The memory of ordinary, everyday intercultural or interreligious relationships, in brief 

The village like many others in the region was settled by Serbian and Albanian residents, until in 1999 the Serbian minority had to flee. The Albanian speaking population include both Muslim and Catholic families.

The context in which these relationships made a difference at the time

Albanian speakers and Serbian speakers lived a common life in this village until the armed conflict of 1999. Their common interests made cooperation a necessity, and friendships helped greatly in the management of their common life.

What has happened since, which makes the memory valuable 

In this region, the flight of Serbian villagers means residents and refugees are challenged to make sense of the loss of their everyday multicultural and multi denominational life. In a practical sense, refugees may look for the return of their property, or compensation, and knowing how other villagers will respond can make both a practical and an emotional difference.