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February 22, 2026

The Chronicle of Kovačica

Kovačica – After more than eight decades since its first issue and six years since its relaunch, the "Kovačićki kalendar" is once again in the hands of Slovaks, residents of the municipality of the same name. The sixth issue retains its established concept of documenting their existence, events, customs, and culture, as well as the names of notable people who have left their mark over more than two centuries of life in the South Banat region. The new edition of the illustrated collection features 78 texts and contributions from 36 authors, under the editorial direction of Pavel Matuh, deputy to Pavel Jonaš, and was printed thanks to the publisher, the Memorial Center "Dr. Janko Bulik".

The Chronicle of Kovačica

TL;DR

  • The "Kovačićki kalendar" has released its sixth issue after being relaunched six years ago.
  • The yearbook documents the life, events, customs, and culture of the Slovak community in Kovačica.
  • This edition includes 78 texts from 36 authors, with a dedicated section on the neighboring village of Padina.
  • Key themes include the history of Kovačica, its naive painting's UNESCO recognition, local artists, and notable figures.
  • The publication also covers sports, education, medicine, church events, and the everyday lives of residents.

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