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'''Galičnik''' ({{lang-mk|Галичник}}) is a mountain [[village]] in [[North Macedonia]] and along with [[Lazaropole]] is one of the two biggest and oldest [[Mijaks|Mijak]] villages in the region. Galičnik has well-preserved traditional [[architecture]], including an amphitheater in the village square, and is famous for its surrounding countryside and nature reserve. People from Galičnik and northwestern North Macedonia appreciate the local yellow cheese [[kaškaval]] (''Kashkaval'') that is produced in the region as well as the local salt brine white cheese "belo [[sirenje]]" which is a homemade speciality for this region.
'''Galičnik''' ({{langx|mk|Галичник}}) is a mountain village in [[North Macedonia]] and along with [[Lazaropole]] is one of the two biggest and oldest [[Mijaks|Mijak]] villages in the region. Galičnik has well-preserved traditional [[architecture]], including an [[Amphitheatre|amphitheater]] in the village square, and is famous for its surrounding countryside and nature reserve.

==Location==
It is located on the [[slope]]s of the [[Bistra Mountain]], some 10&nbsp;km from the artificial [[Mavrovo Lake]] and the ''Zare Lazarevski'' winter resort.


==History==
==History==


The village is located in the ethnographic region of "[[Mijačija]]", named after the [[Mijaks]] (Мијаци/Mijaci), the tribe historically inhabiting this mountainous region. This region has plentiful rich pastures for livestock grazing and this feature attracted [[Vlachs]], shepherds, who established settlements based on cattle-breeding and shepherding.<ref name="Welters1999">{{cite book|author=Linda Welters|title=Folk Dress in Europe and Anatolia: Beliefs about Protection and Fertility|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=35oIbNIIn-8C&pg=PA100|date=1 November 1999|publisher=Bloomsbury Academic|isbn=978-1-85973-287-8|pages=100–}}</ref> In the past, the economy of Galičnik relied on livestock, especially [[sheep]] [[trade]]; producing cheese, meat and wool products. Many families with huge flocks made fortunes and became very rich; these people are known locally as "''chobans''" a term for shepherds.
The village is located in the ethnographic region of "[[Mijačija]]", named after the [[Mijaks]] (Мијаци/Mijaci), the tribe historically inhabiting this mountainous region. This region has plentiful rich [[Pasture|pastures]] for livestock grazing and this feature attracted [[Vlachs]], shepherds, who established settlements based on cattle-breeding and shepherding.<ref name="Welters1999">{{cite book|author=Linda Welters|title=Folk Dress in Europe and Anatolia: Beliefs about Protection and Fertility|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=35oIbNIIn-8C&pg=PA100|date=1 November 1999|publisher=Bloomsbury Academic|isbn=978-1-85973-287-8|pages=100–}}</ref>

There was a strong tradition of ''pečalba'', seasonal work, where many of the men would leave the village to work in larger towns and cities as skilled labourers such as masons, carpenters and painters. They would be absent from Galičnik for months or even years at a time. By seasonal work, they earned enough to support their families and sometimes made a fortune.



==Events==
==Events==


The most important event in the village is the [[Galichnik Wedding Festival|Galička Svadba]], a traditional wedding custom held annually in summer (in July), on the day of the village feast of the [[Patron Saint]]&nbsp;– ''Petrovden'' ([[St. Peter]]'s day). During the wedding, local men will dance the "Teškoto" (the ''"hard"'' or ''"heavy"'') - a dance that is meant to symbolize the overcoming of difficulties in life.<ref>{{cite web
The most important event in the village is the [[Galichnik Wedding Festival|Galička Svadba]], a traditional wedding custom held annually in summer (in July), on the day of the village feast of the [[Patron saint|Patron Saint]] – ''[[Feast of Saints Peter and Paul|Petrovden]]'' ([[Saint Peter|St. Peter]]'s day). During the wedding, local men will dance the "[[Teškoto]]" (the ''"hard"'' or ''"heavy"'') - a dance that is meant to symbolize the overcoming of difficulties in life.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.soros.org.mk/konkurs/076/angver/Teskoto.html
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Another manifestation that takes place in Galičnik each year is the ''Galičnik Art Colony''.



