tradiciji

Tradicija, or tradicija, refers to beliefs, practices, objects and symbols transmitted across generations within a community. It encompasses both tangible elements such as crafts, costumes, and monuments, and intangible ones such as rituals, songs, language, and knowledge. Tradicije help communities remember their past and define their identity.

Transmission occurs mainly through families and local communities, but schools, religious institutions, cultural organizations and media also contribute. Common domains include rites of passage, holidays and festivals, culinary practices, music and dance, craftsmanship, storytelling, and repertories of language and behavior.

Tradicija are not fixed; they evolve with social change. They may be revived, adapted, or reinterpreted in response to migration, urban life, or contact with other cultures. This dynamism can raise questions about authenticity and ownership, and may generate tensions between preservation and innovation.

The social role of tradicije includes providing continuity, shaping collective memory, and signaling belonging. They can foster cohesion and pride, while also excluding or marginalizing groups if misapplied. Documentation, festivals, education, and archives—alongside community-led revival efforts—support their preservation and ongoing renewal.