Galichnik is a village in the western part of Macedonia. Located on the slopes of Mount Bistra, downtown Miak region. Galichnik is a tourist attraction because of its authentic architecture, rich cultural heritage and stunning scenery.
The first version of the origin of the name "Galichnik" says that it is derived from the name of the river that flows Galik near Thessaloniki. The second version says that it is called Galichnik becouse of the large number of "wild chickens" - Galica, who lived in the area over the present church of St.. Peter and Paul, which has southern disposition.
Oldest knowledge about the occurrence of Galichnik dating from the 10th century and early 11th century. Considered one of the oldest villages in Miak area. The first time the village is characterized by mixing Vlach families with Macedonians. The presence of Vlachs in the region Miak confirm some place names from around the Galichnik and surnames of some of today's families from Galichnik: Kuculoski, Guguloski, Kiproski.
In the past, Galichnik economy was based on sheep, while many people were sent to work abroad - to work abroad and send money home. Today, Galichnik is only a tourist destination because locals have long since abandoned as a permanent residence. Most of them return to restored old family homes and use them as getaway from the summer heat. It is interesting to note that the official number of inhabitants of Galichnik through winter is only one citizen.
Galichnik wedding or Petrovdenskata Galicka svadva is held every year on St. Peter July 12. It is a very original, unique and unforgettable wedding customs and rituals. In the days of the wedding, eerie pipes and drums echo "Galichnik of the River", with all underground and above-ground height of the stone Bistra and sky. These companions of migrant workers in this region of Macedonia, always announce Galichnik wedding which is most wedding guests. Galichnik wedding its existence contributed to nurture unique wedding customs and rituals of the inhabitants of this region to preserve folk songs, dances, and famous Galicka costume-made with filigree precision and accuracy of tailors. Each year a special commission chooses two young people who will be getting married on Galichnik wedding. One of the prerequisites is at least one of the youth come from Galic family.
Each year during Galichnik wedding, are respected many traditions that characterize this wedding: the beating of drums, carrying the bride of water, setting the wedding banner, inviting the dead, shaving the groom, fetching the bride, making bread, wedding in church "St.. Peter and Paul, "and other traditions that are slowly dying but contain and hide many details of life in the past Galichnik. In Galichnik now live only two inhabitants, but on July 12, has over 5000 people coming to see this Galicka wedding.
The first version of the origin of the name "Galichnik" says that it is derived from the name of the river that flows Galik near Thessaloniki. The second version says that it is called Galichnik becouse of the large number of "wild chickens" - Galica, who lived in the area over the present church of St.. Peter and Paul, which has southern disposition.
Oldest knowledge about the occurrence of Galichnik dating from the 10th century and early 11th century. Considered one of the oldest villages in Miak area. The first time the village is characterized by mixing Vlach families with Macedonians. The presence of Vlachs in the region Miak confirm some place names from around the Galichnik and surnames of some of today's families from Galichnik: Kuculoski, Guguloski, Kiproski.
In the past, Galichnik economy was based on sheep, while many people were sent to work abroad - to work abroad and send money home. Today, Galichnik is only a tourist destination because locals have long since abandoned as a permanent residence. Most of them return to restored old family homes and use them as getaway from the summer heat. It is interesting to note that the official number of inhabitants of Galichnik through winter is only one citizen.
Each year during Galichnik wedding, are respected many traditions that characterize this wedding: the beating of drums, carrying the bride of water, setting the wedding banner, inviting the dead, shaving the groom, fetching the bride, making bread, wedding in church "St.. Peter and Paul, "and other traditions that are slowly dying but contain and hide many details of life in the past Galichnik. In Galichnik now live only two inhabitants, but on July 12, has over 5000 people coming to see this Galicka wedding.
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