== Culture ==
== Culture ==
The regional art, dress and music are rich in detail and original in character. While sharing characteristics of regional culture dating back centuries.
The regional art, dress and music are rich in detail and original in character. While sharing characteristics of regional culture dating back centuries.


=== Traditional Costume ===
The traditional dress and costume adorned during ceremonial events is highly detailed and unique. Examples can be seen at museums.<ref>{{cite web
The traditional dress and costume adorned during ceremonial events is highly detailed and unique. Examples can be seen at museums.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://britishmuseum.org/collection/term/x58364
|url=http://britishmuseum.org/collection/term/x58364
|title=Galičnik Items
|title=Galičnik Items
|publisher=British Museum}}</ref>
|publisher=British Museum}}</ref>

[[File:Галичка Свадба.JPG|Галичка Свадба|300px]]

=== Architecture ===


The village is built based on traditional housing standards used for centuries in the region. Stone wall construction, supported by wooden beams, compact earth insulation and using stone slate roofing.<ref>
The village is built based on traditional housing standards used for centuries in the region. Stone wall construction, supported by wooden beams, compact earth insulation and using stone slate roofing.<ref>
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=== Historic houses ===
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[[File:Galicnik 1908.jpg|Galicnik 1908|300px]]
{{See also|Category: Galičnik}}
There are many houses owned by prominent families in Galičnik that are protected by the Macedonian Cultural Heritage Protection Office.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bužaroski |first=Risto |title=Галичка повест |publisher=Skopje: NIK |year=2004 |pages=176 |language=mk |trans-title=Galičnik History |chapter=Naša Kniga}}</ref> A selected few are as follows:


* [[House of Jovan Muratovski]]
[[File:Galičnik 03.jpg|Galičnik 03|300px]]
* [[House of Pejčin Tomovski]]

* [[House of Miloš and Dingo Melovski]]
* [[House of Pavle Cincarovski]]
* [[Residence of Gjorgji Čalčevski]]

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[[File:Galicnik 1908.jpg|Galicnik 1908|300px]]


==Notable people from Galičnik==
==Notable people from Galičnik==
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* [[Slavko Brezoski]] (1921-2017)
* Jakov Frchkovski
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* [[Lazar Ličenoski]] (1901-1964)
* Makarij Frckovski
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* [[Doksim Mihailović]] (1883–1912)
* Kuzman Frchkovski
* [[Risto Ognjanovikj-Lonoski]] (1870-1941)
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* [[Georgi Pulevski]] (1817–1895)
* [[Aleksandar Sarievski]] (1922–2002)
* [[Aleksandar Sarievski]] (1922–2002)
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* [[Georgi Pulevski]] (1838–1895)
* [[Partenij Zografski]] (1818–1876)
* [[Partenij Zografski]] (1818–1876)
* [[Dimitrije Bužarovski]] (b. 1952)
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* [[Doksim Mihailović]] (1883–1912)
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* [[Slavko Brezoski]] (1921-2017)
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* [[Lazar Ličenoski]]


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Image:Galichnik-cheshma.jpg | Old postcard from Galičnik - 1903-1908.
Image:Galichnik-cheshma.jpg | Old postcard from Galičnik - 1903-1908.
Image:Galičnik_04.jpg | Architecture in Galičnik.
Image:Galičnik_04.jpg | Architecture in Galičnik.
Image:20090714_Galicnik_wedding_poster_2009.jpg | 2009: Galičnik's wedding poster.
File:Molba za dozvola za kupuvanje, Galicnik, 1917.JPG|Request with a stamp from Kipro Mitrev, from village Sushica, Galichnik area, asking to get permission to buy sheep. (18 March 1917)
File:Molba za dozvola za kupuvanje, Galicnik, 1917.JPG|Request with a stamp from Kipro Mitrev, from village Sushica, Galichnik area, asking to get permission to buy sheep. (18 March 1917)
File:Broj na ziteli po narodnost, Galicnik, 1917.JPG|Population by nationality in ten municipalities of the city's municipal government of the City Galichnik 1917.
File:Broj na ziteli po narodnost, Galicnik, 1917.JPG|Population by nationality in ten municipalities of the city's municipal government of the City Galichnik 1917.
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==See also==
*[[Lazaropole]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 09:08, 8 December 2024

