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About the Fujara

Posted by : e-shop Best Slovakia Tours / On : October 10, 2020 / In : Slovakia Travel

It is a unique wooden musical instrument you can only find in Slovakia, often described as “the Queen among folk instruments”.

It is a unique wooden musical instrument you can only find in Slovakia, often described as “the Queen among folk instruments”.

1, How does it look like?
It is over 1.7 meters long (five feet), 3 hole wooden flute. It is usually made from elder tree and decorated by ornaments and figural decorations.

2, What is the birthplace of this unique music instrument?
According to Slovak music specialists, it is the area around Banska Bystrica (Central Slovakia) and Podpolanie (Detva village and other).

3, Who did play on it in the past?
Traditionally, Fujara was used by the shepherds on the meadows while they were with their sheep, but also by different events.
Nowadays, it has moved from shepherd’s fields to the stage of folk festivals, especially in the village of Vychodna and town of Detva (both take place every year in July)

Did you know?
Fujara was included on the UNESCO list in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (2008).

The Fujara is typically played while standing with the instrument held vertically.

Fujara flute combines a natural, easy to learn playing technique and an amazing voice.

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