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JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG

The cultural and artistic society "Janj" from Strojice near Šipovo, together with photographer Petar Dešić, has found a captivating way to bring the rich tradition of Janj and the Janj Plateau back to life.

JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG
PHOTO: Petar Dešić
JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG
JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG
JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG
JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG
JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG
JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG
JANJSKA TRADITION LIVES ON UNDER THE GREAT VITOROG

They have shared idyllic winter photographs showcasing the traditional Janj attire and customs on their social media pages. These stunning images were captured through the lens of Petar Dešić, offering a glimpse into a time when winters beneath the majestic Vitorog Mountain were harsh and challenging.

"The photographs feature our very own Sava Maksimović and Petar Ziza. Through these images, we aimed to revive the past, thanks to the exceptional photography of Petar Dešić and the organization by our Sara Maksimović. Our goal is to highlight the richness of Janj's traditional clothing and heritage. This is just the beginning of our winter fairytale in Janj, and more is yet to come," announced representatives from KUD "Janj."

Nestled on the Janj Plateau under Vitorog Mountain, a landmark at the crossroads of Janj and Šipovo on one side, Kupreška Plateau and Šemenovci on another, and Glamoč and Hrbljina on the third, this region has produced many notable figures.