Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most distinct and interesting countries in the former Yugoslavia, and you would feel this instantly when you enter the country. Bosnian culture is rich with diversity of customs and cultures. All of the people share a somewhat laid-back attitude toward life.  For example coffee drinking (espresso like Turkish coffee) is generally perceived as an everyday social event rather than an individual habit.

One thing you may never see at a Bosnian restaurant or cafe are separate checks. More accepted way to pay is for each person to buy a round of drinks. The nation takes pride in the melancholic folk songs sevdalinka, the precious medieval filigree hand manufactured by craftsmen, and a wide array of traditional wisdoms that are carried down thru generations.

There are three major groups in Bosnian and Herzegovina that make up the biggest percentage of the population: Bosnians, Serbs and Croats. Additionally there are also other groups like: Albanians, Romanian, Turks and Jews. With this rich blend of beliefs and culture, you will feel steeped in a very complex and old way of life.

There are many ways to express Bosnian culture. One of those things is beautiful countryside houses build from wood, stone or brick. Countryside homes were made up of several families that living on a common land. Those countryside homes were traditionally known as ‘zadruge’. Farming responsibilities are shared between families to make work much easier. Today, you can still find a great community atmosphere in suburban city region and small villages.

Many Bosnians are Muslims. If you planning home visits, while you traveling trough Bosnia and Herzegovina, you must keep in mind one detail of Bosnian culture and that is removing your shoes when you entering Muslim homes. When you visit Bosnian homes, slippers are generally provided.

Family life in Bosnian culture is also specific one. Elders are respected and are considered high important members of the family. Their wishes and opinions are always handled with the most care. Generally, family life may seem more formal, including the relationship between children and parents. War in the 1990s was affected at the Bosnian family so visitors should keep that in mind. Because some families have been broken, after husbands were killed in the conflict, they are now headed by widows. During the war some areas reached a higher concentration of people, because they moved from the countryside into cities where they remain today.

Women in Bosnian culture usually work in cities and larger towns. Women have equal economic and political rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In many families, women can be more responsible. They have household tasks like childcare, household chores, food shopping.

Bosnian food takes special place in Bosnian culture. No matter which cuisine you prefer, there is always something that you would like: Bosnian traditional ‘burek’ and ‘pita’ (both are some sort of pie) and stew of cabbage and meat or stewed vegetables, delicious roasted meat (cevap). To finish your meal, try ‘baklava’.

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