The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Serbia’s Naïve painting practices of Kovačica on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The naïve painting practices of Kovačica, Serbia refer to the tradition of painting and decorating objects with representations of folk life, rural environments, history and everyday life. Practitioners are self-taught and use oil paint in bright hues in their work.
An identifying factor, the practice is a means of transmitting the cultural heritage and history of the Slovak community in Serbia. Exhibitions are also an opportunity for the community to socialize and share traditional food, costumes, customs, music and dances.
An opening ceremony was on Sunday, 1 December 2024. The session is chaired by H.E. Ms Nancy Ovelar de Gorostiaga, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Paraguay to UNESCO.
