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Sanja PUPAC; Sofija VU\u010cI\u0106EVI\u0106:<\/strong> Tradition in motion: Srpski Kolovez as a reflection of cultural heritage<\/p>\n

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DOI: 10.63702\/csembe.2025.1.8.09<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Keywords: <\/strong>Intangible cultural heritage, traditional dance, traditional song, Srpski kolovez, tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Intangible cultural heritage encompasses traditions, customs, knowledge, and skills passed down from generation to generation, thus shaping the identity of communities. <\/span>It includes oral traditions, performing arts, rituals, social practices, traditional crafts, and knowledge of nature. In this context, song and dance are still living traditions, especially when it comes to the cultural heritage of the Republic of Srpska. The Srpski kolovez emerged as an inspiration drawn from the dance and musical traditions of the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This paper explores authentic dance elements and traditional songs, examining how they are transmitted, preserved, and adapted through stage performances. Choreographed dance forms and traditional singing make it possible to preserve authentic elements of cultural heritage while simultaneously adapting them to contemporary performance contexts. The emphasis is on how the performance of traditional dances enables generations to learn about their roots, understand and nurture musical heritage, while also preserving national identity and cultural diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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