„ Cultural Heritage, tangible and intangible, is the common wealth of mankind in its diversity and uniquess, and its protection is one of the most important factors for recognition, defining and affirming cultural identity.“ (preuzeto s web-stranice: https://www.min-kulture.hr/default.aspx?id=6 ; 4.5.2021.) The term Croatian culturan heritage implies all the customs, tradition and all the riches of Croatian history. By its territorial size, Croatia is a small country, but extremely rich in cultural heritage, which includes speech, song, musical instruments, dances, crafts, folk games, liturgical customs, folk customs, varoius events, drinks, meals and etc. As the years go by, the cultural and traditional heritage fades more and mores because the new generations don't see the beauty, charm and importance of preserving the tradition of their region. Therefore, we need to learn and listen from our ancestors and appreciate their legacy, and teach our descendants the same. As long as there is still awareness of the historical beauty of the Croatian people and country, there will be cultural and tradiotional heritage. It is passed down from generation to generation through song, dance, music, stories, folk games, customs, food and many others, and our only task is to embrace the past and pass it on. My wish is the the cultural and tradiotional heritage is nurtured, appreciated and never forgotten, so the purpose of this thesis is to preserve the rich cultural and tradiotional heritage of Kotoriba.