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Montenegro moves rapidly from the Adriatic coastline to inland mountains and plateaus. The Bay of Kotor preserves maritime history, while mountain villages reflect pastoral relationships and overland movement. Kotor's walls and churches form an architectural landmark associated with Adriatic exchange. In certain repertoires, the gusle accompanies sung narratives; this stringed instrument expresses a storytelling tradition also found in neighbouring countries. Residents' affiliations and languages demonstrate diversity that these symbols cannot fully describe. Cooking follows the territory's contrasts. On the coast, fish and Mediterranean ingredients have an important place. In upland regions, cheese and substantial preparations such as kačamak, made with grain and often potatoes, reflect different resources. Cured meats, bread and vegetables complete tables. Festive meals and occasions for welcoming guests bring these products together through family customs, recalling connections between environment and social life. The country's cultural portrait consequently includes both the networks of coastal towns and the knowledge developed within its mountain communities.