The culture of present-day Montenegro is as fascinating as its history and geographical position suggests. Its [[sense of the world around them. The ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Christianity, Islam, Byzantine Empire, Bulgarian Empire, Serbian Empire, Ottoman Empire, Republic of Venice, Austria-Hungary and Yugoslavia all made their impact. Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Shortcut: WP:NPOVD Articles that have been linked to this page are the subject of an NPOV dispute (NPOV stands for Neutral Point Of View; see below). ... Culture (Culture from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning to cultivate,) generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ... Anthem Oj, svijetla majska zoro Oh, Bright Dawn of May Montenegro() on the European continent()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Podgorica Official languages Serbian (Ijekavian dialect)1 Demonym Montenegrin Government Republic  -  President Filip Vujanović  -  Prime Minister Željko Å turanović Independence due to the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro   -  Declared June 3, 2006... The history of Montenegro begins in the early Middle Ages, after the arrival of the Slavs into that part of the former Roman province of Dalmatia that forms present-day Montenegro. ... The Republic of Montenegro (Serbian: Црна Гора, Crna Gora, meaning black mountain) is a small, mountainous state in the Serbia and Montenegro union, bordering Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and the Adriatic Sea. ... Ancient Greece is a period in Greek history that lasted for around nine hundred years. ... Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ... Christianity percentage by country, purple is highest, orange is lowest Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Byzantine Empire at its greatest extent c. ... First Bulgarian Empire Second Bulgarian Empire This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Serbia was formerly a principality (1817-1882), kingdom (1882-1918) and part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1918-1945, until 1929 the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes). ... For other uses, see Ottoman (disambiguation). ... Borders of the Republic of Venice in 1796 Capital Venice Language(s) Venetian, Latin Religion Roman Catholic Government Republic Doge  - 1789–97 Ludovico Manin History  - Established 697  - Treaty of Zara June 27, 1358  - Treaty of Leoben April 17, 1797 * Traditionally, the establishment of the Republic is dated to 697. ... Austria-Hungary, also known as the Dual monarchy (or: the k. ... Yugoslavia (Jugoslavija in the Latin alphabet, Југославија in Cyrillic; English: South Slavia) describes three political entities that existed one at a time on the Balkan Peninsula in Europe, during most of the 20th century. ...

Values and Norms

Ethical Beliefs

Very important dimension of the ethnic Montenegrin culture is the ethical ideal of Čojstvo i Junaštvo, roughly translated as "Humanity and Bravery". Another result of its centuries long warrior history, it is the unwritten code of Chivalry that [[stipulate that to deserve a true respect of its people, a person has to show virtues of integrity, dignity, humility, self-sacrifice for the just cause, respect for others, and Rectitude along with the bravery. In the old days of battle, it resulted in Montenegrins fighting to the death as being captured was considered the greatest shame. Montenegrins (Serbian/Montenegrin: Црногорци/Crnogorci) are a South Slavic people who are primarily associated with the Republic of Montenegro. ... For other uses, see Ethics (disambiguation). ... Drawing of a Thracian peltast of 400 BC A warrior is a person habitually engaged in warfare. ... Bors Dilemma - he chooses to save a maiden rather than his brother Lionel Chivalry[1] is a term related to the medieval institution of knighthood. ... Look up integrity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about virtue. ... For the medieval saint of the same name, see Saint Humility. ... Marcus Aurelius and members of the Imperial family offer sacrifice in gratitude for success against Germanic tribes: contemporary bas-relief, Capitoline Museum, Rome Sacrifice (from a Middle English verb meaning to make sacred, from Old French, from Latin sacrificium : sacer, sacred; sacred + facere, to make) is commonly known as the... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bravery can mean: Courage, the human condition to confront pain and fear The Bravery, a rock band from the US The Bravery (album), the bands self-titled debut album This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... It has been suggested that the section Shame campaign from the article Smear campaign be merged into this article or section. ...

1234567890It is still very much ingrained, to greater or lesser extent, in every Montenegrin's ethical beliefs system and it is essential that it be kept in mind in order to truly understand them. Coming from non EAR WIGS SUCK OUT YOUR BRAIN AND EAT YOU ALIVE!-warrior backgrounds, most of other South-Slavic nations never fully grasp it, resulting in reactions from totally ignoring it, in the best case, to mocking it or ignorantly equating it with backwardness.

