Stručni rad
From Olovo to Šrkpjela: the role of Marian tradition in some Croat areas
Vanda Babić
orcid.org/0000-0002-7191-2133
; Odjel za kroatistiku i slavistiku Sveučilišta u Zadru, Zadar, Hrvatska
Sažetak
We live in an era in which traditional core values of human life are crumbling. One negative aspect of modern life is a materialism that devours every spiritual and cultural value, in terms of human beings and in terms of the environment. Historically, Croats have unfortunately experienced a considerable number of attempts to eradicate their particular culture and the integrity of their community, especially in areas traditionally inhabited by Croats but which are not in the Republic of Croatia. As its title indicates, this article seeks to demonstrate the link between Croats and their oldest Marian shrines, which, despite everything, continue to show that custom, tradition and above all religion have an important role in the survival of Croats in the communities where they were born, including communities which are outside the “mother” country for reasons of history. The route from Olovo to Škrpjela highlights the particular culture of Croats in areas where they have traditionally lived; it is a culture that has always respected the uniqueness and customs of other people while fostering and celebrating its own intrinsic values. The Marian cult is embedded in the route between Olovo and Škrpjela, between Bosnia and the Bay of Kotor. The article traces the history of a Marian tradition that has been well preserved. It concludes with the observation that these areas must be respected by other Croats; but at the same time the Republic of Croatia through its political and cultural national programs and regulations should help Croats in Bosnia and the Bay of Kotor so that they can preserve their own particular heritage.
Ključne riječi
Olovo; Mary – Mother of God; Bay of Kotor; Marian shrines; survival; Croat heritage
Hrčak ID:
272277
URI
Datum izdavanja:
22.2.2011.
Posjeta: 406 *