On August 7th, members of 22 cultural and artistic associations from across the country and abroad will gather in Konjic.
The International Folklore Creativity Festival “Konjička Sehara” will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, organized by the Cultural and Artistic Society Preporod Konjic, as part of the “Konjic Summer” and the Diaspora Days program “Konjic in the Heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” under the patronage of the City of Konjic.
As in previous years, a parade through the city center will take place prior to the performances of the cultural and artistic ensembles, announced Amer Ćukas, Secretary of BZK Preporod Konjic, on behalf of the organizers.
“This year, we are organizing the 25th International Folklore Creativity Festival ‘Konjička Sehara’, which will be held on August 7 at the Partizanovo Stadium. The parade is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM, while the performances and presentations of the ensembles will begin at 8:00 PM at the stadium. As in previous years, the parade route includes the gathering of participants below the High School Center, followed by a march across the Ćuprija Bridge, continuing along Maršal Tito Street to the traffic lights, and finally returning to the Partizanovo Stadium, where the ensembles will line up and prepare for the start of the festival program.”
Twenty-two cultural and artistic associations will participate in the 25th International Festival of Folklore Creativity.
This year, for the 25th International Folklore Festival, we have 22 participating cultural and artistic ensembles. Among them, six are international groups coming from Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Croatia, Albania, Romania, and two groups from Poland.
The allotted time for each ensemble’s performance is approximately five minutes, as a longer duration per group would extend the event until the early morning hours given the number of participants.
In recent years, we have limited each ensemble’s performance to 5 minutes to ensure the program finishes at a reasonable hour, as we previously had situations where events lasted until 2 or 3 a.m. Nowadays, the festival usually concludes around midnight.
Of course, this year we also expect a large number of visitors, and on this occasion, I would like to invite all our dear residents of Konjic to come to the 25th Konjička Sehara and enjoy this year’s program.
Konjička Sehara is one of the most attended events in our city, and this year it is again held under the patronage of the City of Konjic, as part of the Konjic Summer and the Diaspora Days program “Konjic in the Heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/25-medjunarodni-festival-folklornog-stvaralastva-konjicka-sehara/
“The open-air concert ‘Oh Konjic, I Sing to You’ on August 2nd at the Summer Cinema brings together tradition and contemporary sounds.”
“In her hometown of Konjic, under the starry sky of the Summer Cinema, on August 2nd starting at 9 PM, the audience will be treated to a special musical evening – a concert by Alma Subašić, a performer of sevdalinka, architect, and guardian of the intangible cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
“Performing in front of her hometown audience is not just a concert for Alma Subašić – it is, as she says, her greatest responsibility, but also a deeply emotional experience.”
“It’s always the greatest duty, the biggest task, and the most nerve-wracking performance, because I feel the greatest responsibility in my own city. Concerts here are always especially emotional for me — I feel a deep sense of joy, but also a certain kind of responsibility.”
“The concert prepared by Alma Subašić will be a fusion of the traditional and the contemporary, of sevdah and global musical heritage.”
“The repertoire will include some of the songs I recorded for my album released last year, Sevdah del Alma, as well as pieces tied to film music and our domestic films, which I will perform on stage together with Armin. There will also be some evergreen songs from global music and world musical heritage. When we talk about sevdah, we need to understand that it’s a genre that sings about love and truly is love — much like blues, jazz, fado, or flamenco. All of these are subgenres of a greater genre: the genre of love.”
“This year’s concert by Alma Subašić brings special stage innovations. The audience in Konjic can expect an intriguing fusion of sevdah, jazz, and blues, with guest performers joining Alma on stage.”
“We’ve introduced some refreshing elements to the stage. I’ll be joined by an interesting group from Canada — The Wreen Brothers. They are originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, but they live and study jazz and blues music in Canada. This fusion, I would say, will bring a fresh experience to the concert as it blends with our sevdah. Also joining us is Armin Omerović, our theater and film actor, who will bring his own poetry, his songs, and his unique style of interpretation. My brother Harun will be on the piano as well. Of course, there will be musicians — my band — some from Sarajevo, some from Konjic. So when we all come together on stage, we create a mix of different musical influences.”