Most of extraordinary examples of Montenegrin conduct during its long history can be traced to the code. Its The first thing that catches the attention is that the Montenegrin wedding doesn't have any music going on. In that sense it is somewhat similar to Oro, also an unavoidable part of any wedding. The music is replaced with elaborate group singing.

Montenegrin Funeral

An absolute institution in the Montenegrin Culture. You are 'allowed' to miss someone's wedding, but not coming to their funeral will be remembered.

Funeral often turn into social events.

Mores

Laws

• A Montenegrin tradition made into law in Montenegro by King Nikola during his reign, consisting of newly-weds planting an olive tree on their wedding day as a symbol of marriage.

• An ancient Montenegrin code of honor, called simply "Zakletva", an oath of revenge for vendetta, similar to the Albanian "Besa".

• The Montenegrin law of vendetta, "Krvna Osveta", where one Montenegrin must take revenge on whoever killed his relative by killing the murderer or one of the murderer's close relatives.

Traditions

Folk Dances

Oro

A dance of ethnic Montenegrins is called the Oro, with the forms being the Crmnički Oro, Zetsko Oro, Katunski Oro and the Riječki Oro. Montenegrins (Serbian/Montenegrin: Црногорци/Crnogorci) are a South Slavic people who are primarily associated with the Republic of Montenegro. ...

It is as much a communal gathering and a game as it is a dance in the strictest sense. Typically, young men and women would gather and form a circle (kolo), then start to sing, usually in form of playfully mocking someone from the other side and daring them to enter the circle to dance. One of the more daring young men would then enter the circle and start to dance in a stylistic imitation of an Eagle. The aim here is to impress, just like in any modern disco club. The gallery crowd will immediately respond with a "feedback" song, either praising or ridiculing him.

Soon, a girl would join, quite often his girlfriend or possibly someone attracted by his display. She would also imitate an Eagle, but in a more elegant way. The gallery also keeps up. When the couple gets tired, they kiss each other on the cheek and another couple jumps in to keep the kolo going, while the singing of the surrounding crowd never stops.

Usually the young lads finish oro by forming a two-story circle, standing on one other's shoulders, inside the greater circle and this is the scene that is the most recognisable and most often photographed part of the dance.

Musical instruments are never part of the true Oro.

Šote

Another dance of the ethnic Montenegrins is known as Šote. Montenegrins (Serbian/Montenegrin: Црногорци/Crnogorci) are a South Slavic people who are primarily associated with the Republic of Montenegro. ...

This dance is done at weddings and gatherings between a man and a woman. The dance consists of intricate fast-moving steps, the man and woman moving closer and farther away from each other in ordinance with the fast-paced rhythm, while dancing it is common for the woman to shake her handkerchief up in the air while performing the steps.

While this dance is performed it is usual for drums to play and other instruments while the audience clap rhythmically to the beat. This dance is done mostly in the Sandzak region of Montenegro. Anthem Oj, svijetla majska zoro Oh, Bright Dawn of May Montenegro() on the European continent()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Podgorica Official languages Serbian (Ijekavian dialect)1 Demonym Montenegrin Government Republic  -  President Filip Vujanović  -  Prime Minister Željko Å turanović Independence due to the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro   -  Declared June 3, 2006...

Epic Songs

Montenegrins' long-standing history of struggle for freedom and independence is invariably linked with strong traditions of oral epic poetry. Traditionally, they are delivered to the audience accompanied by the music produced by gusle, one-string instrument played by the story-teller (guslar), who sings or recites the stories of heroes and battles in decasyllabic verse. Historically, these songs have had an immense motivational power over the population. The guslars commanded almost as much respect as the best of warriors, as they were as much the authors, thus history writers, as they were interpreters. The epic is a broadly defined genre of narrative poetry, characterized by great length, multiple settings, large numbers of characters, or long span of time involved. ... Serbian Gusle The gusle or gusla (Albanian: Lahuta, Bulgarian: Гусла, Croatian: Gusle, Serbian: Гусле, Gusle) is a single-stringed instrument used in the Balkans and on the Dinarides area. ... Decasyllable verse or meter (in Italian decasillabo) is a kind of verse used mostly in epic poetry of the Southern Slavs (for example Serbian epic poetry sung to the gusle instrument). ... Warriors may refer to Warriors (book series) is a series of fantasy novels written by Kate Cary and Cherith Baldry, under the pen name Erin Hunter. ...

