Three May Evenings of Harmony: Konjic Marked by Concerts of the Students of the “Rezonanca” Elementary Music School
May in Konjic traditionally takes place in the spirit of culture and art, and the coming days bring a special musical experience. The “Rezonanca” Elementary Music School is preparing a concert series titled “Three May Evenings of Harmony”, which will undoubtedly enrich the cultural scene of our city.
The concerts will be held on May 18, 20, and 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM in the beautiful setting of the Bosnian Room at the National University of Konjic. Admission is free for all visitors.
We spoke with the school’s principal, Biljana Handžo, about what the audience can expect, how the preparations have been going, and which departments will present themselves to the public.
Over 70 Students Bring the Magic of Classical and Pop-Rock Music
Principal Handžo emphasizes that May is traditionally the most active month for the school, when all the effort and quiet work throughout the school year culminate in beautiful public performances.
“We started the second semester a week earlier in order to complete the full curriculum on time. All students and learners of our school are taking part in these May concerts. This used to be a single evening, then two, and now it has become three evenings of harmony, as the school today has over 70 students. We want to give every child the opportunity to show what they have learned,” Handžo explains.
Students will perform in the violin, guitar, piano, and accordion departments, with the accordion department introduced last year as a new program and already recording an excellent response with six new students. A special attraction is also the pop-rock department, intended for students who have completed the classical program but have chosen to continue their musical education in more modern styles and rhythms.
Detailed program by evenings (7:00 PM, Bosnian Room)
Due to the large number of performers, the concerts have been divided into three rich one-hour programs, while there will be a break on Tuesday due to activities of the Actors’ Festival.
Monday, May 18 – First Evening
Monday, May 18 – First Evening
Violin: Najra Alić, Azra Halilović, Amira Hodžić, Rijad Kadić, Ilda Karkelja, Zana Lapo.
Guitar: Ahmed Memić, Nedim Prevljak, Dzana Coric.
Piano: Ensar Alihodžić, Ajna Bajrović, Sara Dedić, Hadi Butrović, Anja Džumhur, Dzana Hajduk, Ajla Herić, Naida Hujdur, Daris Kovačević, Lana Lepara.
Accordion: Adin Balić, Hamza Halilović.
Wednesday, May 20 – Second Evening
Violin: Ajša Alibegović, Emina Kevrić, Mia Pranjić.
Guitar: Dzana Lepara, Emina Zukić, Daris Habibija, Lejla Dedić, Ahmed Bubalo, Asmir Hondo, Zeid Faladzić, Faris Bubalo.
Piano: Merjem Balić, Merjem Isanović, Damir Kevrić, Esma Lepara, Daria Mandzuka, Ali Nikšić, Nedim Proho, Zara Sokolović, Tarik Tucaković, Fadil Zahrović Mehmed.
Accordion: Dzan Abaza, Emir Korić, Eldar Zelic.
Pop-Rock Department (modern rhythms): Matea Anđelić (piano), Merjem Žiko (violin), Amna Kasalo (guitar), Harun Habibović (guitar).
Thursday, May 21 – Third Evening
Violin: Berina Hodžić, Zara Hondo, Iris Odobašić, Suana Ramić.
Guitar: Harun Alihodzić, Adna Alkadić, Blackburn Mia, Imran Jašarević, Harun Cišo, Adel Rghei, Lemana Poturović, Emir Šarić.
Piano: Zara Alić, Šejla Bajić, Amina Bubalo, Iman Jusupović, Nera Krivić, Ejman Mandzuka, Nour Rghei, Ruben Zenelaj, Merjem Muslimić, Elif Hejub.
Pop-Rock Department (modern rhythms): Faris Muhibić.
For young musicians, performing in front of an audience represents a special challenge, but also a mandatory part of their education that builds self-confidence and helps overcome stage fright.
