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Honouring the voices shaping culture and creativity across the region The Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WB) project, supported by the European Union, has successfully highlighted the power of storytelling in
Unmasking the shadows: The ancient ritual that brings darkness to light in Ratevo Every year, the small village of Ratevo in North Macedonia becomes the stage for an ancient, spine-chilling ritual. Shadows emerge
Discover how Tuzla’s late ’90s techno scene united communities and reshaped cultural activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina Discover the origins of Tuzla’s techno scene in the late 1990s as key players share how
Tracing the legacy of Yugoslav cinema’s trailblazing women directors Original text was published here. “I was interested in human destiny rather than politics”, said Gordana Boškov, a Yugoslavian and Serbian director and screenwriter,
A tiny treasure trove: Exploring Macedonian cultural heritage in the smallest ethno museum Article was originally published HERE. You can easily learn about Macedonian history and culture in Tetovo, you just have to
A witness to history and human resilience Original article was published HERE. Neglect in the post-communist era forced a Bosnian architectural gem to close years ago. But it continues to live in urban
Unmasking copaganda: How TV police dramas shape public perceptions of law and order Original text was published HERE. Television series dedicated to the work of police officers and detectives have been among the
Exploring the struggles, opportunities, and contrasting realities faced by emerging artists in North Macedonia and Albania Original article was published HERE. Young visual artists often navigate through a maze of challenges as they
Exploring the tough choices female artists face beyond their creativity The podcast episode, entitled “Artists above Dichotomy,” presents three artists: Aleksandra Đukić, Mona Lacko, and Jelena Grujicić. In this episode, authors Tamara Tica
Exploring creative potential and overcoming challenges One of the participants of the Culture and Creativity programme for the Western Balkans is Sofija Borković, author of the podcast Living outloud. In Sofija’s words, the
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
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
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
A glimpse into the rich history and economic significance of the royal mint during the Ottoman Empire Original article was published here. “Mehmed, son of Khan Murat, bright victory to him in 1470”,
Reviving history: The intricate art of painting restoration at Subotica City museum Original text was published here. “The old paintings, centuries old, frames lined up one after another like in a queue, patiently
A journey through time and transformation Disclaimer: Original text was published here. Tuzla – a city thousands of years old, today the third largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuzla – a city