The importance of folklore as an extracurricular music activity in the past and in the present in the village of Kupina

U slobodno vrijeme, učenici se posvećuju različitim aktivnostima koje odabiru prema svojim interesima i sklonostima. Te aktivnosti mogu se podijeliti na izvannastavne i izvanškolske aktivnosti, a obuhvaćaju jezične, informatičke, sportske, likovne te glazbene aktivnosti. Među glazbenim aktivnostima ističu se glazbene kreativne radionice, zbor, ritmika, plesna skupina, orkestar, mažoretkinje, balet te folklor. Folklor predstavlja široki pojam koji obuhvaća različite umjetničke izraze tradicijske kulture, uključujući književnost, glazbu, plesove, dramsko i likovno stvaranje. U regiji Slavonije, folklor je posebno značajan, s tradicionalnim plesom kao najrasprostranjenijim oblikom. Osim plesa, folklor uključuje i pjevanje, sviranje tradicijskih glazbala te prezentaciju narodnih nošnji. Kroz ove aktivnosti radi se na očuvanju i prenošenju kulturne baštine, tradicije i običaja. Cilj ovog istraživanja je analizirati i usporediti dostupnost i prilike za sudjelovanje u folkloru u prošlosti i sadašnjosti, kako unutar školskog sustava tako i izvan njega. Također, istraživanje ima za cilj razumjeti stavove članova zajednice o važnosti očuvanja tradicije i običaja na lokalnoj razini. Istraživanje je provedeno u Kupini, u KUD-u „Kupina“ s članovima društva različitih dobnih skupina. Podaci su prikupljeni putem intervjua. Rezultati istraživanja pružaju uvid u promjene u mogućnostima sudjelovanja u folkloru tijekom vremena, kao i u mišljenja članova zajednice o značaju očuvanja kulturne baštine.In their free time, students engage in various activities that they choose based on their interests and preferences. These activities can be categorized as extracurricular and extracurricular activities, encompassing linguistic, computer-related, sports, artistic, and musical activities. Among musical activities, music creative workshops, choirs, rhythmics, dance groups, orchestras, majorettes, ballet, and folklore stand out. Folklore represents a broad concept that encompasses various artistic expressions of traditional culture, including literature, music, dances, dramatic, and visual arts. In the Slavonia region, folklore holds particular significance, with traditional dance being the most widespread form. In addition to dance, folklore includes singing, playing traditional musical instruments, and presenting folk costumes. Through these activities, efforts are made to preserve and transmit cultural heritage, traditions, and customs. The aim of this research is to analyze and compare the availability and opportunities for participation in folklore in the past and present, both within the school system and outside of it. Additionally, the research aims to understand the community members' attitudes regarding the importance of preserving tradition and customs at the local level. The research was conducted in Kupina, within the Cultural and Artistic Society "Kupina," with members from various age groups. Data was collected through interviews. The research results provide insight into changes in the possibilities of participating in folklore over time, as well as the opinions of community members about the significance of preserving cultural heritage