“Our teachers carefully select a more engaging program that is not too demanding for the audience. At the concerts, there is also a clear dress code, because classical music performances are also a lesson in etiquette and stage culture. Our greatest reward is seeing proud parents, as well as the smiles on the faces of children who attend our school purely out of love,” the principal emphasizes.
The success of the students is also credited to a dedicated team of teachers who come to Konjic from Sarajevo and Mostar, along with the only teacher from Konjic, Professor Emela Osmančević. The team includes: Lidija Čović and Sarah Šačić (violin), Emir Bečirović (guitar), Ivana Čelik and Konjic native Emela Osmančević (piano), and Enis Sihirlić (solfeggio, piano, and accordion).
Announcement: Ballet Spectacle, Competition Participation, and Enrollment Period
In addition to the instrumental program, “Rezonanca” in Konjic is also recording great success with its ballet and dance department, led by Professor Samra Mlinar Mandić, which brings together 40 girls and one boy.
“They are currently intensively preparing for the upcoming competition in Mostar (May 23), where they will travel with as many as 14 choreographies in the categories of baby ballet and creative dance. Already on June 9, at the cinema hall in Konjic, the audience will be able to enjoy their full-length ballet program, which promises a great atmosphere similar to the winter project ‘Broadway on the Neretva’. The school’s grand final concert, marking World Music Day, is scheduled for June 26.”
Open Call for Applications for the New School Year!
Principal Biljana Handžo took the opportunity to invite everyone interested in the music school:
“The public call for enrollment in the new school year is already open. Due to spatial capacity and the number of classrooms, the number of places is limited. We invite all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible in order to avoid crowds in September. Entrance exams will be held at the beginning of June.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic- https://radiokonjic.ba/tri-majske-veceri-harmonije-konjic-u-znaku-koncerata-ucenika-osnovne-muzicke-skole-rezonanca/
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Konjic flooded with children’s smiles: The “FutureA” Festival once again brought magic to the city streets.
From the area stretching from the City Market to the City Mosque in Konjic, the traditional children’s festival “FutureA” is being held today, attracting hundreds of children, their parents, as well as numerous visitors to the city streets. This recognizable festival was organized in cooperation with the organization Out of Area and the “FutureA” team from the Netherlands, who were given special thanks for their selfless support and years of dedication.
The event, which transforms the city streets into a large open-air playground, is once again being held as part of the celebration of the International Day of Families. On behalf of the City of Konjic and Mayor Osman Ćatić, the attendees were addressed by Sabina Ćukle.
Sabina Ćukle: “Family gives us wings to fly, and the City of Konjic creates an environment for its growth.”
In her address, Sabina Ćukle emphasized the importance of preserving family values in challenging times, as well as the institutional support that the local community provides to young people.
“What is most important is that these are activities that children truly enjoy — and so do we adults. Today, entire families are here with us, especially those with several children. We all know that family is our root, and we all love being firmly connected to it. It keeps us grounded, but it also gives us wings — it gives us the freedom to fly.”
“In today’s world, which brings various challenges to all segments of society, support for the family is of exceptional importance. The City of Konjic, as a local self-government unit, strives through its programs and measures to provide strong support for children, youth, motherhood, and parenthood. Through pro-natalist policies, support for housing solutions for young people, scholarships for pupils and students, as well as awards for the best achievers, our goal is to create a favorable environment for life and work in our city and homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina,” Ćukle stated.
She also expressed immense gratitude to Anita and William Boss, the people who initiated and brought this significant festival to our country, as well as to their successor Julija, who, together with a team of young and creative people from the Netherlands, brought joy to the children of Konjic.
From summer sledding to mountaineering: What do the children say?
The city streets were transformed into creative and sports zones. The children could choose between face painting, making unique jewelry, and adrenaline-filled challenges that attracted the most attention.
The children did not hide their excitement:
A girl enthusiastically shared her impressions: “I got my face painted! I went sledding and it wasn’t scary at all. Now I’m planning to climb the rock wall and make bracelets!”
