Tourismological valorization of intangible cultural heritage of Serbia according to the Hilary du Cros method Cover Image

Tуризмолошка валоризација нематеријалне културне баштине Србије по Хилари ду Крос методи
Tourismological valorization of intangible cultural heritage of Serbia according to the Hilary du Cros method

Author(s): Željko Bjeljac, Aleksandra Terzić, Nevena Ćurčić
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Customs / Folklore, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , Sociology of Culture, Tourism
Published by: Филозофски факултет, Универзитет у Београду
Keywords: intangible cultural heritage; tourismological valorization; Hilary du Cros model; Serbia;

Summary/Abstract: The folk artistry of Serbia is rich in spiritual values tied to customs, celebrations, music, song, dance, games, stories and legends, and this kind of cultural heritage is presented through numerous festivals, events and tourist manifestations. In 2012, the network for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage was formed, comprised of the National committee for intangible cultural heritage, the Commission for admission into the registry of intangible cultural heritage, a network of coordinators and the Center for intangible cultural heritage of Serbia. These institutions have chosen 6 elements of intangible cultural heritage, out of 27 suggestions: the slava, the Đurđevdan ritual, the kolo dance, singing accompanied by gusle, Slovakian naive painting, the custom of making and lighting farmers’ candles, Pirot carpet weaving, and Zlakusa pottery as elements of cultural heritage which reflect the national and cultural identity of the Serbian people, and Slavic minorities. These elements of intangible cultural heritage have a certain tourism potential and can represent an important factor in the forming of the tourist brand of Serbia. In order to determine the importance of the 27 suggestions of intangible cultural elements of Serbia, an analysis was conducted, using an adapted form of the Hilary du Cros method of tourist valorization.

  • Issue Year: 9/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 195-217
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Serbian