The term folklore is described by the Croatian encyclopedia as creativity based on the traditions of a cultural community, and it expresses the cultural and social identity of that community. The Republic of Croatia proudly highlights its culture and folk mores. People all over Croatia are proud of their tradition and show it successfully. Thus, in the small municipality of Gornja Stubica, its residents actively participate in the preservation and nurturing of their traditions. KUD "Matija Gubec" has been gathering young and elder members for a number of years in order to use songs, dance and other arts to show that there is nothing more beautiful than loving and respecting your own KUD consists of three sections, namely the tambura band, the art workshop "Lipa" and the folklore section. KUD itself presents and covers the old folk dances and songs of its region. One of the most famous dances are the Drmeš and Mazurka, and all of this is beautiful to see when they put on their national costume at the performances, which is a sign of their region. Although it looks simple and at first glance poor, it actually shows the painstaking work of grandmothers who made them day and night so that they would have something to dance in. This region is not only known for its songs and dances, it also has its own folk mores that are still celebrated in a similar way as before, from Valentine's Day to St. George's Day. Before, the residents of this region liked to rest with the sounds of music and good stories. There were always stories about Coprnjice, ghosts and lučnjaci. Each story was special in its own way and the locals strictly believed in what they heard and saw. When they told something scary, it was time for a joke. They had fun until the morning, and how could they not when we all know that the people of Zagorje are very happy and cheerful people.