The boys mostly stayed at the sports activities: “We like everything, and the best part is the music! We were just throwing at cups and almost hit everything. Now we can’t wait to go play football.”
Brave boys successfully climbed the artificial mountaineering wall: “We reached the very top! It wasn’t hard or scary, we went fast. After this we’re going with our class to the football field—that’s what we’re most excited about.”
The girls spent their creative moments in workshops: “We are making hearts out of small berries, and afterwards we’re definitely going to face painting and the trampoline near the princess. We also really enjoyed the sledding!”
Parents agree: Creative content that children look forward to all year
Parents also did not hide their satisfaction with what they saw, emphasizing that such events are of great importance for children’s socialization and healthy development.
“It’s very interesting and creative for us. We visited a number of stands, went to face painting, and rode the sleds and slides. We especially liked that we created our own T-shirts as a keepsake. It’s a wonderful day for children to socialize and truly enjoy themselves in the sun,” said one of the mothers.
A beautiful sunny day, hundreds of playful children, and streets filled with positive energy once again confirmed that the “FutureA” Festival is one of the most beautiful and most anticipated events of the year for the youngest residents of Konjic.
Admission to the festival is free, and it is open until 4:00 PM.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic-https://radiokonjic.ba/konjic-preplavljen-djecjim-osmijesima-festival-futurea-ponovo-donio-magiju-na-gradske-ulice/
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Konjic: The “Wings for Life World Run” Race Was Held
Winners: Belma Baralija and Džanan Obuća
Today in Konjic, the humanitarian race Wings for Life World Run was held, gathering 190 runners.
At 1 PM, the race started simultaneously around the world, and Konjic was part of this humanitarian story, with 100% of the funds collected from entry fees and donations going toward research on spinal cord injuries.
The winner in the women’s category was Belma Baralija from Mostar, who ran 27 kilometers. Second place went to Emina Alagić from Sarajevo with 22.41 km, while third place was claimed by Jasenka Ljubović with 21.84 km.
In the men’s category, the fastest runner was Džanan Obuća from Goražde, who ran 38.18 km, which was also the best result of the race in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Second place went to Nihad Efendić from Sarajevo with 33.53 km, while third place was taken by Midhat Purić from Travnik with 32.11 km.
The races were also held today in Tuzla, Mostar, and Tešanj. The total amount of funds raised in races around the world today was 9.2 million euros.
Runners from Konjic also participated, and the best result was achieved by Edis Tabak, who ran 25.50 km.
Mahir Mujić, president of the Athletic Club Pace Konjic, which organized the race in our city, thanked all participants of the race and everyone who helped make the event successfully organized.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/konjic-odrzana-utrka-wings-for-life-world-run/
Read MoreKonjic: The 13th Bosnia and Herzegovina Actors’ Festival has opened
Tonight in Konjic, the 13th Bosnia and Herzegovina Actors’ Festival was ceremoniously opened. The organizer is the Public Institution Народни univerzitet Konjic, with the general patronage of the City of Konjic.
The festival was opened on behalf of the City of Konjic and Mayor Osman Ćatić by Kenan Greda, President of the Konjic City Council.
“This year, for the 13th time, the City of Konjic is a gathering place for actors from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region, who will present their new acting achievements over a little more than a month of festival days. The effort invested in launching and developing the Bosnia and Herzegovina Actors’ Festival in Konjic is the best proof that, through determination and desire, with the support of the community and all those who value theatrical art, it is possible to create new values and to nurture and educate new generations of theatre enthusiasts,” said President Greda.
“Through the School Theatre, the Festival of Secondary School Dramatic Creativity, and the Bosnia and Herzegovina Actors’ Festival, Konjic becomes a meeting place through culture and art every spring. Therefore, allow me to congratulate the organizer, the Narodni univerzitet Konjic, its management, and everyone who in any way supports these wonderful initiatives, and to wish them much success in the realization of all future activities.”
