Kavadarci
Kavadarci
Кавадарци (Macedonian) | ||
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From the top, Church of St. Petka, Former Tabacco Factory, The Ossuary Monument | ||
Car plates KA | | |
Climate | Cfa | |
Website | www.kavadarci.gov.mk/ |
Kavadarci (
History
Classical period
In the Tikveš region around Kavadarci, many artefacts and structures have been discovered dating back to prehistoric times. Bronze and ceramic artefacts were discovered at an archaeological site in the nearby town of Stobi (Macedonian: Стоби) dating to the 6th and 7th century BC. This town is said to have been established during the
meant it became an important military, economic and cultural hub. The establishment of aOttoman Empire
Much change took place during the occupation of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century; the occupying Ottomans destroyed all existing villages replacing them with oriental architecture. Villagers from Rashtani and Dukena fleeing from the Ottomans settled in a new area, bringing with them many families that exist in Kavadarci today. From this settlement a new village emerged. During the 17th century this growing village attracted much attention and spurred a large migration of people from the surrounding hills and villages, establishing the new town called Kavadarci.
Kavadarci was under the jurisdiction of
After the forming of the
20th century
During this period Kavadarci flourished, becoming a large economic, administrative and political center in the
In June 1913, the
From 1929 to 1941, Kavadarci was part of the Vardar Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. There was strong resistance against the Serbian occupation.
During the
"Between 2011 and 2012, the number of cancer diagnoses in Kavadarci and the surrounding villages rose significantly, from 981 to 1,332. According to the local medical clinic, pediatric cancers are also on the rise." In 2012, "there were 17 children under the age of six diagnosed with cancer."[6]
Municipality of Kavadarci
The
Rožden (Рожден) | Šeškovo (Шешково) | Vataša (Ваташа) |
Vozarci (Возарци) |
Galište (Галиште) | Garnikovo (Гарниково) | Glišić (Глишиќ) | Grbovec (Грбовец) |
Dabnište (Дабниште) | Dobrotino (Добротино) | Dragožel (Драгожел) | Dradnja (Драдња) |
Drenovo (Дреново) | Kjesendre (Ќесендре) | Košani (Кошани) | Marena (Марена) |
Pravednik (Праведник) | Raec (Раец) | Resava (Ресава) | Sopot (Сопот) |
Fariš (Фариш) | Begnište (Бегниште) | Šivec (Шивец) | Brušani (Брушани) |
Radnja (Радња) | Klinovo (Клиново) | Kamen Dol (Камен Дол) | Mrzen Oraovec (Мрзен Ораовец) |
Konopište (Конопиште) |
Mrežičko (Мрежичко) | Majden (Мајден) |
Demographics
97% Macedonians | 1% Roma | 0.5% Serbs | 1.5% other ethnicities |
Media
Two TV, two radio stations and one official web site operate in Kavadarci: They are KTV 41 and TVT, Radio Galaxy FM and Radio Kavadarci FM, and www.kavadar4e.com. All five are privately owned.
Politics
Since 2017, local elections were held on 15 October 2017, on 29 October 2017, and on 17 October 2021. Mitko Janchev won the elections and became the new Mayor of Kavadarci.
Industry
Wine
Kavadarci's most famous export is
The tradition of
The
The combined
Red wine |
White wine |
Spirits |
Speciality wines |
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T'ga za Jug (Yearning for the South) |
Smederevka | Yellow Lozova Rakija |
Rosé
|
Alexandria | Riesling | White Lozova Rakija
| |
Kratošija (Кртошиа) |
Chardonnay | Brandy | |
Teran | Temjanika |
Vinjak | |
Krater | Sauvignon blanc | Whisky | |
Cabernet Sauvignon | Semijon | ||
Poema | Belan | ||
Kavadarka |
Altan | ||
Kanvas | Riesling | ||
Millennium | Žilavka | ||
Vitač |
Alexandria | ||
Vranec |
Traminec | ||
Pinot noir | |||
Merlot | |||
Stanušina
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Ferronickel smelter
Another important industry is the manufacture of
Free Economic Zone
In a bid to attract more interest from domestic and foreign investors in 2000 the first
Tobacco
Kavadarci is known for its timber and tobacco production. Alliance One Macedonia, one of the largest tobacco processing companies in North Macedonia is located in Kavadarci, producing and exporting Macedonian Oriental tobacco to the United States, Japan, and selected EU and Asian countries.
