Patronage request
The activities below have received the patronage of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The reports received by the Secretariat of the Convention on these activities are sometimes accompanied by additional information (press releases, etc..), which can be requested from Secretariat at ICH-Emblem@unesco.org.
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Kurentovanje 2024 03/02/2024 - 13/02/2024Ptuj, Slovenia Contact: Ptuj Tourism Public Institute (Slovenia) Marjan Ostrosko | The Kurentovanje Carnival is a traditional ethnographic festival, which happens in the same span between candlemas and the ash Wednesday. The carnival was named after the most famous and oldest traditional ethnographic character from the region of Ptuj - the Kurent/Korant. The carnival brings groups, individuals, communities, cultures and nations together. Older generations pass the knowledge, practices, and representations of cultural heritage to younger generations. |
Festival idrijske čipke / Idrija Lace Festival 16/06/2023 - 18/06/2023Idrija Contact: Zavod za turizem, Idrija (Slovenia) Ms Valerija Božič | The Idrija Lace Festival respects the rich tradition of Idrija Lace, which is a handmade bobbin lace, preserves its historical tradition and at the same time encourages innovation in the design and use of Indrija lace masterpieces. During the Idrija Lace Festival, the town of Idrija transforms into a lively lace center, where knowledge about this sophisticated skill is exchanged, experiences are passed on to new generations and strong friendships are woven that, like thousands of invisible threads, connect people around the world. This is a three-day event of ethnological, economic, educational, and cultural nature, which has been taking place in Indrija since 1953. |
Kurentovanje 2023 11/02/2023 - 21/02/2023Ptuj Contact: Javni zavod za turizem Ptuj (Slovenia) Marjan Otroško | The Kurentovanje Carnival is a traditional ethnographic festival, which is organized between Candlemas and Ash Wednesday. The Carnival was named after the most famous and oldest traditional ethnographic character from the region of the municipality of Ptuj, the Kurent. The Kurent is present for centuries in the area of Ptuj and the first Kurentowanje Carnival was held in 1960. Related element(s) : Door-to-door rounds of Kurenti Patronage report : Slovenian/English |
Kurentovanje 2022 02/02/2022 - 01/03/2022Ptuj Contact: Javni zavod za turizem, Ptuj (Slovenia) | The Kurentovanje carnival is a traditional international ethnographic festival, which happens in the time span between Candlemas and ash Wednesday. The carnival was named after the most famous and oldest traditional ethnographic character from the region of Ptuj - the Kurent/Korant. The Kurent/Korant is present for centuries in the area of Ptuj and the first Kurentovanje carnival was held in 1960. Since 2017 the rounds of Kurenti/Koranti are under the UNESCO protection of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Every year more than 10 different countries also contribute at the Ptuj Kurentovanje carnival, when their masks and ethnographic characters join the traditional carnival masks from the Ptuj area. More than 6. 000 ethnographical characters appeared at the Kurentovanje 2020 carnival. The characters are being presented through daily mask presentations, International carnival, Etno Fest, Ex tempore Carnival art festival etc. The international carnival of Kurentovanje has been under the patronage of the UNESCO organization for three years in a row until now. |
Škofjeloški pasijon / Škofja Loka passion play 21/03/2021 - 24/04/2021Škofja Loka Contact: Občina Škofja Loka (Slovenia) | Škofja Loka Passion Play is penitential Passion procession. It is the oldest preserved play in Slovene, which was written by Father Romuald Marušič in 1721 in the Capuchin monastery in the town of Škofja Loka. In Škofja Loka a folk play performed as a procession take place in the streets of the town’s medieval center during Lent and Easter involving more than 900 local performers. The Škofja Loka Passion Play, based on the ancient works od Capuchin monk, demonstrates 20 scenes of the stations of the cross and others from the Old Testament and New Testament. Performed in the dialect of the time it was written, the play takes place at a series of locations. In addition to the actors, 400 other volunteers from the community participate in the play(s production. Due to the complexity involved, the Škofja Loka Passion Play is only performed every six years. While it is considered to be an important part of local identity, the play also contributes to social cohesion giving residents involved an opportunity to connect with one other and feel like they contributing to their community. Knowledge and skills associated with the practice of the play are transmitted from older to younger generations by families who participate, and craftspeople assisting in the play’s production who host passing on know-how to others. In 2021 Škofja Loka Passion Play celebrates to historic moments first it is 300 tear since Father Romuald wrote passion play and second in will be first time that Škofja Loka Passion Play will be play since it was listed on UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Related element(s) : Škofja Loka passion play |
60th Interrnational Carnival Festival of Kurentovanje 2020 02/02/2020 - 25/02/2020Ptuj Contact: Javni zavod za turizem Ptuj / Ptuj Tourism Public Institute (Slovenia) | The Kurentovanje Carnival is a traditional international ethnographic festival, which happens in the time span between Candlemas and Ash Wednesday. The carnival was named after the most famous and oldest traditional ethnographic character from the region of Ptuj - the Kurent. The Kurent is present for centuries in the area of Ptuj and the first Kurentovanje carnival was held in 1960. Every year more than 10 different countries also contribute at the Ptuj Kurentovanje Carnival, when their masks and ethnographic characters join the traditional carnival masks from the Ptuj area. More than 6.000 ethnographical characters appeared at the Kurentovanje 2019 Carnival. The characters are being presented through daily mask presentations, International Carnival, Etno Fest, Ex tempore Carnival art festival etc. Related element(s) : Door-to-door rounds of Kurenti |
38th Idrija Lace Festival 14/06/2019 - 16/06/2019Idrija (Town Square, streets, exhibition gallery, Lace School, museum) Contact: Centar za idrijsko dediščino (Slovenia) | The Idrija Lace Festival is the biggest internationally recognized event of Idrija, dedicated to the tradition of lace making. The festival programme takes place over three days, from Friday to Sunday. During this time the town is alive with lace. Lace-made items by children and grown-ups fill the streets and shop windows are decorated with lace. There are exhibits of domestic and foreign lacemaking artwork, and lacemaking shops will open their doors to many visitors. The festival is becoming a much more popular international event through the involvement of foreign lace making centers, international craft and heritage projects, the participation of international guests and experts, and visitors from outside Slovenia. Related element(s) : Bobbin lacemaking in Slovenia Patronage report : English |
Kurentovanje Carnival 2019 02/02/2019 - 05/03/2019Ptuj Contact: Javni zavod za turizem Ptuj (Slovenia) | The Kurentovanje Carnival is a traditional international ethnographic festival, which happens in the time span between candlemass and ash Wednesday. The carnival was named after the most famous and oldest traditional ethnographic character from the region of Ptuj - the Kurent. The Kurent has been present for centuries in the area of Ptuj and the first Kurentovanje carnival was held in 1960. Every year more than 10 different countries also contribute to the Ptuj Kurentovanje carnival, when their masks and ethnographic characters join the traditional carnival masks of the Ptuj area. Related element(s) : Door-to-door rounds of Kurenti Patronage report : English/Slovenian |
International folklore festival FOLKART 25/06/2013 - 29/06/2013Maribor Contact: Cultural Centre Narodni Dom Maribor (Slovenia) Mrs. Alenka Klemencic | Patronage report : English |