“Alma Subašić’s concert will take place on August 2nd at 9 PM in the beautiful setting of the Konjic Summer Cinema, as part of Konjic Summer 2025 and the ‘Konjic in the Heart of BiH – Diaspora Days’ program, under the patronage of the City of Konjic.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/alma-subasic-donosi-vecer-sevdaha-i-umjetnosti-u-rodni-konjic/
This evening, Mirza Selimović performed in Konjic as part of “Konjic Summer” and the Diaspora Days event “Konjic in the Heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” providing a wonderful night for the citizens of the city and its guests.
The concert, held under the patronage of the City of Konjic, took place on the plateau in front of the High School and attracted a large number of visitors who enjoyed the performances of the young regional music star.
In addition to his own songs, Mirza also performed hits by his fellow artists, which the audience sang along with him in unison.
It was a night of music and emotions — a night in which everyone present shared a wave of positive energy.
“It was amazing — I’m still under the impression and it’ll take me a few days to process everything. I’m really glad I was here tonight. Lately, I’ve noticed a lot more young people in the audience, and that means a lot to me. What we saw here tonight was so beautiful, truly food for the soul, and I genuinely enjoyed it. I’m happy the audience knows all those songs — both mine and those of my fellow artists. I can’t wait to come back,” Mirza told Radio Konjic.
As part of “Konjic Summer,” the City of Konjic will organize two more concerts.
On August 2nd, Alma Subašić will perform, followed by Adi Šoše on August 9th.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/konjicko-ljeto-2025-mirza-selimovic-rasplesao-konjicane/
Scouts at Boračko Lake Develop Skills, Friendships, and Scout Spirit Through Various Activities
Upon arriving at the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop camp at Boračko Lake, we found members making cakes as part of a workshop and choosing which group performed the task best. Each day is fully packed, from waking up at 7 a.m. until dinner time, with activities tailored for all ages.
From the youngest to those with years of scouting experience — everyone agrees that camping brings special friendships and unforgettable moments.
Sumeja Gakić, a member of the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop, says she looks forward to camping every year and has never missed one so far.
“Camping is the best thing about scouting. Scouting teaches us to be independent and helps us make new friends.”
Hena Mravović is 11 years old:
“I have been a scout for almost four years, and I have never missed a single camping trip.”
Dilan Greda is at camp for the first time, and as he says, he doesn’t regret listening to his father’s advice to join the scouts:
“Dad thought it was the best idea for me to start, and this was a great decision. He’s a good dad, and my favorite part of camping is when we go swimming.”
Rijalda Mujić is camping with the scouts for the first time and says that starting in September, she will attend regular scout meetings because she liked how the scouts operate. During our visit, Rijalda was assigned to the kitchen along with Emina Mehić and Zara Greda.
Emina says there are many interesting and useful things happening in scouting. That’s why, for the fifth year in a row, she chooses to spend part of her summer vacation at the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop camp.
Zara Greda has been a scout since 2016 and for the past three years has chosen kitchen duty, saying the kitchen is her favorite place in the camp.
“I love being in the kitchen. No matter how tired we get here, my fondest memories are still from the kitchen. Besides the regular meals, there’s always something to surprise the members with — some sweets, fruit, croissants… I love hanging out here, especially with our cook Nijaza.”
Nijaza Pajić, known to the scouts as Aunt Nijaza, has been preparing meals for them for 12 years. She says she loves working with and around children.
“They love me, and I love them. I have no problems with them. Overall, everyone is great to me, and I think the kids are the best ones to say what they think about me.”
As soon as they heard her say this, the children responded:
“Aunt Nijaza is the best woman at camp, and we come here because of her. The food is amazing, we love being on kitchen duty and spending time with Aunt Nijaza, and we love eating the food she prepares for us.”
We also spoke with the boys for whom this is their second camping experience. Young scouts Faris Žujo and Isak Handžar have already gained new skills, made friends, and met the leaders who teach them scouting knowledge every day.
They say this is their second camping trip and their second year in a row staying in a bungalow. For friends who haven’t joined the scouts and aren’t here with them at Boračko Lake, they had one message:
“If they knew how much fun we’re having, they’d come right away!”