Main sights
Tikveški Grozdober
In the first week of September of each year a festival called "Tikveški Grozdober" (Тиквешки гроздобер, lit.
Tikveški Grozdober officially began in 1964. It takes place over several days and is one of the largest cultural manifestations of its kind in the region.
The festival includes folk, pop and rock concerts, traditional dancing, seminars, presentations and exhibitions. During this time the city centre houses many temporary restaurants, stalls and shops open to allow visitors to experience the smells and tastes of local delicacies. It culminates in a carnival procession through the main streets of the town.
Lake Tikveš
The artificial accumulation is provides water to the local area for businesses such as irrigation and fisheries. It generates electricity through the use of a hydro power plant (HPP), is a site for sports and recreation, and is a popular tourist attraction due to the cultural monuments and rich flora and fauna of the area.
The area around Lake Tikveš has been designated a protected zone; this was established and supported as a conservation project for the protection of the wildlife and surrounding environment by a local environmental association ODEK and a public enterprise Tikveško Pole.
Tikveš Strict Natural Reserve
Established in 1997, the
Pološki Monastery and Church of St. Bogorodica of Drenovo
The Pološki Monastery was built in the 14th century by a father and a son from Prespa (Macedonian: Преспа), well known for building monasteries and churches across Macedonia. The pair set to work with the son building a church in Drenovo (Macedonian: Дреново) and the father the Pološki Monastery (Macedonian: Полошки Манастир). After the father had completed construction of the Pološki Monastery he returned to Drenovo.
The vanity and arrogance of the son made him claim that the church he built was so beautiful and so well made that even if Saint Ilija came down from the heavens he would not be able to destroy it. At that moment a lightning bolt appeared out of the blue sky: Saint Ilija angered by this claim split the new church in half. It is said that if the break is repaired, each year on the day of Ilinden (Macedonian: Илинден), August 2 (St. Elijah's Day) the church will split in the exactly same place.
The church within the Pološki Monastery is dedicated to Sveti Gorgija (Saint George) and is on the southwestern shore of Lake Tikveš that is accessible only by boat. Its fresco paintings are completely preserved and can be dated to the 14th century; the only exception being those in the narthex that was built during the 17th century. The most recent and last restoration to the building took place during the 19th century. The monastery is well known for its collections of unique icons, wood carvings and especially for its fresco art that differ from others of the same period due to its unusual compositions.
Marko’s Tower
Marko's Tower is a stone edifice located in the centre of Kavadarci; it was erected during the 18th century. The square structure stands at approximately 20 metres (66 feet) with five stories. Its walls are ten metres (33 feet) thick, with three windows on the fourth and fifth floor. The only entrance is by the door on the second floor, accessible via a stone staircase. On the south wall of the fourth floor remains an opening that was used for defence; the opening on the fifth floor was to dispose of dirty water.
Ivan Mazov-Klime House of Culture
The Ivan Mazov-Klime House of Culture was founded in 1952 and formed an ensemble in 1953. The Tikveš Folk Ensemble is composed of 115 members and performs choreographed folk songs and dances throughout the country and abroad.
City Museum and Gallery
Built in 1973 and opened to the public in 1976, the City Museum houses many historical, archaeological and cultural exhibits. The gallery showcases work from local and international artists, organising five to eight exhibitions each year.
