ETHNO MUSEUM – Debeljača

ETHNO MUSEUM – Debeljača

The Ethno Museum in Debeljača was established with the aim of preserving the ethnographic characteristics of the Hungarian population, which in this municipality is settled only in this village. The museum contains, as exhibits, items for everyday use dating back to the 17th century. It consists of four sections.

In the first section, the oldest preserved exhibits of traditional Hungarian folk costumes are displayed, along with various woven items (scarves, shirts, skirts, boots, coats). Handcrafted items decorated with the famous Hungarian embroidery and red details can also be seen.

In the second section, there are objects that were used in everyday life. These include ceramic vessels for storing winter food supplies, distilling brandy, and household items that are no longer in use.

The third section displays exhibits that illustrate the period of extensive agriculture and livestock breeding, as well as the craftsmanship of artisans in making these items (yoke, ratchet, bundle-tying tool, early plough, horse harness equipment).

The fourth section houses the inventory of an old pharmacy, well known in this region. The pharmacy was owned by Ambrozi Šandor, who was educated and studied in Budapest, from where he brought equipment for his pharmacy. This pharmacy was the first in this part of Banat. The pharmacist was the first to produce cosmetic products and perfumes, following the recipes of Viennese and Pest pharmacists. Equipment for the first biochemical laboratory in Vojvodina has been carefully preserved and displayed. As a member of the upper middle class, the pharmacist also donated his household furniture to this ethnographic collection.

The museum corridor is used to present another important aspect of life in old Debeljača—the Debeljača fair, which still takes place today, held every year on the last Friday of May and August. Photographs depicting the atmosphere of the fair highlight the significant economic importance of trade for Debeljača from its beginnings to the present day. In the past, the fair lasted three days, with specific days designated for trading horses, sheep, pigs, and handicraft products. Today, locals and visitors nostalgically remember gingerbread hearts, halva, and cotton candy.

The museum is not open daily but welcomes only organized groups with prior notice.

Photos: archives of Tourism organisation of Kovačica municipality

Trg Maršala Tita 18, Debeljača (Dom kulture Jožef Atila)
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