Galičnik
Галичник
Village
Galičnik is located in North Macedonia
Galičnik
Galičnik
Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°35′39″N 20°39′11″E / 41.59417°N 20.65306°E / 41.59417; 20.65306
Country North Macedonia
Region Polog
Municipality Mavrovo and Rostuša
Highest elevation
1,500 m (4,900 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
48
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Car platesGV

Galičnik (Macedonian: Галичник) is a mountain village in North Macedonia and along with Lazaropole is one of the two biggest and oldest Mijak villages in the region. Galičnik has well-preserved traditional architecture, including an amphitheater in the village square, and is famous for its surrounding countryside and nature reserve.

History

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The village is located in the ethnographic region of "Mijačija", named after the Mijaks (Мијаци/Mijaci), the tribe historically inhabiting this mountainous region. This region has plentiful rich pastures for livestock grazing and this feature attracted Vlachs, shepherds, who established settlements based on cattle-breeding and shepherding.[1]

Events

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The most important event in the village is the Galička Svadba, a traditional wedding custom held annually in summer (in July), on the day of the village feast of the Patron Saint – Petrovden (St. Peter's day). During the wedding, local men will dance the "Teškoto" (the "hard" or "heavy") - a dance that is meant to symbolize the overcoming of difficulties in life.[2]

Culture

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The regional art, dress and music are rich in detail and original in character. While sharing characteristics of regional culture dating back centuries.

The traditional dress and costume adorned during ceremonial events is highly detailed and unique. Examples can be seen at museums.[3]

The village is built based on traditional housing standards used for centuries in the region. Stone wall construction, supported by wooden beams, compact earth insulation and using stone slate roofing.[4]

Historic houses

[edit]
See also: Category: Galičnik

There are many houses owned by prominent families in Galičnik that are protected by the Macedonian Cultural Heritage Protection Office.[5] A selected few are as follows:

Galicnik 1908

Notable people from Galičnik

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  • Galičnik, Skudrinje and Debar lake.
    Galičnik, Skudrinje and Debar lake.
  • Church of St. Peter and Paul.
    Church of St. Peter and Paul.
  • Old postcard from Galičnik - 1903-1908.
    Old postcard from Galičnik - 1903-1908.
  • Architecture in Galičnik.
    Architecture in Galičnik.
  • Request with a stamp from Kipro Mitrev, from village Sushica, Galichnik area, asking to get permission to buy sheep. (18 March 1917)
    Request with a stamp from Kipro Mitrev, from village Sushica, Galichnik area, asking to get permission to buy sheep. (18 March 1917)
  • Population by nationality in ten municipalities of the city's municipal government of the City Galichnik 1917.
    Population by nationality in ten municipalities of the city's municipal government of the City Galichnik 1917.

References

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  1. ^ Linda Welters (1 November 1999). Folk Dress in Europe and Anatolia: Beliefs about Protection and Fertility. Bloomsbury Academic. pp. 100–. ISBN 978-1-85973-287-8.
  2. ^ "Teskoto". www.soros.org.mk. Archived from the original on 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
  3. ^ "Galičnik Items". British Museum.
  4. ^ Slavko Brezoski (1993). Rekanska Kuќa, Arhitektonsko Nasledstvo vo Makedonija. University of Skopje, Architecture: Bigoss.
  5. ^ Bužaroski, Risto (2004). "Naša Kniga". Галичка повест [Galičnik History] (in Macedonian). Skopje: NIK. p. 176.
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