Cultural Manifestations

Custom under masks Zvegorska surva

The living cultural heritage, the custom under the guise of Surova, in the village of Zvegor is held on Vasilica Day, ie on January 14. Unique in many ways, this local centuries-old custom is also called by ethnologists from Pijanec Vevcani. The traditional masks of the Surovascars symbolize a wedding procession with obligatory characters of the bride and groom, whites, pop, old grandmothers and the like.

Mountaineering march on the occasion of the February campaign

Traditionally, at the end of February, and on the occasion of marking the anniversary of the February campaign, the Municipality of Delchevo organizes a mountaineering march to the mountain Golak which is attended by many citizens and representatives of mountaineering clubs from the country. The trail is 24 km long in both directions.

Otherwise, the successful conduct of the February campaign had great political and military significance for the course of the National Liberation War. Golak Mountain together with Belasica, Plachkovica and Osogovo was part of the route of the Third Combat Unit which together with the General Staff was to arrive in Eastern Macedonia in ten days, thus starting the large-scale combat operations of the Macedonian partisan army known as the February Campaign.

Apriliada

 Traditionally on April 1, the International Day of the Joke, the Municipality of Delchevo in partnership with the educational institutions of the city, organizes a parade under masks. The event has a revue character.

Easter exhibition

On the occasion of the great religious holiday Easter, the Municipality of Delchevo traditionally organizes "Easter Exhibition" in which schools, institutions, citizens' associations, citizens participate. In order to encourage the creativity of students and, in general, the participants, the Municipality of Delchevo awards three awards for the best decorations. The evaluation is performed by a Commission selected by the Commission for organizing cultural events and manifestations. The event has a sold-out humanitarian character.

Marking the anniversary of the Razlovech Uprising

The Municipality of Delchevo traditionally marks the anniversary of the Razlovech Uprising, the first armed Uprising of the Macedonian people which was organized by the locals on May 20, 1876.

On that occasion in the yard of the church "St. Tsar Constantine and Empress Elena ”in the village of Razlovci, a cultural program is organized with the performance of cultural and artistic societies, an art colony and an art exhibition, as well as a mountaineering march.

Celebrating the patron saint of the city May 24 - the Day of the All-Slavic educators Cyril and Methodius

The Municipality of Delchevo celebrates the Day of the All-Slavic educators, Saints Cyril and Methodius, May 24, as protectors of the city of Delchevo. On that occasion, a series of events in the field of culture are traditionally organized, as well as scientific forums that promote the work of the Slavic educators Cyril and Methodius.

Delchevo summer

 The Municipality of Delchevo during the summer and in cooperation with other institutions, the business community and the competent Ministry of Culture, organizes a series of events in the field of culture in order to enrich the cultural offer in the summer and the presence of citizens from Delchevo is expected. our expatriates and citizens from neighboring municipalities. The program organizes summer outdoor concerts with performances by famous pop stars.

Golach folklore meetings

On the eve of the religious holiday St. Panteleimon, the Municipality of Delchevo in cooperation with the NUCC "Nikola Jonkov Vapcarov" organizes the traditional "Golachki folklore meetings". The festival has an international character, and is held on the evening of August 8 on the summer stage on the top of Chavka on Mount Golak near the monastery dedicated to St. Pantaleimon.

Celebrating the Day of Liberation and Independence of the Republic of Macedonia

On the occasion of September 7, Delchevo Liberation Day and September 8, Independence Day of R. Macedonia, the Municipality of Delchevo organizes a series of cultural events. As part of the celebration, a solemn session of the Council of the Council of the Municipality of Delchevo is held, where, in addition to the presentation of the realized projects, municipal awards and recognitions are awarded.

Pijanec-Maleshevo wedding

The Municipality of Delchevo in partnership with KUD "Goce Delchev" from Delchevo organizes the traditional cultural event "Pijanec-Maleshevo wedding". The traditional wedding aims to preserve from oblivion the rich palette of wedding customs from the region. The cultural event is held in early September.

Days of Drunk Plum

The Municipality of Delchevo traditionally organizes the event "Drunken Days of Plum" in order to promote the plum as one of the most common agricultural products in our country. Participants in the event are students from municipal schools, kindergartens, citizens' associations, companies and institutions. The aim is to promote the plum as a fruit brand in the region and the traditional plum products characteristic for the region. As part of the promotional part of plum products, awards are given for the best products and decorations.

New Year program

Within the New Year program, the Municipality of Delchevo organizes a series of cultural events in order to enrich the cultural program for the citizens of Delchevo and to contribute to the enrichment of the festive New Year atmosphere.

                     Marking important historical dates

 

  • Celebrating the birthday of the Macedonian revolutionary and ideologist Goce Delchev, February 4;
  • Celebrating the World Roma Day, April 8;
  • Marking the day of the murder of Goce Delchev, May 4;
  • Celebrating Victory over Fascism Day and Europe Day, May 9;
  • Marking the anniversary of the Ilinden Uprising, 2 August;
  • Celebrating the Day of the Uprising of the Republic of Macedonia and the Day of the Fighter, 11 October;
  • Celebrating the Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle, 23 October