Young People from Lesok: Friendship and Tradition
Young people from Lesok needed space where they can get together and develop creative activities to mingle with other cultures and develop closer ties with their peers from other nationalities from the neighboring villages such as Albanian, Turkish etc. In the Youth Creative Centre they will be able to make friends and get to know each other’s cultural heritage and tradition.  more 

Maiden Well - Water and Joy again
Inhabitants from Topusko neighborhood and the Environmental Association “Planetum” from Strumica have restored the old splendor of Maiden Well. Apart from being a water-supply facility, it is again the place where young and elderly people gather together. The well has renewed the traditional values and habits of the local population.  more 

A picnic in Lesnovo
The location “Borja” in the vicinity of the monastery “St. Gavril Lesnovski” will be landscaped with grass, benches, information board as to become a valuable gathering site with a breathtaking view of the village, the monastery and the dramatic view of interesting rocks with many caves and cave churches.  more 

The Diligent Hands of the Blacksmiths
The blacksmiths from Berovo still produce manually. They expressed a wish to modernize production and to pass over their craft to the younger generations. In cooperation with the association “Romanela” from Berovo, and with the support of the artist Slavica Janeslieva, they enlarged their forged iron programme, by adding an artistic value to the products.  more 

Lokuv - Deshat's mouintain eye
Road-signs, wooden tables and a pedestrian track are being constructed in the vicinity of Lake Lokuv on the mountain Desat - a relict from the glacial era. The inhabitants from Rostuse, Trebiste, Velebrdo, Bituse and the neighbouring villages will invite the citizens of Macedonia to promote the “Mountain Eye”, along with the other natural resources and cultural and traditional heritage once the project reaches its final phase.  more 

Zvegorska Surva
The association “Iskon” and local inhabitants decided to exhibit their masks and “Zvegorska Surva” - the carnival they are so proud of. One day, a group of masked people marched through the centre of Skopje causing attraction and taking the breath of the passer-bys.  more 

The Vivid world of the Yuruks
The Yuruks from the municipality of Karbinci (Stip region) will present their splendid world of colors, ornaments, emboridery in sterling silver and silk, their special music, instruments and dances. This ethnic community from Turkish nationality lives in the rural area of the region Plackovica and Lakavica. They will be able to present their plentiful heritage by means of a brochure, catalogue and an exhibition in Skopje.  more 

Dont't forget your souvenir from Krusevo
Dont't forget your souvenir from Krusevo
Krusevo has just acquired space for organizing exhibitions, presentations, chamber concerts and other cultural events. Part of the Cultural Centre “Naum Naumovski Borce” was refurbished. You can now get home-made accessories and handcrafts in the recently opened GALLERY AND SOUVENIER SHOP, first of its kind in Krusevo.  more 

Amazing Mokrino springs
The founts in the vicinity of village Mokrino SPRING FROM THE VERY ROOTS of century-old maple trees. Inhabitants consider this amazing natural phenomenon their cultural heritage and want to share it with others. They landscaped the area around the springs and printed promotional flyers.  more 

The beauty of diversity
Ethnic differences are our treasure - this is the message of women from the Tetovo villages of Dobroste, Neraste, and Tearce. They have expressed their cooperation through the restoration of the weaving craft. Visit these villages and become assured that it is tradition that binds people together!  more 

For happy weddings
The newlyweds, wedding guests and musicians at the famous Galicnik Wedding have received new authentic traditional costumes and musical instruments to enrich this traditional event. Some of the traditional costumes and instruments are sold or rented out which enables the self-sustainability of this unique event. At “Petrovden” (St. Peter’s Day), come to the Galicknik Wedding!  more 

The woodcarvers from Banja Bansko (the Bansko Spa)
Some of the inhabitants of the Institution for rehabilitation of persons with special needs at Banja Bansko have learned the traditional woodcarving skill. They have organized a selling exhibition in Strumica and one in Skopje. Come and see how skill and hope are carved into the wood!  more 

Craftsmen workshops at Pelister
In Malovista people again weave using goat hair, and woodcarving and weaving crafts are being restored. Knowledge of these crafts is passed on to the youth in order to have such crafts again asserted in this village which is the only one within the “Pelister” National Park. Come and enjoy the nature and the traditional heritage of Malovista!  more 

The new location of the Monument of Freedom
The Monument of Freedom at the Vardarski Rid archeological site will be transferred to a new location - the Mrzenski Rid. It will again become a centre where people from Gevgelija can gather and organize cultural and other events.  more 

