29. 04. 2025
Author: Nela Kadlečíková
ASOCIATION DAY 2025 - The roots that unite us
Together, we experienced the second annual Association Day—not just a celebration of folklore and traditions. It was first and foremost a meeting of people who are committed to improving the face of their region. Active citizens are the basis of a functioning society, and associations, whether small or large, play a key role. They sustain community life, connect generations, nurture cultural heritage, and find new ways to bring traditions closer to today.
This year's event focused on the changes of folk culture and folklore, their function in the 21st century, and the relationship of the young generation to traditions in the Czech and Slovak environment. A key theme was the possibilities of cross-border cooperation between the Czech Republic and Slovakia and the identification of obstacles to it. The event thus not only connected civil society actors but also promoted sustainability and innovation in the field of traditional culture.
The Association Day 2025 brought new perspectives on traditions through the eyes of the young generation, and opened up space for sharing stories, promoting cooperation, intercultural dialogue, and inspiration for further joint actions. It offered the opportunity to engage in diverse workshops and opened the way for deeper connections between citizens and public administration.
We would like to thank all the associations that participated in the event and contributed to the great atmosphere:
- Urbanovi, Malá Vrbka - horňácká činovať
- FS Velička - fašank a tradiční hody ve Velké nad Veličkou
- Šardické malérečky - obec Šardice
- Horňácká jizba - záchrana krojů
- Mestské muzem v Seredi - slovenská l`udová paličkovaná čipka
- FS Veličánek - Horňácké slavnosti
- Magdaléna Maňáková - Národní ústav lidové kultury
- Iva Kopaničová - Masarykovo muzeum v Hodoníně
- Petr Fedor - odbor kultury JMK
- Peter Kadlic - odbor kultúry a športu Trnavský samosprávný kraj
- Trnavská brána
- Anna Zelinger - muzeum Na Sťahlovém od studně
- Kraj ako inšpirácia
- Cimbálová muzika Velká nad Veličkou
- Spolek přátel Hroznové kozy
- FS Krahulíček
- Obec Javorník - aktivity souboru KVAS
Workshops:
- Žij folklor - traditional tying of scarves and shawls
- MIRRI, OKaPP, CERV - funding opportunities, European grants, tips for applying
- Cimbálová muzika Velká nad Veličkou - the secret of playing the dulcimer
- KIRA, JINAG - How to cooperate across borders
- Malérečky - traditional motifs sprinkled with sand (Malérečky ze Šardic)
- Místní akční skupiny + Infopointy/Infobodky - discussion on partnership and support in the territory (MAS)
- Slovak tradition of bobbin lace (Mestské múzeum v Seredi)
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the organization and running of the event, and we look forward to our next meeting.
More about the project – https://jinag.eu/en/infopoints.
The event was held under the auspices of the Governor of the South Moravian Region Jan Grolich and the Mayor of the Trnava Region Jozef Viskupič.
The conference is part of a project supported by the European Union under the Interreg SK-CZ 2021-2027 program and the Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatics of the Slovak Republic.
Federal Day 2025 was organized by the non-profit organizations JINAG and KIRA, which focus on the development of the South Moravian Region in the Czech Republic and the Trnava Self-Governing Region in Slovakia. The conference is part of a project supported by the European Union under the Interreg SK-CZ 2021-2027 program and the Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatics of the Slovak Republic.