Gančani May-pole

traditions and customs

Gančani

In Gančani, erecting May-pole is part of the rural heritage. Basically, it is a religious folk festivity. In Gančani, erection of May poles dates back to 1919, when the young set them up in honor of Virgin Mary for their lucky return from the First World War. The 18-year-olds gathered on the first Friday of the New Year and then every Friday until the May pole was set up. The May pole is decorated with paper flowers and ribbons. The most important events began on the last day of April. The May pole stands throughout May, sometimes longer.

Information on digitization

Name of site: Gančani
Other settlement names: Lendvarózsavölgy
Conveyance of tradition, knowledge or activity: Local community Gančani
Identification number of unit: 2-00049
File name: PMMS_039_D_0001
Resolution: 300 dpi
Restrictions on use: Brez omejitev
Date of documentation: 2019-12-19
Person documenting: Tadeja Andrejek

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