In the best "traditions" of the modern public domain and open-source movement, these songs had been composed and passed on by the unknown guslars since high middle ages onwards. Other guslars adopted the songs and could amend them as they saw fit, which usually resulted in a number of slightly different versions of the same story, of varying quality. The "quality control" were the listeners themselves, who loudly objected during the performance if some parts of the story were inaccurate or embellished out of proportions. The guslars had had more "poetical freedom" when they interpreted the events further back in the past, as there could have been no witnesses present. Thus, the historical accuracy of the song declined with the widening of the time gap. Most of the songs have been collected, assessed and recorded on paper by Vuk Karadžić in the 19th century along with Serbian epic poetry, some being of exceptional literary quality. The public domain comprises the body of all creative works and other knowledge—writing, artwork, music, science, inventions, and others—in which no person or organization has any proprietary interest. ... For other uses, see Open source (disambiguation). ... The cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, a significant architectural contribution of the High Middle Ages. ... Vuk Stefanović Karadžić (Вук Стефановић Караџић) (November 7, 1787 - February 7, 1864) was a Serb linguist and major reformer of the Serbian language. ... Songs of Serbian epic poetry rarely, if ever, rhyme, but they are easy to remember as each line has exactly ten syllables and caesura after fourth syllable. ...

The most famous recorded guslar-interpreter was indisputably Petar Perunović - Perun, from Pješivci tribe. He reached his peak during the first few decades of the 20th century when he made numerous recordings and tours in America and all across Europe.

The most popular Montenegrin epic song heroes are Bajo Pivljanin, Nikac od Rovina and pop Milo Jovović. Contemporary alternative rock author Rambo Amadeus proved with his Smrt Popa Mila Jovovica (The Death of Priest Milo Jovovic) that these songs can be very successfully adapted to the modern art format without losing any of its original appeal. Rambo Amadeus (Serbian and Montenegrin: Рамбо Амадеус), born June 14, 1963 in Kotor, Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia, is the stage name of the Belgrade-based Montenegrin singer-songwriter Antonije PuÅ¡ić, popular all over the former Yugoslavia. ...

Presently, these traditions are somewhat livelier in the northern parts of the country, (and also shared with people in eastern Herzegovina, western Serbia and central Dalmatia). This article is about the geographic area of Herzegovina. ... Anthem Serbia() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city) Belgrade Official languages Serbian 1 Recognised regional languages Hungarian, Croatian, Slovak, Romanian, Rusyn 2 Albanian 3 Government Semi-presidential republic  -  President Boris Tadić  -  Prime Minister Vojislav KoÅ¡tunica Establishment  -  Formation 812   -  Kingdom established 1217   -  Empire established 1346   -  Independence lost to... Dalmatia, highlighted, on a map of Croatia. ...

Montenegrin Names

There are many Montenegrin names unique to the Montenegrin people which display the distinct culture of the Montenegrins. For an extensive list see:

Main article: List of Montenegrin names

There are many Montenegrin names unique to Montenegro or mostly found or originate in Montenegro and display the culture of the Montenegrins. ...

Cuisine

Main article: Montenegrin cuisine

The traditional dishes of Montenegro's heartland and its Adriatic coast have a distinctively Italian flavour which shows in the bread-making style, the way meat is cured and dried, cheesemaking, wine and spirits, the soup and stew making style, polenta, stuffed capsicums, meatballs, priganice, Raštan, etc.. Montenegrin cuisine is a result of Montenegros geographic position and its long history. ... A satellite image of the Adriatic Sea. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Kinnikuman character, see Meat Alexandria. ... Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. ... A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ... A distilled beverage is a liquid preparation meant for consumption containing ethyl alcohol (ethanol) purified by distillation from a fermented substance such as fruit, vegetables, or grain. ... Soup is usually a savoury liquid food that is made by combining ingredients, such as meat, vegetables and beans in stock or hot water, until the flavor is extracted, forming a broth. ... Beef Stew A stew is a common dish made of vegetables (particularly potatoes or beans), meat, poultry, or seafood cooked in some sort of broth or sauce. ... Fried polenta (left), with chicken and potatoes Polenta is a cornmeal dish popular in Italian, Savoyard, Swiss, Austrian, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Corsican, Argentine, Brazilian, and Mexican cuisine, and it is a traditional staple food throughout much of northern Italy. ... Species C. annuum (incl. ... For other uses, see Meatball (disambiguation). ... Collards, also called collard greens or borekale (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group), are various loose-leafed cultivars of the cabbage plant. ...