Sport
Kavadarci is the home of several sports teams. The best known are:
- a professional football club named GFK Tikveš
- a basketball team formerly known as KK Feni Industries, since 2019 known as KK EuroNickel 2005
- a handball club named GRK Tikveš
GFK Tikveš play their home matches at Gradski Stadion Kavadarci, while KK Euronickel and GRK Tikveš use the multi-purpose indoor Jasmin Sports Hall.
Climate
Kavadarci has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa).
Climate data for Kavadarci | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 4.8 (40.6) |
8.2 (46.8) |
13.1 (55.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
22.9 (73.2) |
27.7 (81.9) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.0 (86.0) |
26.4 (79.5) |
19.6 (67.3) |
12.2 (54.0) |
6.1 (43.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.5 (34.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
7.9 (46.2) |
12.0 (53.6) |
16.8 (62.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.6 (72.7) |
19.5 (67.1) |
13.9 (57.0) |
7.7 (45.9) |
2.7 (36.9) |
12.7 (54.9) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1.9 (28.6) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
2.7 (36.9) |
6.3 (43.3) |
10.7 (51.3) |
14.0 (57.2) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.3 (59.5) |
12.1 (53.8) |
8.2 (46.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
7.1 (44.7) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 34 (1.3) |
33 (1.3) |
36 (1.4) |
39 (1.5) |
57 (2.2) |
43 (1.7) |
33 (1.3) |
29 (1.1) |
33 (1.3) |
45 (1.8) |
55 (2.2) |
43 (1.7) |
480 (18.8) |
Source: Climate-Data.org[12] |
People from Kavadarci
Notable people from Kavadarci include:
- Andon Dončevski, former football coach
- Petar Angelov, handball player
- Stojan Andov, politician
- Strašo Pindžur, communist revolutionary
- Todor Gečevski, basketball player
- Vanče Šikov, footballer
- Vrbica Stefanov, former basketball player
- Zafir Hadžimanov, singer and composer
- Petar Mazev, academic painter
Twin towns – sister cities
Kavadarci is twinned with:[13]
See also
Notes
- ^ "Official Tikveš Winery Website". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2006-10-24.
- ^ Кирил патриарх Български. Българската екзархия в Одринско и Македония след Освободителната война 1877-1878. Том първи, книга първа, стр. 567.
- ^ Тиквешко востание
- ^ "ВО KАВАДАРЦИ ОДБЕЛЕЖАНИ 99 ГОДИНИ ОД ТИKВЕШKОTО ВОСТАНИЕ". Archived from the original on 2022-07-10. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
- ^ Минчев, Димитър. Българските акционни комитети в Македония — 1941, София 1995, с. 45-46.
- ^ Lynch, Lily (18 October 2013). ""I Wouldn't Live There for All the Money in the World"". Balkanist Magazine.
- ^ 2002 census results in English and Macedonian (PDF)
- ^ Dimitrievska, Valentina (16 January 2013). "Macedonia's Feni Industry closes its Rzanovo ferronickel ore mine - media". SeeNews.
- ^ "Dynamic Nickel Producer Illustrates Potential of Heavy Industry". The European Times. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ VAN CALSTER, GEERT (22 January 2019). "Cunico v Daskalakis. Lugano Convention, employment and choice of court". GAVC LAW.
- ^ Moggridge, Matthew (2 December 2019). "Euronickel Industries completes $100 Million investment and second furnace restart". Steel Times International.
- ^ "Climate: Kavadarci". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- ^ "Предлог програми за 2018 година: Програма за меѓународна соработка на општина Кавадарци за 2018 година". kavadarci.gov.mk (in Macedonian). Kavadarci. 2017. pp. 3–6. Archived from the original on 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ "Міста-побратими | Офіційний сайт Бучанської міської ради". bucha-rada.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-06-25.
External links
- Official Municipality of Kavadarci website
- Macedonian Cultural & Information Centre
- Official Tikveš Winery Website