The Varos Fair
Several citizen associations and local people restored the traditional fair at Varos. Ask for a brochure and a map to visit cultural and historic values of Varos: middle-age churches, the “Markovi Kuli” (the Marko's Towers), the monastery of St. Arhangel Mihail…  more 

Women transfer tradition
Women from the Struga villages of Velesta and Delogozda are significant holders of this region's tradition and future development as well. They have produced and sold traditional costumes and objects and, through two village fairs, have promoted the cultural heritage of this region  more 

Children discover Mariovo
The children camp of “Itar Pejo” was attended by 30 children; older people from Staravina and Gradesnica gladly showed these children the natural and cultural beauties of Mariovo: middle-age churches, ancient bridges, clear rivers, layered cheese, natural honey, forest fruits …. You also can discover forgotten Mariovo  more 

The magic of potter wheels
Potter wheels are still spinned in Vransetica. In these, almost in a magic way, the clay turns into many various shapes. “Vagan” (plates), “tava” (pans), “grne” (water containers), and “dule” (water pitches) are created. The masters of the ancient craft gladly pass on their knowledge to young people. Come and feel the magic of the clay beneath your own hands!  more 

A green spot in a volcano crater
Young people from Kratovo, a town built in a volcano crater, with great enthusiasm and much volunteer efforts, have developed a green park area, a place for sitting parties and holding cultural events. You can here enjoy the nature, the two centennial pine trees, and a view of middle-age towers!  more 

Vevcani - A Living Museum
The people of Vevcani use various ways to restore and present their heritage. Original customs, carnival feasts, enjoying the marvelous environment with exceptional springs… At the holidays of “Lazarica”, “Gjurgjovden” or for the January 13 carnival - be in Vevcani - the living museum!  more 

Culture days in Vrapciste
In Vrapciste, during the Days of Culture, all people speak the same language - togetherness. Various cultures in this region build a multiethnic tradition of folk dances of "oros", "cocecs", and wrestler (pelivan) fights, and many other things you can see live only in Vrapciste.  more 

On a picnic at the Smolari Waterfall
Use the path developed by the inhabitants of Smolari village and the Novo Selo municipality; climb one hundred stairs through a thick wood, and admire the refreshing beauty of the Smolari Waterfall!  more 

The Young, the Old, and the Tradition
Children from Krivogastani were collecting stories and traditional objects from older people. You can now visit the memorial room open in Krivogastani and see a part of the cultural heritage of their region.  more 

The Multicultural Dolna Reka
Young people from Rostuse, Bituse, Velebrdo and other villages got to know each other better by investigating their customs and traditional costumes. If you visit multicultural Dolna Reka, you will be able to see how differences become richness!  more 

The new youth of an old city house
An old city house in Bitola, a protected monument of culture, has been restored and turned in a Youth Culture Centre. This is a place where young people can creatively spend their time. Visit us at 29 Tsar Samoil Street in Bitola!  more 

The glow of the Old Bazaar
How to restore the lost glow of the Old Skopje Bazaar? How to bring back craftsmen, visitors, food, the dance and the music, and vivacity? A forum has been established guided by this idea and, in its work, it has been balancing needs, possibilities, plans, and wishes. Become a part of the new life of the Old Bazaar!  more 

On a fair in Porece
The inhabitants of Rastes, Samokov and nearby villages as well as craftsmen from other places in Macedonia present their craftsmanship pieces of art at the traditional Porece Fair. Please ask for a tourist map and a guide or visit the Website developed by local inhabitants in cooperation with ethnology students in Skopje. Please come!  more 

The peace and blissful beauty of Prespa
The villages of Stenje and Konjsko constitute Prespa's exotic part. At the lake's shore, nearby the small church of St. Ilija hidden in the greenish cover of endemic foya trees, or walking along a marked path to the Lisa beach - you will find peace and beauty!  more 

Readers' Club
The inhabitants of the Babino Selo village have established a Readers' Club through which the culture of reading is promoted. The “Albi” library is a local attraction and you will find national cuisine specialties in the nearby restaurant.  more 

Closely meeting the Kolesino Waterfall
The Kolesino Waterfall causes admiration at any season - you will freshen up there in summer and be astonished by its frozen beauty in winter. Now, you can reach it easily and fast by using a path developed by local inhabitants  more 

Loom colours
In Rusinovo, looms are still made manually, domestic wool is still spinned and woven in the traditional manner. Exceptional colorus and motives emerge from zealous hands knitting threads of various colours. Look for thr Rusinovo loom colours!  more