The second large influence came from the Levant and Turkey, lately largely via Serbia: sarma, musaka, pilav, japraci, pita, burek, Ćevapi, kebab, Turkish sweets like baklava and tulumba etc. The Levant The Levant (IPA: /lÉ™vænt/) is an imprecise geographical term historically referring to a large area in the Middle East south of the Taurus Mountains, bounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the west, and by the northern Arabian Desert and Upper Mesopotamia to the east. ... Serbian cuisine is influenced by Mediterranean (especially Greek, Bulgarian), Turkish and Hungarian cuisines, which makes it a heterogeneous one. ... Sarmale in cabbage leaves Sarma (sarma сарма, plural sarme сарми in most Southern Slavic languages, and sarmale in Romanian), is a word for a grape leaf or cabbage roll common to Southeastern Europe and adjacent areas. ... Musakka/Moussakas Moussaka ([musaka]; Greek: ; Romanian: ; Turkish: ; South Slavic: мусака/​musaka; Armenian: ; Arabic: musaqqaa) is a traditional eggplant (aubergine)-based dish in the Balkans and the Middle East, but most closely associated with Greece and Turkey. ... Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi, pulao rice, and cucumber raita Pilaf, (Turkish pilav, Azeri plov, Bosnian pilav, Serbian pilav, Armenian pilav, Romanian pilaf, Persian polow, Afghanistan palow, Greek πιλάφι, India/Pakistan pulav/ pulao, Uzbek and Russian plov, Kazakh palaw) also spelled pilau, perloo, perlau, plaw, pilaw, and pilaff is a Middle Eastern and... Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions, including the Middle East, the Balkans, Greece, and Central Asia. ... For other uses, see Pita (disambiguation). ... Wikibooks Cookbook has an article on Burek Cheese and potato-filled bourekas Börek are filled savory pastries popular throughout the former Ottoman Empire. ... Ćevapi or ćevapčići (diminutive) is a dish of grilled minced meat kebabs, found in the countries of Western Balkan. ... Left to right: Chenjeh Kabab, Kabab Koobideh, Jujeh Kabab in an Afghan restaurant. ... Baklava is prepared on large trays and cut into a variety of shapes Baklava or Baklawa is a rich, sweet pastry featured in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans (i. ... Tulumba is a type of dessert. ...

Hungarian dishes goulash, satarash, djuvech are also very common. Goulash Goulash with gnocchi Goulash is hell on a plate, originally from wisconson, usually made of fried rice, mangos, teenage mutant ninja tutles, and turd powder. ...

Last but not least, continental Europe made its mark mostly in the desserts department. crêpes, doughnuts, jams, myriad types of biscuits and cakes, all make a contribution to the average Montenegrin's waist-line. Vienna-style bread is the most prevalent type of bread in the shops. Croatian cuisine is heterogeneous and is therefore known as the cuisine of regions, since every region has its own distinct culinary traditions. ... The base material for multiple crêpes A sweet crêpe opened up, with whipped cream and strawberry sauce on it A crêpe (pronounced IPA /kreɪp/, French /kʀɛp/) is a type of very thin raw fish usually made grown in the ocean or sea. ... Doughnuts being glazed at a Krispy Kreme store in Sydney, Australia. ... Jam from berries Jam (also known as jelly or preserves) is a type of sweet spread or condiment made with fruits or sometimes vegetables, sugar, and sometimes pectin if the fruits natural pectin content is insufficient to produce a thick product. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... “Wien” redirects here. ...

Montenegrin cuisine also varies geographically; the cuisine in the coastal area differs from the one in the northern highland region. The coastal area is traditionally a representative of Mediterranean cuisine, with seafood being a common dish. External links Mediterranean cuisine guide and recipes Categories: Stub | Mediterranean cuisine ... Spaghetti with seafood (Spaghetti allo scoglio). ...