“The City of Konjic, as the patron of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Actors’ Festival, strives to be a strong supporter of all significant cultural, sports, and other events that position Konjic on the map of regional tourist centers, offering high-quality and engaging content to the people of Konjic, visitors to Konjic, and to Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said Kenan Greda, President of the Konjic City Council, in his address while opening the 13th Bosnia and Herzegovina Actors’ Festival.
This year, eight performances are included in the competitive part of the program.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic- https://radiokonjic.ba/konjic-otvoren-13-festival-glumca-bih/
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The campaign “Spring Cleaning and Beautification of the City of Konjic” for 2026 is beginning.
The City of Konjic is once again organizing the campaign “Spring Cleaning and Beautification of the City of Konjic” for 2026, with the aim of tidying up public areas after the winter period, removing illegally disposed waste, and improving the quality of the living environment for all citizens.
“We are symbolically launching the campaign on April 22, Earth Day. It involves concrete and organized fieldwork that will last over a longer period, from April 22 to May 22. The planned activities include organized collection and removal of bulky waste on pre-determined dates (May 4, 11, 18, and 25). It is also planned to work separately on the right bank of the Neretva and the left bank. This will be followed by cleaning and maintenance of streets and public areas, park landscaping, flower planting, and activities with schools and kindergartens aimed at education and raising awareness about the preservation of nature, public, green, and traffic areas. As part of the campaign, or possibly after it, we have also planned the covering of illegal dumpsites and increased monitoring of them, as recently we have been facing more and more problems with illegal dumping in the city and its surroundings,” said Minela Greda, municipal services inspector in the Department for Joint Professional and Inspection Affairs of the City of Konjic.
“The campaign begins with a reforestation effort involving JKP ‘Standard’, GSS Prenj, Forestry ‘Prenj’, and the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop. The Civil Protection and Firefighting Service of the City of Konjic will carry out the washing of streets and public areas, while children from two kindergartens will plant flowers. The First Primary School will clean one bank of the Neretva River, and the Second Primary School Konjic will clean the other bank of the Neretva,” said Inspector Greda, adding that these activities have proven to be successful.
“It is important to emphasize that without the participation and responsibility of citizens, there can be no lasting results. The City can organize cleaning and maintenance, but if waste continues to be disposed of improperly, the problem keeps returning and repeating. I am pleased that, through Radio Konjic and other communication channels, citizens will be informed in a timely manner, and we invite everyone to take part,” said Inspector Greda.
Reforestation, the first activity within the campaign, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at 9 a.m., and will take place in the area from Suhi Do toward Vrtaljica.
The Forestry company “Prenj” has provided one hundred container-grown black pine seedlings from its nursery at Boračko Lake for this purpose.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/pocinje-akcija-proljetno-ciscenje-i-uredjenje-grada-konjica-za-2026-godinu/
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“Young female environmentalists from Konjic say: ‘Our mission is to preserve the future through the proper disposal of e-waste.’”
“Prva osnovna škola Konjic has actively joined the project of proper e-waste disposal, raising the question: Why is it crucial that old appliances and batteries do not end up in our rivers, and what role do the youngest have in environmental protection? About the motives for joining the e-waste disposal project, as well as the biological dangers hidden in old devices, we spoke with biology teacher Edna Delalić and members of the environmental section.”
“In response to the question of what motivated the school to take this step, teacher Delalić emphasizes that the safety of the local community is always a priority.”
“Our school is always actively involved in environmental projects. Our main goal is the safety and health of our fellow citizens, and above all, our children. It is very important to provide the public with information about what e-waste actually is, because many people do not know where and how it is disposed of, nor that this waste can be reused through recycling,” Delalić emphasizes.
“Biological hazard: What happens when e-waste ends up in nature?”
“As a biology expert, Delalić warns that electronic devices are not ordinary waste. In nature, they become a ‘ticking time bomb’ for our respiratory system.”
