The Glagolitic script is an ancient script whose origin is connected with the year 863 and the religious and enlightenment mission of St. Cyril - the creator of the script - and his brother Methodius. This script was once widely used in the countries of today’s European Union and is also a long-standing cultural link between European countries. A valuable dimension of the Glagolitic script is that it simultaneously promotes literacy and conveys Christian messages using images, numbers, letters and symbols. The creativity of the Glagolitic script is the result of its diverse functionality and the desired effect on the communication skills of younger age groups. With its murals of the meandered Glagolitic script and the international Millennium Competition in the Creative Industry, the Faculty of Economics in Osijek invites young people to get acquainted with the Glagolitic script in order to offer their own conceptual solutions for popularising this valuable cultural heritage. The most successful competitors receive the Hydrogen Award and become shining examples of their communities, which consequently increases interest in the creativity of the young winners, and their conceptual solutions proactively revive the cultural heritage.

The Croatian Glagolitic script is a version of the script created in 863 with the aim of Christianising the Slavic tribes scattered throughout Eastern and Central Europe. Such a pan-European endeavour is a confirmation of centuries-old European interconnectedness on spiritual, educational and intellectual levels. With its unique and angular forms, the Croatian Glagolitic script testifies to the tradition of preserving cultural diversity within European integration while promoting at the same time common values. The international Millennium Competition in the Creative Industry encourages young people to get acquainted with the Glagolitic script, a multi-coded script capable of conveying messages in alphabetical, numerical and symbolic codes. It is especially important to remember that the first nine Glagolitic signs convey a message that is still on the trail of European values, namely: “I, who know the letters, say that it is good to live honourably in this world!“ Following the knowledge gained from cultural tradition, young people are encouraged to improve modern means of communication. The conceptual solutions offered at the Millennium Competition in the Creative Industry also form a basis for creative ideas on the topic of the Glagolitic script and a foundation for future products intended for the market. Popularisation of cultural identity lying in the background of the ancient script raises awareness among young people of the importance and potential of cultural heritage and the possibilities of its presence in a modern environment. Through the understanding and revitalisation of cultural heritage, young people benefit from the advantages that arise from the foundation of European togetherness. ----------------------------------------- A – (AZЪ, number 1) – the first Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “I, a Christian”). V – (VÊDÊ, number 3) – the third Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “know”). B – (BUKY, number 2) – the second Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “letter”, “logos”). G – (GLAGOLJǪ, number 4) – the fourth Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “speak”). E – (ESTЪ, number 6) – the sixth Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “is”). D – (DOBRÊ, number 5) – the fifth Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “good”). Ž – (ŽIVÊTI, number 7) – the seventh Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “live”). Ʒ – (ƷÊLO, number 8) – the eighth Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “virtue, honour”). Z – (ZEMLI, number 9) – the ninth Glagolitic sign (symbolic meaning “Earth”).

The Croatian Glagolitic script is a version of the script created in 863 with the aim of Christianising the Slavic tribes scattered throughout Eastern and Central Europe. Such a pan-European endeavour is a confirmation of centuries-old European interconnectedness on spiritual, educational and intellectual levels. With its unique and angular forms, the Croatian Glagolitic script testifies to the tradition of preserving cultural diversity within European integration while promoting at the same time common values. The international Millennium Competition in the Creative Industry encourages young people to get acquainted with the Glagolitic script, a multi-coded script capable of conveying messages in alphabetical, numerical and symbolic codes. It is especially important to remember that the first nine Glagolitic signs convey a message that is still on the trail of European values, namely: “I, who know the letters, say that it is good to live honourably in this world!“ Following the knowledge gained from cultural tradition, young people are encouraged to improve modern means of communication. The conceptual solutions offered at the Millennium Competition in the Creative Industry also form a basis for creative ideas on the topic of the Glagolitic script and a foundation for future products intended for the market. Popularisation of cultural identity lying in the background of the ancient script raises awareness among young people of the importance and potential of cultural heritage and the possibilities of its presence in a modern environment. Through the understanding and revitalisation of cultural heritage, young people benefit from the advantages that arise from the foundation of European togetherness.