Slava, celebration of family saint patron’s day

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2014
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Description: In Serbia, families, neighbours and friends celebrate a holiday in honour of the Orthodox Christian patron saint, Slava. A specially designed candle is lit in the family home, then wine is poured over a Slava cake, which is then cut crosswise, rotated and broken into four parts and lifted up. Women play an important role in transmitting knowledge within families concerning the performance of rituals, their meaning and purpose. The Slava feast reinforces social relations and encourages dialogue in multi-confessional areas.
Country(ies): Serbia
© Ethographic museum in Belgrade, 2013
Duration: 00:08:17 - Support: DVD (0101000004)