“What many people do not know is that this waste releases many harmful substances that are dangerous once they enter nature. They reduce the amount of oxygen, and inhaling these substances can lead to serious respiratory problems. This is where allergies, bronchitis, and asthma occur. A single small battery that we throw away can cause permanent damage to our bodies,” the teacher warns.
“Students as agents of change”
“A special emphasis in the project is placed on younger generations, who, according to the teacher, often know more about environmental protection than adults.”
“We should have the greatest influence on younger populations, which is why students are the carriers of these projects. They are the ones who spread good habits until they become natural and part of everyday life. We constantly talk about this in class, and they have no doubts—they know exactly what e-waste is and directly ask questions,” she said.
“Instructions for fellow citizens: Do not dispose of devices on your own!”
“The teacher took the opportunity to issue an important appeal to all residents of Konjic who are planning a spring cleaning of their homes:”
“Save e-waste: Do not throw old appliances into attics, basements, or, worst of all, into nature.”
“Organized collection: In cooperation with the public utility company ‘Standard’, collection will be organized to a specific location at a designated time.”
“Small and large waste: Small e-waste can be brought to the school, while large waste (such as household appliances) will be collected by a ‘Standard’ truck and taken directly to the company ZEOS for recycling.”
“Voice of young environmentalists”
“Students of Prva osnovna škola Konjic, members of the environmental section under the mentorship of teacher Edna Delalić, have become true ambassadors of environmental protection. Ajša Halilović emphasizes that the key to success lies in informing the population, which is why the students also created a special survey.”
“We want to find out how familiar our fellow citizens actually are with the concept of e-waste and its harmful effects. I learned that improper disposal directly damages our respiratory system and organs. It is important that this topic is promoted everywhere—from kindergartens to schools—so that the importance of nature conservation is instilled in children from an early age. After the project, we will repeat the survey to see how successful we have been in encouraging citizens,” says Ajša.
“For Alma Nožić, this project is a way to preserve the beauty of Konjic for generations to come:”
“It is important that e-waste is disposed of properly in order to protect our future. We want to remind people of the beauty that surrounds us and that we should not destroy it, but rather restore it. We invite all parents and citizens to bring small e-waste to our school, and soon we will also announce the schedules for collecting large waste in cooperation with ‘Standard’,” she said.
“Anisa Kadić and Elhana Šljivo emphasize the importance of activism and the visibility of the campaign itself in the city.”
“Our wish is for students to be the main carriers of this initiative. With the help of our teachers, we want to encourage the entire community to get involved and collect as much e-waste as possible,” says Anisa Kadić.
“Elhana Šljivo adds: We have also prepared special signs and flyers with information about what e-waste actually is. They will be placed throughout the city so that all passers-by can learn more and join our campaign.”
“With the opening of an info desk yesterday in the school lobby, Prva osnovna škola Konjic once again demonstrated the power of collective action. While small waste is already being collected, a special pickup for larger items is being prepared in cooperation with the public utility company ‘Standard’—the exact time and location of the collection, as stated by members of the environmental section, will be announced next week.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/mlade-ekologinje-iz-konjica-porucuju-nasa-misija-je-ocuvanje-buducnosti-kroz-pravilno-odlaganje-e-otpada/
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“The 24th Festival of High School Dramatic Creativity of Bosnia and Herzegovina has opened in Konjic.”
“With a ceremonial opening, the curtain was raised on the 24th Festival of High School Dramatic Creativity of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Konjic. The festival was officially opened by the Mayor of Konjic, Osman Ćatić, who wished all participants a pleasant stay in Konjic, while also commending the hosts for yet another excellent organization of the festival.”
“The City of Konjic is always part of positive stories. First, I would like to commend the young people from AP ‘Neretva’ Konjic, who have been working for 24 years to give young people from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina the opportunity to showcase their talents at this festival. That is extremely valuable and deserves recognition. I also wish that the young people who come to Konjic take away beautiful memories and return to us again,” said Mayor Ćatić.
