Folklore as a part of the cultural identity of Koprivnički Ivanec

Folklorom se nazivaju različiti umjetnički aspekti tradicijske kulture kao što su tradicijski (usmeni) oblici književnosti, glazbe i plesova te dramskog i likovnog stvaranja. On se nalazi unutar područja nematerijalne kulturne baštine, a moguće ga je gledati i kao kulturni identitet. Folklor je, kako u svijetu tako i u Hrvatskoj, često prepoznat kao potencijal za otvaranje eko-muzeja ili muzeja na otvorenome. Selo Koprivnički Ivanec poznato je po bogatoj folklornoj tradiciji počevši od ivanečkog veza, narodne nošnje, tradicionalnih obrta i običaja, pjesama i plesa, sve do njegova dijalekta. Kao takvo ima izuzetnog potencijala osnovati eko ili muzej na otvorenome i na taj način osvježiti i održavati tradiciju, pružiti drugima veći uvid u ivanečki folklor pa čak i potaknuti turističku promidžbu sela.Folklore includes various artistic aspects of the traditional culture, such as traditional (oral) forms of literature, music and dance, and the dramatic and fine arts. It is contained within the intangible cultural heritage, and can be viewed as part of the cultural identity. In Croatia and globally, folklore is often recognised as a potential for the opening of eco-museums or outdoor museums. The village of Koprivnički Ivanec is known for its wealth of folklore tradition, beginning from the Ivanec embroidery, folk costumes, traditional crafts and customs, song and dance, and its dialect. As such, it has exceptional potential for the establishment of an eco-museum or an outdoor museum, which would act to revitalise and nurture the tradition, provide others with a chance to become acquainted with the Ivanec folklore, and to stimulate the tourism promotion of the village