Three-finger salute (Serbian)
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The three-finger salute (Serbian Cyrillic: три пpcтa; Latin: Tri Prsta) is a Serbian salute with the thumb, index, and middle fingers open.
The origin of the salute is commonly explained based on the Orthodox way of crossing, with the three fingers instead of entire hand (which is associated with the Christian Trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit).[1][2]
[edit] Usage
Within Serbia itself, it is mostly used by the youth; it can be most often seen by fans and even players themselves when celebrating sport victories.
[edit] Connotations
Members of other ethnic groups, especially Bosniaks and Croats, will often find it provocative. Showing three fingers in public is seen as nationalist provocation,[3] or that the salute is simply attributed to nationalists[4][Quotation from source requested on talk page to verify interpretation of source]. In fact, it has been known to incite fights during soccer matches.[5][6][7]
[edit] References
- ^ Hajdinjak, Marko. (2000) Yugoslavia - Dismantled and Plundered.
- ^ 1 THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL CASE NO. IT-94-1-T
- ^ (Serbian) "Dalmacija našeg detinjstva", Jasmina Lukač, Danas, July 16 2003
- ^ (Croatian)"Cjenik raspada Jugoslavije", Marinko Čulić, Feral Tribune, 25 May 2006
- ^ (Croatian) "Utakmica sretno završila", Slobodna Dalmacija, 14 March 2005
- ^ "Serb arrested at Croatian gay parade", B92 News, June 26 2006.
- ^ "Posljednja granica Sarajeva", IWPR, Antonio Prlenda
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