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Ohrid’s Winter Festivities

Ohrid, the jewel of Macedonia, the utmost summer resort, is reinventing itself as a winter destination. With its mild winters,

Pehlivan fighting or güreş is one of the strongest traditions in rural areas throughout Macedonia. Yet, among the urban population

Konstantin Miladinov is considered to be the founder of Macedonian artistic poetry, because his verses have both historical and artistic

Toys and games have been an enormous part of children’s lives since the early stages of humanity. They are probably

“Does the rain fall equally to all? Does the sun shine equally to everybody? Aren’t we all breathing the

Baklava is one of the most famous Macedonian ethno bands. Their music became a trademark of contemporary Macedonia. When people

Among the facts rarely known by foreigners is that Macedonia is home to many Muslim monastic orders known as dervish.

One of the most beautiful parts of the traditional Macedonian house is the cardak. It is a special type

There is no person, Macedonian or foreign, who has not tried the top national dish called “tavce gravce” (beans in

There is a leaf, a plant, and a tradition, by which Macedonia is very famous, despite its notoriety. The country