Inspiring voices of the new generation – Nikola Franjić and Irena Mrnjavac talk about sicanje – an ancient way of tattooing women, a tradition that carries a special emotion, especially when older and younger women find themselves together in front of the lens. Their story reveals the power of togetherness and the beauty of heritage through photography.

1 April 2026 at 2 p.m.

The Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports presents the podcast “Heritage Steps”. The fourth episode will be broadcast on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 2 p.m. on the YouTube channel of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports. This continuation brings the story of the unique tradition of central Bosnia – sicanje, an ancient way of tattooing women that has carried a strong symbolism of faith and identity for centuries. Through the story of the photo exhibition, we open a window into the rich cultural heritage and discover the deep message that this tradition carries.

Irena Mrnjavac and Nikola Franjić – the authors of the exhibition “Identity” bring the story of women who decided to continue the tradition of the ancient way of tattooing grandmothers, and how identity is transmitted through a mark on the skin.

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