Serbian Ethnic Heritage

Ethnic heritage plays an important, if not crucial part in Serbia’s rich and unique tradition, and is reflected in its very etiquette and values specific only to this Slavic region.

Ancient customs, rituals and beliefs still live in Serbia, and especially come to life in smaller and more rural areas. Many of them represent the true Serbian distinctiveness, but there is one thing in particular that sets Serbia apart from all other countries in the world – “slava”.

“Slava” is a celebration where each family venerates its patron saint. The flame of Serbian traditions burns as bright as the lit candle, blessed and placed upon the dining table, illuminating the feast thrown in the patron saint’s honor. I'll make a post about it.

Šljivovica (Slivovitz) is the national drink of Serbia in domestic production for centuries, and plum is the national fruit. The international name Slivovitz is derived from Serbian. Plum and its products are of great importance to Serbs and part of numerous customs. A Serbian meal usually starts or ends with plum products and Šljivovica is served as an aperitif. A saying goes that the best place to build a house is where a plum tree grows best.

This is just one small part of Serbian Ethnic Heritage and ill be back with more soon! LOVE YA ALL :D