Brides are ready at Shrovetide, Pretzels at Lent

O pustu so zrele neveste, o postu pa preste

The bilingual publication Brides are ready at Shrovetide, Pretzels at Lent: Shrovetide Customs in the Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage presents descriptions of carnival heritage elements in Slovenia that were entered into the Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage by the end of May 2025. Fifteen traditional carnival customs are presented: the Cerkno Laufarija, Borovo gostüvanje, the Door-to-door Rounds of Shrovetide Ploughmen, Škoromatija, the Door-to-door Rounds of Kurenti, the Drežnica and Drežniške Ravne Shrovetide customs, Šelmarija, the Vrbica Šeme, the Zagorica Mačkare, the Ponikve Mačkare, the Mozirje Carnival, the Shrovetide Rounds of the Loče Mowers, Ploughmen and Wedding Guests, the 'Pulling' the plank, the Lig Shrovetide custom, and the Shrovetide Rounds of Animal Characters.

The publication was edited by Anja Jerin and Adela Pukl. Prof. Dr. Janez Bogataj (Professor Emeritus) contributed his perspective on the still-vibrant Shrovetide heritage in the article Brides and Spinning Wheels Also Change, while Anja Jerin and Adela Pukl outlined the current state of Shrovetide heritage in Slovenia in their contribution Shrovetide Customs in the Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovenia with Regard to the Implementation of UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003) in Slovenia.

Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2008–2025)

Register

The updated Slovenian–English publication presents all elements of intangible cultural heritage that were entered into the Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage between 2008 and May 2025. A total of 133 elements of intangible cultural heritage are presented.

Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2008–2023)

Register nesnovne kulturne dediščine (2008-2023)

The updated Slovenian–English publication presents all elements of intangible cultural heritage that were entered into the Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage between 2008 and March 2023. A total of 115 elements of intangible cultural heritage are presented.

Register nesnovne kulturne dediščine (2008-2025)

Register

V dopolnjeni slovensko-angleški publikaciji so predstavljene vse enote nesnovne kulturne dediščine, ki so bile med letoma 2008 in majem 2025 vpisane v Register nesnovne kulturne dediščine. Predstavljenih je 133 enot nesnovne kulturne dediščine.

O pustu so zrele neveste, o postu pa preste

O pustu so zrele neveste, o postu pa preste

Dvojezična publikacija O pustu so zrele neveste, o postu pa preste: pustne šege v Registru nesnovne kulturne dediščine prinaša na vpogled predstavitve enot pustne dediščine v Sloveniji, ki so bile v Register nesnovne kulturne dediščine vpisane do konca maja 2025. Predstavljenih je 15 tradicionalnih pustnih šeg: Cerkljanska laufarija, Borovo gostüvanje, Obhodi pustnih oračev, Škoromatija, Obhodi kurentov, Drežniški in Ravenski pust, Šelmarija, Vrbiške šeme, Zagoriške mačkare, Ponikovske mačkare, Pust Mozirski, Pustni obhodi ločkih koscev, oračev in svatov, Vleka ploha, Liški pust in Pustni obhodi živalskih likov.

Publikacijo sta uredili Anja Jerin in Adela Pukl. Svoj pogled na danes še živo pustno dediščino je s prispevkom Tudi neveste in preste se spreminjajo v publikaciji podal zasl. prof. dr. Janez Bogataj, Anja Jerin in Adela Pukl pa sta v prispevku Pustne šege v Registru nesnovne kulturne dediščine Slovenije z ozirom na implementacijo Unescove Konvencije o varovanju nesnovne kulturne dediščine (2003) v slovenskem prostoru orisali trenutno stanje pustne dediščine.

Register nesnovne kulturne dediščine (2008-2023)

Register nesnovne kulturne dediščine (2008-2023)

V dopolnjeni slovensko-angleški publikaciji so predstavljene vse enote nesnovne kulturne dediščine, ki so bile med letoma 2008 in marcem 2023 vpisane v Register nesnovne kulturne dediščine. Predstavljenih je 115 enot nesnovne kulturne dediščine.

Promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Promocija nesnovne kulturne dediščine

To mark the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Slovene Ethnographic Museum is also publishing a volume featuring addresses by representatives of institutions involved in intangible heritage in Slovenia, along with contributions from experts from Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Germany, discussing various aspects of promoting intangible cultural heritage.

Documenting and Presenting Intangible Cultural Heritage through Film

Dokumentiranje in predstavljanje nesnovne kulturne dediščine s filmom

This monograph on an underdocumented yet highly relevant topic—intangible cultural heritage and film—focuses attention on various experiences of working with film in the context of intangible heritage.

"The chapters range from analytical to practical and will be of particular interest to museum professionals and heritage custodians. The monograph offers a fresh perspective on ethnographic film and its role as a mediator of heritage. It is a valuable contribution to the literature on intangible cultural heritage and paves the way for further discussion about film within and about intangible heritage, as well as its role in heritage policy."
— From the review by Dr. Felicia Hughes-Freeland

Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovenia (2008–2015)

Register žive kulturne dediščine Slovenije

Since 2008, the Register of Living Cultural Heritage has been in development, with 42 elements entered by the end of August 2015—some of which have been declared masterpieces of national significance.

Through brief descriptions of the elements, drawn from the Register maintained by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia, this booklet aims to present elements of Slovenia’s intangible cultural heritage registered between 2008 and 2015, helping to raise awareness of its value. It also seeks to encourage heritage bearers to submit proposals for inclusion, as the Register is one of the key tools for identifying and preserving Slovenia’s intangible cultural heritage.

Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovenia (2008–2016)

Register žive kulturne dediščine Slovenije

Since 2008, the Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage has been in development, with 56 elements entered by the end of 2016—some of which have been declared masterpieces of national significance.

With brief descriptions of elements taken from the Register, maintained by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia, this booklet aims to present the intangible cultural heritage of Slovenia listed between 2008 and 2015, raising awareness of its importance. It also hopes to encourage heritage bearers to submit proposals for entry into the Register, which serves as one of the tools for documenting and preserving Slovenia’s intangible cultural heritage.