The boys and girls are divided into seven patrols, and with their leaders, they learn every day through play, tasks, and teamwork. The coming days will bring many more challenges, fun, and the scout spirit, says the shift leader Emma Fišić:
“There are 80 of us in the camp, over 60 of whom are children — precisely 64 — divided into 7 patrols along with their leaders and patrol guides. Led by the Headquarters, we carry out all tasks. Yesterday, we did the ‘Last Atom of Strength’ obstacle course. There were many new challenges, and we are making, and will continue to make, efforts in the coming days to introduce new activities that we think will interest them.”
In a world without internet and screens, surrounded by nature and friends, the scouts from Konjic learn how to be responsible, resourceful, and supportive.
The older members of the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop are responsible for the children’s activities and safety. The leaders design the activities and ensure that no child lacks anything, Ema stated.
Every year, changes are visible at the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop camp in terms of infrastructure improvements. Upon entering the camp, on the right side, there are 8 bungalows with 4 beds each, and on the left side, 4 bungalows with 2 beds each and 2 bungalows with 3 beds each, totaling 40 beds in solid structures, plus the space above the kitchen. The rest are tents.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/logorovanje-konjickih-izvidjaca-ucenje-kroz-igru-i-zajednistvo/
At the entrance to Boračko Lake, we were greeted by Miralem Pintul Lela, who is in charge of collecting the entrance fees. He praised the cleanliness of the lake and pointed out that weekends have been the busiest so far. He also explained the ticket prices.
“Daily vehicle passes are as follows: motorcycles 2 KM, small cars 5 KM, vans with up to 8 seats 15 KM, buses with up to 30 seats 25 KM, and buses with up to 50 seats 50 KM. Seasonal passes are also available: 10 KM for residents of Konjic and 30 KM for those from other municipalities,” said Pintul.
Although weekends see a high number of visitors, Pintul notes that the number of guests drops as soon as the temperature falls. He points out that many locals from Konjic, as well as residents staying in trailers at the campsite, spend the entire summer at the lake, enjoying its natural beauty.
Rabija from Sarajevo, a longtime visitor, says: “I come every year, sometimes twice, sometimes three times. Boračko has its own charm – the nature, the fresh air, it’s beautiful.” She especially enjoys the water and the surroundings, and her family always chooses the same beach.
Meris from Breza, who has been spending his summers at Boračko Lake for 21 years, shares his experience: “The relaxed atmosphere, nature, water, forest, and good company – that’s what draws us here.” Although he has visited many lakes and seas across Europe, he says he feels best at Boračko. He camps with his family on the main beach but also explores other parts of the lake. Currently, he plans to stay for ten days, enjoying the beautiful weather.
Almir Litrić from Kiseljak, along with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, has been spending three months each year at Boračko Lake (June, July, and August) for the past eight years. “A clean lake, fishing, great neighbors, a pleasant atmosphere, and a good climate. We’ve visited many lakes, but this is where we settled and truly enjoy ourselves,” says Almir. They have their own boat and pontoon, enjoy fishing, and even built an improvised oven for baking traditional pies, which has become a real attraction for guests. Almir points out that something new happens at the lake every day, which keeps boredom at bay. He says their neighbors have become like family, and many friendships have grown beyond the lake itself.
Damir from Sarajevo, who has been spending his summers at the lake with his family for 15 years, sums it up simply: “The most beautiful place in the world.” He was won over by the crystal-clear water, natural shade, and the lake’s location. He stays in a friend’s cottage and has no plans to go anywhere else. He emphasizes that he has never had any issues at the lake and finds the prices reasonable.
Boračko Lake continues to be a favorite destination for all generations, offering an ideal place to rest, relax, and create unforgettable memories in beautiful natural surroundings.
Source of the text and photographs: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/boracko-jezero-ljetna-oaza-mira-i-opustanja/
In addition to the Olympic triathlon, sprint and relay triathlons were also held.
The third Green Lake Triathlon was held today (July 19, 2025) in Lisičići, organized by the “Feniks” Triathlon Club from Sarajevo with the support of the City of Konjic. Competitors demonstrated their endurance in the Olympic, sprint, and relay triathlon events. Anđela Talić and Belmin Godinjak were crowned national champions in the Olympic triathlon in the women’s and men’s categories, respectively.
