The tradition and art of scaffolding in continental Croatia have been declared intangible cultural property and enrolled in Register of cultural assets Republic of Croatia.
Thus, a long series of values from the historical treasury was continued with another tradition that we inherited from our ancestors. By registering scaffolding in the national Register, the level of protection is additionally raised intangible asset from Međimurje from the list of cultural assets of Croatia.
Yesterday, a press conference and an appropriate ceremony were held in Skelarska hiža in Sveti Martin na Mura, where a new achievement in the domain of culture of Međimurje was presented, an achievement in which the long-term and dedicated work of many guardians of tradition was woven.
bathrobe Matija Posavec he pointed out that we can be proud of the 17th cultural asset from Međimurje in the national Register.
"These are 17 treasures of our region, 17 traditions and 17 immeasurable values for us. Identity is preserved by nurturing culture and history, and we have been doing this successfully for years. Scaffolding was not so long ago a way of life for our ancestors, and by entering this tradition and skill in the Register, the municipality of Sveti Martin na Muri and the entire Gornjo Međimurje area gains a lot because the value of this exceptional tourist attraction also increases., said the prefect, and added that every corner of Međimurje preserves some treasures from ancient times for new generations and proudly shows them to visitors.