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Diploma thesis 2026Video produkcijakulturna dediščina · Kulturno-umetniško društvo Vitomarci · lokalna skupnost

From Foundation to Present: A Documentary View of a Cultural Society's Growth

The purpose of the research was to present the society's development through different historical periods and to determine its significance for the cultural, social and educational life of the local community.

Luka Soto VargasMedijska produkcija · module Video produkcija · supervisor mag. Rene Maurin · defence september 2026
In brief

The project in five facts.

AuthorLuka Soto Vargas
Supervisormag. Rene Maurin
ModuleVideo produkcijaMedijska produkcija
Employer / clientAcademia
Year2026september 2026
About the project

Challenge, approach and results.

The diploma thesis examines the historical development of the Vitomarci Cultural and Arts Society from its foundation in 1891 to the present day. The purpose of the research was to present the society's development through different historical periods and to determine its significance for the cultural, social and educational life of the local community. The research is based on a review of professional literature, analysis of the chronicle of the Vitomarci Cultural and Arts Society, review of archival material, photographs and interviews with long-standing members of the society. The research results show that the society has a tradition of more than 130 years and has significantly influenced cultural life in Vitomarci throughout the entire period. The beginnings date back to the establishment of the Reading Society in 1891, whose purpose was to spread knowledge, encourage reading culture and strengthen the Slovene language and national consciousness.

Problem

The diploma thesis examines the historical development of the Vitomarci Cultural and Arts Society from its foundation in 1891 to the present day. The purpose of the research was to present the society's development through different historical periods and to determine its significance for the cultural, social and educational life of the local community. Special emphasis is placed on preserving cultural heritage, voluntary work of members and the society's role in connecting people.

Solution and Method

The research is based on a review of professional literature, analysis of the chronicle of the Vitomarci Cultural and Arts Society, review of archival material, photographs and interviews with long-standing members of the society. By combining different research methods, a comprehensive insight into the society's development, its activities and significance for the local environment was obtained.

Results

The research results show that the society has a tradition of more than 130 years and has significantly influenced cultural life in Vitomarci throughout the entire period. The beginnings date back to the establishment of the Reading Society in 1891, whose purpose was to spread knowledge, encourage reading culture and strengthen the Slovene language and national consciousness. Later, the society developed into a cultural and arts society that combines theatre activities, choirs, tamburitza orchestra, recitations, a library and the organisation of cultural events.

Through its work, it makes a significant contribution to preserving tradition and enriching the cultural life of the place. Analysis of historical sources and conducted interviews confirm that the society's activities throughout its entire history have been closely connected with the voluntary work of members. Despite wars, social changes and other challenges, the society has managed to preserve its mission and continue its cultural activities.

An important part of the diploma project is the documentary film, which complements the written part of the thesis. Through interviews, archival photographs and the chronicle, it shows the society's development and contributes to preserving its history for future generations. The research confirms that the Vitomarci Cultural and Arts Society is an important bearer of the cultural life, tradition and identity of the place.

Its long-standing activities prove that cultural societies play an important role in preserving cultural heritage, connecting people and developing the local community.

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