Architecture

Main article: Architecture of Montenegro

Montenegro has a number of significant cultural and historical sites, including heritage sites from the pre-Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods. The Montenegrin coastal region is especially well known for its religious monuments, including the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, the basilica of St. Luke (over 800 years), Our Lady of the Rock (Škrpjela), the Savina Monastery and others. The Byzantine influence in architecture and in religious artwork is especially apparent in the country's interior. The ancient city of Kotor is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Montenegro has a number of significant cultural and historical sites, including heritage sites from the pre-Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods. ... South transept of Tournai Cathedral, Belgium, 12th century. ... The Western (Royal) Portal at Chartres Cathedral ( 1145). ... Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens. ... Towers of the Saint Tryphon cathedral The Cathedral of Saint Tryphonis located in the city of Kotor, one of the best preserved medieval fortified towns in the Mediterranean. ... Savina (Serbian: Савина) is an old Serb Orthodox monastery near the city Herceg Novi in Boka Kotorska, Serbia and Montenegro. ... Byzantine Empire at its greatest extent c. ... Coordinates Mayor Marija Ćatović (DPS - SDP) Municipality area 335 km² Population (2003 census)  - city  - municipality  - density 1,331 22,947 {{{density}}} No. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ...

Literature

Main article: Montenegrin Literature

The first literary works written in the region are ten centuries old, and the first Montenegrin book was printed five hundreds years ago. The first state-owned printing press (Printing House of Crnojevići) was located in Cetinje in 1494, where the first South Slavic book was printed the same year (Oktoih). A number of medieval manuscripts, dating from the 13th century, are kept in the Montenegrin monasteries. Montenegrin literature is literature written in South Slavic country of Montenegro in Serbian language. ... Printing House of Crnojevići is a printing house that operated between 1493 and 1496 in Cetinje, Montenegro. ... Coordinates Mayor Milovan Janković (DPS - SDP) Municipality area 910 km² Population (2003 census)  - city  - municipality  - density 15,137 18,482 20. ... 1494 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Countries inhabited by South Slavs (in black) Distribution of Slavic peoples by language The South Slavs are a southern branch of the Slavic peoples that live in the Balkans, the southern Pannonian Plain and the eastern Alps. ... Oktoih is a book printed in Cetinje, Montenegro in 1494. ...

On the substratum of traditional oral folk epic poetry, authors like Petar II Petrović Njegoš have created their own expression. His epic Gorski Vijenac (The Mountain Wreath), written in the Montenegrin vernacular, presents the central point of the Montenegrin culture, for many surpassing in importance even the bible. Petar II Petrović-NjegoÅ¡ (Serbian Cyrillic: Петар II Петровић-Његош) (November 13 (November 1 Old Style), 1813 - October 31 (October 19 Old Style), 1851) was the ruler of Montenegro and the Cetinje Episcope of the Serbian Orthodox Church (Serbian: Владика). He made Montenegro a secular state and is considered by many to be among... The Mountain Wreath (Serbian: Горски вијенац or Gorski vijenac, in original orthography: Горскıй вıенацъ) is a poem and play, commonly considered a literary masterpiece, written by Montenegrin Prince-Bishop and poet Petar II Petrović-NjegoÅ¡. NjegoÅ¡ published The Mountain Wreath, in 1847. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Look up Vernacular in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Painting and Sculpture

Painting

The painters from Montenegro gave a great contribution to the affirmation of the Montenegrin culture in the world. Leaving to the other parts of the world (Paris, Belgrade, Zagreb ...), they took their Montenegrin soul and heritage with them and passed it down to others through their artworks. Last 15 years saw the opening of the Faculty of the Fine Arts in Cetinje, bringing up a whole new wave of talent. Some of the most prominent artists are listed below:

• Milo Milunović
• Petar Lubarda
• Dado Đurić
• Vojo Stanić
• Dimitrije Popović

Self Portrait Milo Milunovic Milo Milunović (1897-1967) was a distinguished painter from Montenegro. ... Petar Lubarda - The Gusle Player Petar Lubarda (Cetinje, 27th July 1907 - Belgrade, 13th February 1974) was an outstanding Montenegrin painter considered to be the most influential figure on post-war painting in former Yugoslavia. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Dimitrije Popović (born March 4, 1951 in Cetinje) is a Montenegrin painter and writer. ...

Sculpture

• Risto Stijović

Risto Stijović (1894-1974) was a internationally renowned Serbian sculptor of Montenegrin origin, considered to be one of the most original artists of his time. ...