In the Olympic triathlon competition, which also served as the national championship, the top performer was Belmin Godinjak. Amir Nakić claimed second place, while Miljan Bojić finished third. The Olympic triathlon includes a 1.5 km swim, a 40 km bike ride, and a 10 km run.
The winner of the women’s national championship in the Olympic triathlon is Anđela Talić, who is only 15 years old.
The fastest competitors in the men’s Olympic triathlon were Belmin Godinjak, who took first place, Aleksandar Tompa in second, and Amir Nakić, who finished third.
In the women’s category, first place went to Anđela Talić, while Jasmina Mehmedović finished second.
According to the organizers, Triathlon Club Feniks, with the support of the City of Konjic and the Triathlon Federation, the relay event allowed amateurs to participate by forming teams of three, with each member competing in a different discipline. This format gave them the opportunity to complete the race together and can serve as preparation for individual participation in the future.
Jasmin Harbinja, president of TK “Feniks” and race director of the Green Lake Triathlon, expressed his satisfaction with the organization of the sporting event, despite some initial issues with power outages that caused a delay in the official opening of the competition.
Amar Borić, secretary of the Feniks Triathlon Club, stated that plans are already underway to organize not only the national championship but also a European championship next year. He emphasized that this year’s event was made possible with the support of the City of Konjic and Mayor Osman Ćatić.
Izvor teksta i fotografija: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/green-lake-triathlon-2025-andjela-talic-i-belmin-godinjak-drzavni-prvaci-u-olimpijskom-triatlonu/
The Sports Association “Lisičići” Konjic is organizing the cultural and sports event “Lisičići 2025,” which will include the 29th “Suljo and Mujo” swimming meet this weekend, held in memory of martyrs and fallen soldiers. On Saturday, July 19, at 7:30 PM, athletic races will be held for children up to 7 years old (born in 2018 and younger) and up to 10 years old (born in 2017, 2016, and 2015). Following the races, at 8:30 PM, Normala Band from Jablanica will perform a concert on the beach in Lisičići.
The main event of the manifestation—the swimming meet—will be held on Sunday, July 20, starting at 11:00 AM. This year, due to the lowered water level of Jablanica Lake, competitors will only participate in the 1,000-meter swimming marathon, said Mensur Duraković, Secretary of the “Lisičići” Sports Association Konjic.
“This year, we have a modified competition program due to the low water level of Jablanica Lake. We will only have distance swimming, specifically a swimming marathon in two categories. The first is for competitors aged 10 to 14, and the second for those over 14 years old. We are expecting swimming clubs from Sarajevo, Tuzla, Lukavac, Zenica, Mostar, and Novi Sad, and possibly others from the region, since we announce this competition on a regional platform dedicated to all swimming events in the Balkans. We’re also visited by swimming enthusiasts who are not active competitors but come to spend the day at Jablanica Lake,” said Duraković.
The “Suljo and Mujo” swimming meet is named in honor of two fallen soldiers, Izudin Sarajlić–Suljo and Mustafa Borić–Mujo. Through events like this, the organizers and the residents of Lisičići strive to preserve the memory of their brave fight, as well as the memory of all martyrs and soldiers who gave their lives in defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina and their homeland, said Hamdo Lepara, Vice President of the “Lisičići” Sports Association Konjic.
“This is just a small gesture we can offer them, but sometimes small things in life mean a lot. They are our pride, and to the younger generations, we must pass on the meaning of loving and defending Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said Lepara.
The “Lisičići” Sports Association Konjic notes that registration for the swimming meet is open until July 17 at 8:00 PM. For more information, contact: Mensur Duraković: +387 61 271 900 Ferid Sarajlić: +387 61 371 869
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/sd-lisicici-konjic-organizuje-u-nedjelju-29-plivacki-miting-suljo-i-mujo/
The National Championship in Olympic Triathlon will also be held on Saturday,
110 participants will gather for the third Green Lake Triathlon in Lisičići, which starts on Saturday, July 19 at 4 PM, confirmed Amar Borić, the secretary of the Triathlon Club Feniks.
