The Slovene Ethnographic Museum, as the Coordinator for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Culture last week for the registration of 147 element of the intangible cultural heritage. On 6 November 2026, the Ministry of Culture inscribed the element Amateur puppetry into the Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and evidented one bearer alongside the unit – the Jurček Marionette Theatre Association.

Amateur puppetry is a form of theatre activity in which amateur puppeteers of different ages create and perform puppet shows/ performances, using puppets or objects that/which they bring to life through performance and animation, or use to tell stories.

The next deadline for submitting initiatives for the entry of new units into the Register is 15. 1. 2027, but bearers can submit initiatives at any time during the year. More information can be found at the link.