Pogranicze kultur. Serbowie i Chorwaci
On the Brink of Cultures – Serbs and Croats

Summary/Abstract: The Balkans are called “the thumbnail of Europe” because there focused various ethnic groups with different customs, traditions and different religions on their area. An example of a conflict between such peoples can be the Serbo-Croatian relations. Analyzing the individual elements of the culture and identity of the Serbs and the Croats, undoubtedly we can see many differences. These differences, sometimes actually considerable and not allowing to the agreement, can help us understand why these two neighboring nations acted so often against each other. On the other hand, it seems to me that history has got a large impact on these relations. Despite the differences, even considerable ones, it is possible to build relationships based on mutual respect and trust. The fact that different languages are spoken, that different religion is confessed, whether one identifies with other cultural circle, does not mean that we should become enemies. The European Union’s motto is “Unity in diversity” which means that we do not need to be the same to be able to communicate. And yet, the experience of the reciprocal differences allows to derive from other cultures and improve our own culture.

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