Croatian village festival preserves traditional life

The village of Leskovec, part of the Štrigova municipality in Međimurje, Croatia, is preparing to host its annual Leskovec Days festival. This event is dedicated to preserving the memory of the region's traditional way of life, offering attendees a glimpse into the customs and occupations that once sustained the community.

Festival-goers can expect to witness demonstrations of various historical agricultural and craft activities. These include the operation of the 'mašinara' (likely a type of agricultural machine), 'sečkanje korzija' (a specific cutting process), 'žaganje' (sawing), traditional scything with hand-held blades, and woodworking using a plane ('hoblanje'). These showcases aim to educate visitors about the practical skills and labor involved in rural life.

In a related cultural initiative, the neighboring Varaždinska županija recently organized 'Varaždinski zajtrek.' This unique gastronomic event highlighted local products and celebrated regional traditions, further emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage preservation in the area.

While the article mentions that a surplus from the first five months of the year 'melted away' in June, and the true test lies in the peak tourist season of July and August, the focus of this particular piece is on the cultural events. Boris Žgomba is quoted stating that the weaker June result is not a major problem, but the upcoming months are crucial.

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It's not a big problem, it's not a catastrophe, the real question is what will happen in July and August.