Traditions and everyday life in SlovakiaFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Slovakia. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
10 keepsakes from Slovakia
Christmas in Slovakia are very traditional, family oriented and full of chaos, love and laugh. Family is the most important part of the holidays.As Slovakia is mostly Christian country so many tradition come from this even if…
Shared by Lucyy11
The Demänovská Ice Cave presents the northern part of the world known Demänovské Caves. It stands out by the occurrence of permanent ice fill, bizarre and mighty shapes of underground spaces, rare cave fauna as well as rich…
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The Maria Valeria Bridge, now connecting Hungary and Slovakia, was built in 1895 but was bombed and destroyed in both world wars. Its three central spans were missing from 1944 until the bridge was rebuilt in 2001, which was a…
Shared by RoseM
Folklore and Slavic religious beliefs On Kupala day, young people jump over the flames of bonfires in a ritual test of bravery and faith. The failure of a couple in love to complete the jump, while holding hands, is a sign of…
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I live in a small town in Slovakia called Rožňava, surrounded by beautiful nature. Not far from here are forests and mountains nearwhich I really love. I enjoy slow living, walking in nature and making small handmade things…
Shared by Poetic Lucia
putting up the maypole to the center of the town or in front of the house, where young girl (girlfriend) lives. Maypole is a present from boys, symbol their love.
Shared by Endrju
a celebration tradition after successful grape harvest. there are carousels, concerts, food, souvenirs and lots of wine
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Road around forest, which can also go by car. It is a castle on the hill with a beautiful view.
Shared by Mimi_16
Čičmany is a village in Slovak Republic. It is famous for folk decorations on houses.
Shared by simonaa
My favourite place for hiking. They are the smallest high mountains in Europe.
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