Professional paper

The World of Children

Dubravka Matoković ; Gradski muzej Požega

Abstract

Research conducted in the villages of the Požega basin and the
use of sparse written records enabled me to learn more about a
neglected segment of traditional life. It encompasses traditional
material, spiritual and social culture in the villages around
Požega in the late 19th and early 20th century. The world of children
was dealt with through a number of themes: pregnancy and
customs related to childbirth, confinement, baptism, first children's
clothes, furniture and toys, the growing-up process through various
games, counting rhymes and participation in the annual customs
of their environment. The theme of children's culture was
presented at the exhibition "The World of Children" staged by City
Museum of Požega from December 10 to 17, 2001. This paper is
the adapted text from the exhibition catalogue.

Keywords

culture of children; customs; Požega basin

Hrčak ID:

37775

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/37775

Publication date:

5.1.2004.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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