Curiosities from Serbian folklore

There are five Serbian monasteries and three medieval churches on the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage List. In addition to them, folklore in Serbia is a new contender for the world list of cultural assets of exceptional universal value, more precisely - the Serbian kolo. In addition to the carol, the jewel of our tradition are folk songs, which have no composer but were collected and written down directly by people from the people, exclusively from memory.
 

Play "kolo" so that the whole world understands you

Kolo, as a traditional game of the Serbian people, is still very popular today. No celebration, wedding, or gathering of world officials can go without a car. It was danced in all countries around the world, and the best ambassadors of culture were precisely folklore artists. Shop games were danced by the national ensemble "Kolo" even at an NBA game, and folklore in Serbia was also played for the Guinness Book of Records. Little is known that the most numerous folklore society of Serbia, the Belgrade Academic Cultural Art Society "Ivo Lola Ribar", performed in the United Nations building in New York and sold out as many as 16 concerts in "Madison Square Garden" as part of a tour of the USA in the 80s . That's when the saying "Being from Lolina is a matter of prestige" was born. Today, this respected folklore society of Serbia magnifies significant events such as the OSCE session, represents our country in the UAE, Russia, Belarus, Japan, performs at world festivals around the world and represents the best ambassadors of Serbia in the world.

Flute, piper, duduk

The harmony and number of members contributes to the top quality of the program, which, wherever it is performed, is accompanied by applause from the audience, and numerous awards are proof of the quality of Serbian folklore. The wealth of costumes from all over Serbia, girls' braids and the smiles of everyone who proudly dances on stage, is attractive on all continents. When the sounds of the Serbian flute are heard, there is no one whose heart does not dance, even if he does not come from these areas. The first to use it were shepherds, while today its role is artistic and serves to perform cartwheels and songs for entertainment. This is precisely why the best gifts from Serbia are our original, traditional, Serbian products, such as this wind instrument - a colorful wooden flute, which you can also buy online through our store.

Vest, anteria and opanci

Even those who are not fans of folklore, admire the ease with which the artists dance and try to secretly learn and dance a step. The most attention is attracted by the variety of Serbian folk costumes. This, once everyday clothing, signified the ethnicity of the Serbs, which distinguished them from the powerful conquerors. Each folklore society of Serbia uses a different folk costume, depending on where it comes from and what games it plays. The most frequently used parts of the costume, and also the best gifts from Serbia, are: shirt with embroidery, skirt, apron, sajkača, belt or cloth, waistcoat, libada, shalwars, scarf, socks and anklets.

Opanci - old Serbian crafts

Opanci (đonaši) are very popular Serbian products. This traditional Serbian footwear is made of tanned cowhide with a thick sole and a special tip (beak) that represents the opanka decoration. Folklore in Serbia without them is unimaginable, so all those who play folklore know that during the game they must be well fixed to the leg with straps that go around the ankle. These original, handmade Serbian products are carefully preserved from being forgotten, and can also be beautiful memories and gifts from Serbia. All types of models, as well as available sizes, can be found on our website through the online store, and you can also find novelties in our ethno offer - a leather belt with a decorative border, as well as a belt with a beak, made of pure leather.