Legends of love and fertility: Mystical sites in the Balkans Two mysterious places in the Balkans: the White Bridge in Vranje, Serbia, and the Black Stone in Veles, North Macedonia are steeped in legends and historical narratives that continue to captivate the imagination of locals and visitors alike. The White Bridge is a poignant symbol of a tragic love story between a Serb and
Article Archive: August 2024
Preserving heritage: The enduring artistry of clock repair and woodworking in an age of rapid technological change Original article was published here. Liljana Bogojevic and Blagoja Trpkov, in their late 70s, are part of the decreasing number of traditional craftsmen in Serbia and Macedonia. Their dedication to clock repairment and woodworking creates a strong contrast to the youth’s fading interest in old crafts. Their
Artistic expression as a path to inclusion Original article was published here. Vulnerable groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia often live on the margins of society due to underdeveloped support systems. But there are initiatives in Zenica and Novi Sad that help their integration into the community through art. Wednesday is the favourite day of the week for Sandro Valentic from Zenica. On