“Ena Osmanović, president of AP ‘Neretva’ Konjic, expressed her satisfaction that they managed to meet the goals they set for this year’s festival, which will bring together 200 young people from across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the next seven days, Konjic will be a place of theatre art, socializing, and the exchange of experiences.”
“We have opened our 24th Festival of High School Dramatic Creativity, and I believe we have met the goals we set for ourselves. I hope that all participants will enjoy our city and have an unforgettable festival. We have young people from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina—some are regular guests, while others are here for the first time,” said Osmanović.
“Sedin Hondo, advisor to the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of HNK, highlighted the importance of such events for young people, who express their ideas, emotions, and views through art.”
“This festival is not just an event that brings together talent, but also a meeting place for young people who express their ideas, emotions, and attitudes through art. Drama, as one of the oldest forms of artistic expression, has a special power to connect us, encourage reflection, and develop empathy,” Hondo said.
“After the ceremonial opening, the performance ‘Neretva for Neretva’, directed by Armin Filipović, was also held. Today at 5:30 PM, the first play is scheduled to be performed, and the Konjic audience will be presented with the hosts—the members of AP ‘Neretva’ Konjic—who will perform in the play ‘Eight Women’, directed by Inas Gačanin.”
“The Festival of High School Dramatic Creativity of Bosnia and Herzegovina will run until April 24, and the ‘Neretva’ Theatre has invited all lovers of theatre art to visit the cinema during the scheduled performance times at 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM, and to show their support for the young actors.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/u-konjicu-otvoren-24-festival-srednjoskolskog-dramskog-stvaralastva-bih/
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Tomorrow marks the start of the 24th edition of the High School Drama Festival of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Konjic.
The 24th edition of the High School Drama Festival of Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized by AP “Neretva” Konjic, will be officially opened tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in the cinema hall of NU Konjic. Ida Daguda, Secretary of AP “Neretva” Konjic, says that the final preparations for the festival are underway.
“Preparations are certainly underway, and as we approach the start of the festival, there is always the most work to be done. However, together with our volunteers and members, we are truly making an effort to provide the festival participants with an unforgettable experience. It is a demanding task, but one we all carry out with a sense of joy and anticipation for the day when we will officially open the festival. I believe that both the participants, as well as our volunteers and members, will be satisfied with this year’s organization,” said Daguda.
This year, 13 performances will be staged at the festival. Theatre and high school groups are coming from across Bosnia and Herzegovina, all united by a shared love for the art of theatre, through which they seek to highlight important social issues.
“In total, there are 12 performances, not including the play ‘Eight Women’ by AP ‘Neretva’ Konjic, which will be performed on the first day of the festival at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, April 18, the First Gymnasium Sarajevo will present itself to the Konjic audience with the play ‘In the Land of Certificates and Diplomas’ at 11:30 a.m. On the same day, the Gymnasium ‘Musa Ćazim Ćatić’ from Tešanj will also perform with the play ‘When the Opanak Meets the Slipper’ at 5:30 p.m.”
On Sunday, April 19, at 11:30 a.m., the Citizens’ Association “Aplauz” from Živinice will perform “Romeo and Juliet”, and later that day at 5:30 p.m., the Cultural Center “Theatre Derventa” will stage the play “Playground of Dreams.”
On Monday, April 20, we will also welcome a group from Živinice – the Acting School of the Public Institution “Bosnian Cultural Center” Živinice – who will perform the play “Sequence” at 11:30 a.m. Later that same day, at 5:45 p.m., a group from the Catholic School Center “St. Francis” in Tuzla will present the play “Believe Me.”
