna Gorica.
