Did you know that Terchová music has even made it onto a postage stamp?

Did you know that Terchová music has even made it onto a postage stamp? This beautiful gesture reminds us that the musical heritage of Terchová is not just a regional specialty, but a true treasure of Slovakia, inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.

Stamp issue

• Date of issue: October 2, 2023

• Name of issue: Joint issue with Azerbaijan – Terchovská muzika

• Nominal value: €1.00

• Print run: 150,000 copies

• Size: 30 × 40 mm

• Printing technique: offset + screen printing

Alongside the stamp, a first day cover (FDC) with a thematic postmark was also released.

Design of the stamp

The main feature of the stamp is the two-string bass – a musical instrument typical of Terchová music. It is complemented by a graphic depiction of the Malá Fatra mountains, the homeland of this unique musical tradition.

Why is this issue significant?

• It raises awareness of Terchová music as part of UNESCO’s cultural heritage.

• It represents a symbolic link between Slovakia and Azerbaijan.

• It appeals both to philatelists and folklore enthusiasts.

A culture you can still experience live

Terchová music doesn’t just appear on the stamp – you can still hear it today in Terchová itself: at weddings, folklore festivals, and the famous Jánošíkove dni.

If you stay with us at Apartment Adventourist, make sure to plan your visit to include an event with Terchová music. A tradition inscribed by UNESCO and celebrated on a stamp still resonates here in its authentic form.