The RISE UP Travelling Exhibition arrived in Hrvatski Jandrof / Jarovce, Slovakia, on September 12th, as part of the celebrated Dan Mladine festival. This stop was not only a showcase of artistic talent but a vibrant statement in support of Burgenland Croatian, the heart of this community’s identity.
Hosted by the Dan Mladine festival, the exhibition transformed the venue into a hub for artistic dialogue, cultural reflection, and youth-led celebration from Friday evening through the entire weekend.
As part of the RISE UP project — co-funded by the European Union — the exhibition showcases original works by five artists from minoritised language communities. Each artist reflected on two core questions: What would you say to your community? What would you say to people outside your community?
Cross-stitch workshopÂ
As a highlight of this stop, Burgenland Croatian artist Viktoria Ratasich hosted an exclusive cross-stitch workshop on September 13th. Participants engaged with traditional techniques, blending ancestral heritage with contemporary creativity in a shared space of learning and joy.
Artists:
- Teano Kardula
- Ricard Novell
- Lianne Wilson
- Viktoria Ratasich
- Yhely Hälvin
Through artworks and contextual panels available in Burgenland Croatian, Slovak, and English, the exhibition opened a space for visitors to reflect on identity and belonging.
ABOUT RISE UP
RISE UP – Revitalising Languages and Safeguarding Cultural Diversity is a European Union-funded project under Horizon Europe. It supports endangered (minoritised) language communities across Europe by developing tools, research, and networks to promote language revitalisation. The project brings together eight partners from six countries and focuses on five case study communities: Aranese (Spain), Aromanian/Vlach (Balkans), Burgenland Croatian (Austria), Cornish (UK), and Seto (Estonia/Russia).
More at: riseupproject.euÂ
