Association for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Tradition “Sahan”
17-10-2025
Vogošća (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
The Association for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Tradition “Sahan” is once again organizing the Ethno Street Art 6 cultural heritage festival. This sixth edition is dedicated to intangible cultural heritage, with a special focus on knitting. The program features a women’s competition in knitting woolen socks – priglavci, performances ofsevdalinka songs, and a handicraft exhibition all aimed at preserving and promoting the traditions ofthe Bosnian-Herzegovinian people.
Program of the Ethno Street Art 6 Festival
- Festival Opening
- Woolen Socks Knitting Competition – Priglavci
Women from different regions compete in traditional woolen sock knitting.
- Sevdalinka Performances
Performances by musicians and singers of traditional Bosnian sevdalinka songs.
- Handicraft Exhibition
Display of tradition al handicrafts and artisan works by local artists.
- Traditional Knitting Workshops
Practical workshops for visitors who want to learn basic knitting techniques.
- Jury Decision
The jury announces the winners of the knitting competition.
- Festival Closing and Awards Ceremony
The festival will be promoted through various channels, including media outlets, posters, banners, the official website, and social media platforms: Facebook: Udruženje Sahan (Association Sahan) and Instagram).
Text as provided by the organiser(s).