Music

Main article: Music of Montenegro

The art of music have been relatively neglected, especially compared to the literature and visual arts. Nevertheless, 20th century produced few outstanding composers and interpreters. Specialised Musical High Schools in Kotor and Titograd were the pillars of the classical music education, the latter being upgraded to the rank of Academy in the last decade of 20th century. Particular attention is given to Choir and Chamber music. In addition, a professional orchestra is maintained by a national TV in Podgorica. Music of Montenegro represents a mix of the countrys unique musical tradition and Western musical influences. ... Coordinates Mayor Marija Ćatović (DPS - SDP) Municipality area 335 km² Population (2003 census)  - city  - municipality  - density 1,331 22,947 {{{density}}} No. ... Coordinates Mayor Dr. Miomir MugoÅ¡a (DPS - SDP) Municipality area 1,441 km² Population (2003 census)  - city  - municipality  - density 136,473 169,132 117,4 pop per km² Time zone  - Standard  - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Founded Before 12th Century as Birziminium Area code +382 81 Car... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. ...

Performing Arts

Theatre

Montenegrin National Theatre in Podgorica is the only professional theatre and along with the Faculty of Drama, located in Cetinje is responsible for the lion share of the theatre production in the country. During Summer months, City Theatre in Budva takes precedence as a stage for performers coming from all corners of former Yugoslavia and the world. The Montenegrin National Theatre (Serbian/Montenegrin language: Crnogorsko Narodno PozoriÅ¡te) is located in Montenegrin capital of Podgorica. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Coordinates Mayor Milovan Janković (DPS - SDP) Municipality area 910 km² Population (2003 census)  - city  - municipality  - density 15,137 18,482 20. ... Coordinates Mayor Rajko Kuljača Municipality area 122 km² Population  - city  - municipality 10,918 15,909 Time zone  - Standard  - Summer (DST) CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) Founded 5th Century B.C. Area code +381 86 Car plates BD Official Website http://www. ... Yugoslavia (Jugoslavija in the Latin alphabet, Југославија in Cyrillic; English: South Slavia) describes three political entities that existed one at a time on the Balkan Peninsula in Europe, during most of the 20th century. ...

Film

Main article: Cinema of Montenegro

Considering its population of about 600 000 people, Montenegrins have given to Yugoslavia and the world quite a number of outstanding film Directors and actors including Dušan Vukotić, the first Yugoslav Oscar winner, for the short animated film category in 1961. Veljko Bulajić and Živko Nikolić. Montenegro has been the site of many domestic films. ... DU, Du or du may refer to: As Du. ... Veljko Bulajić is an Croatian actor and film director from Montenegro. ... Živko Nikolić (1941 - 17 August 2001) is a famous Montenegrin film director. ...

Montenegro as a Theme in Foreign Works

Films with Montenegrin themes

The 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale is partially set in Montenegro. Casino Royale, released in 2006, is the 21st film in the James Bond series, and the first to star Daniel Craig as MI6 agent James Bond. ...

Institutions

• Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts
• University of Montenegro

Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts (Crnogorska Akademija Nauka i Umjetnosti, CANU) is the most important scientific institution of Montenegro. ... The University of Montenegro (Serbian Univerzitet Crne Gore, Универзитет Црна Гора) is a university located in Podgorica, Montenegro. ...

See also

• Sport in Montenegro

The Sport of Montenegro revolves mostly around team sports: football, basketball, water polo, volleyball and handball. ...

External links

• Official Montenegro Culture page
• Montenegrin P.E.N On the Endangerment of Montenegrin Culture, People and State
• Montenegrin Literary works online
• Serb Land of Montenegro - History of Montenegro as it is
• Traditional Montenegrin Music Links
• Short History of Montenegrin Music
• Montenegrin Oro
• Gusle Story Teller Perun

Very important dimension of the ethnic Montenegrin culture is the ethical ideal of Čojstvo i Junaštvo, roughly translated as "Humanity and Bravery". Another result of its centuries long warrior history, it is the unwritten code of Chivalry that [[stipulate that to deserve a true respect of its people, a person has to show virtues of integrity, dignity, humility, self-sacrifice for the just cause, respect for others, and Rectitude along with the bravery. In the old days of battle, it resulted in Montenegrins fighting to the death as being captured was considered the greatest shame.