Kokava nad Rimavicou

Kokava nad Rimavicou is a village and municipality in the Poltár District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. The village stands in the Stolica Mountains of the Inner Western Carpathians. Kokava in the past had been center for regional glass production. In the 20th century were established two paper mills, a potash workshop and a steam timber, although they went through a recession recently. Nearby holiday location Kokava-Línia offers several chalets and cottages used mainly by winter skiers.
Culture.
Kokava is known for its festival tradition. In 2012 the folklore festival "Koliesko" (The Wheel) celebrated its 22nd anniversary. Additionally, there is annual country music festival "Country fest Kokava" and a festival of gypsy music "Balvafest". Na Chorepe byva Havran, vtak. (bird, raven).
Genealogical resources.
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"