In addition to the sprint triathlon and Olympic triathlon, this year will also feature a relay triathlon. Just like last year, the Triathlon Club Feniks has once again been entrusted by the Olympic Committee of the Triathlon Federation to organize the National Championship in Olympic Triathlon on Saturday. On Saturday, competitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in the following disciplines: sprint triathlon, Olympic triathlon, and a new addition — the relay triathlon. As for the Olympic distance, it includes a 1.5 km swim. After the swim, participants will get on their bikes and ride a 40 km course in loops between Lisičići and Nevizdraci. This will be followed by a running segment from Lisičići toward Čelebići, also in loops, with a total distance of 10 km. The Olympic distance consists of a 1.5 km swim, 40 km cycling, and 10 km running. The sprint distance includes a 750 m swim, 20 km cycling, and 5 km running.
Around 70 triathletes will compete in the National Championship, while the remaining participants are from the region and will take part in the international sprint and triathlon events. Thanks to the inclusion of the relay race, amateurs also have the opportunity to participate — three individuals can each compete in one of the three disciplines and complete the race together, stated Amar Borić, secretary of the Triathlon Club Feniks.
During the competition, from 4 PM to 8 PM, traffic on the Čelebići–Nevizdraci route will be suspended.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/green-lake-triathlon-odrzace-se-u-subotu-19-jula-2025-godine/
The Homeland Association for the Protection of Historical Monuments and Cultural Heritage “Neretvica” (SIN Neretvica) is currently carrying out preparatory activities for the organization of the traditional event “Dani Neretvice.” The event will begin on Saturday with a planned excursion from the mouth to the source of the Neretvica River. Ibrahim Turak, President of the Assembly of the “SIN Neretvica” Association, announced two events that will mark the opening of the manifestation.
“As part of the event we call ‘Dani Neretvice,’ there are a total of six activities, two of which will take place this weekend. The first event is on Saturday – an excursion from the mouth to the source of the Neretvica River, followed by a hike to Zec Mountain. The second event is on Sunday, the following day, when the traditional grass-cutting activity known as ‘kosci’ will be held in Blazine,” said Turak, emphasizing that both events will feature all-day programs.
“What follows later in the ‘Dani Neretvice’ program are the ‘Evening of Bećarac and Ganga’ and an excursion to Velike Vode via Bitovinja, then the ‘Chestnut Festival’ (Kestenijada), and finally, we will have a literary evening,” Turak pointed out.
“In the area most affected by the floods, there have been certain changes in every aspect of life, which has undoubtedly impacted the work and activities of the Association. However, we are keeping all previously planned programs intact, and with the extra effort required at this moment, we will carry out everything as planned,” Turak concluded.
“Dani Neretvice” is a months-long event aimed at preserving and promoting local traditions, strengthening rural development and tourism, while also highlighting the natural beauty and cultural uniqueness of the Neretvica Valley.
Source of photos and text: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/manifestacija-dani-neretvice-pocinje-u-subotu-19-jula/
The camping is the highlight of the troop’s annual activities.
The highlight of the annual activities of the Scout Troop “Neretva” Konjic is the camping, which this year begins on July 20, confirmed the troop leader Haris Hadžizukić.
The camping will take place from July 20 to 27, and we expect all those who have earned the right to participate. During those seven days, we live in a small tent city, revisiting what we’ve done throughout the year, and enjoying recreation, entertainment, and sports. It is the highlight of our annual work, after which we take a short break until the start of the school year.
Payments for the camping will be made over two days, on Wednesday, July 16, and Thursday, July 17, from 7 to 8 PM at the Scout Home. Compared to previous years, there has been a price adjustment. Regular members who have earned the right through their participation in troop activities will pay a participation fee of 130 KM. If two children from the same family are attending, the fee is 110 KM per child. Those who are not regular members will pay 160 KM.
Speaking about medical assistance in the Neretva Scout Troop camp, troop leader Hadžizukić stated:
We have everything necessary for first aid in our camp, and in the neighboring camp—just 30 to 40 meters away in a straight line—our friends from Zenica have a doctor present. We have an agreement with them that we can use the services of that doctor if needed. In addition, our local hospital and health center are always available and ready to help at any time.
All additional information for parents will be provided at the parent meeting, which will be held on Friday, July 18 at 7 PM at the Scout Home.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/logorovanje-konjickih-izvidjaca-pocinje-20-jula/
