The Pirot humor represents an important pillar of intangible cultural heritage and a primary instrument of Pirot regional identity. Stemming from a specific ethnographic area, this humor is characterized by deep self-irony and vitality that preserves the authenticity of the local spirit. Archaic Pirot dialect is used as the key medium of expression, whose linguistic economy and specific grammar add unique vividness to local jokes. Through this humor, the well-known stereotype about stinginess is deconstructed, having transformed from traditional mountain thriftiness into a recognizable humorous brand. Through the work of local institutions and authors, this unique spirit is today successfully preserved from oblivion and promoted as an important part of cultural heritage.

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• Živković V. Mijalko Rasnički, s. r. Pirotsk ...