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Горанска свадба у деведесетим годинама двадесетог века
Gorans Wedding in 20th Century 90’s

Author(s): Miljana Radovanović
Subject(s): Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Sociology of Culture, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Етнографски институт САНУ
Summary/Abstract: Contemporary Gorans wedding is discussed in the light of the attending and of the preserving of a several century old tradition in rural communities of župa (ancient district) Gora in the Šara Mountain, based on personal fieldwork notes. It is well-known that Gorans have been inhabiting in the cities as "pečalbars" (season labourers) for more than 150 years and that they have been returning to Gora every year for St. George's day and for the weddings.

  • Page Range: 261-265
  • Page Count: 5
  • Publication Year: 2002
  • Language: Serbian