On Tuesday, April 21, at 11:30 a.m., we will watch the Youth Theatre Bijeljina perform “When We Were Our Age.” Later that same day, the Livno Gymnasium will stage the play “Hasanaginica” at 5:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, April 22, our partner theatre, Teatar FEDRA from Bugojno, will perform “Oliver Twist” at 11:30 a.m. Later that day, at 5:30 p.m., we will also watch the Gymnasium “Rizah Odžekić” from Zavidovići with their play “The Road That Brought Me Home.”
On Thursday, April 23, at 11:30 a.m., the Cultural Center Žepče will perform the play “Epitaph.” Later that day, at 5:30 p.m., we will watch the play “Alienated,” prepared by the dedicated young participants from the Public Institution Cultural and Sports Center Kakanj.
On the final day of the festival, April 24, the closing ceremony and awards presentation are scheduled for 6:30 p.m.,” said Ida Daguda, Secretary of AP “Neretva” Konjic.
During the festival, workshops for young actors will also be held. In addition to a themed workshop on peer violence, led by actor Armin Filipović, drama workshops will also be organized and conducted by members of the expert jury: Damir Kustura, Saša Peševski, and Emina Šehić.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic-https://radiokonjic.ba/sutra-pocinje-24-izdanje-festivala-srednjoskolskog-dramskog-stvaralastva-bih-u-konjicu/
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Tonight in Konjic: promotion of the documentary film “The Mystical Canyon of Rakitnica.”
Tonight, as part of the 19th cultural and educational event “Days of Sejfulah Proho,” organized by KUU “Sejfullah,” a screening of the documentary film “The Mystical Canyon of Rakitnica,” directed by Rubina Smajić, will be held in the cinema hall of the Народни Univerzitet Konjic.
The film “The Mystical Canyon of Rakitnica” tells the story of the human desire to discover and witness something hidden and unreachable, regardless of the difficulties and dangers along the way. The Rakitnica River canyon is 26 kilometers long and is one of the deepest in Europe—reaching depths of up to one kilometer in some places, while being only a meter wide.
The film’s author, Rubina Smajić, has been engaged in hiking, mountaineering, and cycling for many years. Speaking about the film, she noted that she has visited many natural attractions around the world, but also realized that such landscapes exist in our region as well—one of them being the Rakitnica Canyon.
“I have traveled to many places, both in our country and in neighboring regions, across Europe and in many parts of the world—from the Himalayas to the Andes, from Asia and Africa, including Kilimanjaro, to some of the high mountains in the Andes. I realized that we truly have untouched, breathtaking beauty right here, so close to home. We are not even aware of how precious it really is, something we can fully enjoy. I didn’t want to miss the opportunity, and I wanted to preserve it in some way and present it to others,” said Smajić.
The goal is to promote natural beauty for tourism purposes and to initiate the process of including this natural and cultural area on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
“We believed that this area, although already a protected zone, should in the future see the entire course of the Rakitnica Canyon placed under protection. Our goal is to have this area—from its source to its confluence with the Neretva River, and beyond—preserved as an untouched environment and brought under UNESCO protection, as it contains several significant geomorphological sites within the canyon, as well as a rich diversity of plant and animal life. It should be protected from any form of devastation or pollution, so that it remains as it should be. We also believe that establishing a connection with your municipality and your festival would be significant for future cooperation,” stated Rubina Smajić.
The film was shot in 2023, and in 2024 it was screened at the AJB DOC Festival. Last year, it was also shown at the Sarajevo Film Festival, as well as at several other festivals.
The screening of the documentary film “The Mystical Canyon of Rakitnica,” directed by Rubina Smajić, will take place tonight in the cinema hall of the Narodni Univerzitet Konjic, starting at 7:00 PM. Admission is free.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic- https://radiokonjic.ba/veceras-u-konjicu-promocija-dokumentarnog-filma-misticni-kanjon-rakitnice/
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The City of Konjic, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), continues its activities to improve conditions for youth tourism at Boračko Lake.
Ahead of the upcoming tourist season, a modern facility with sanitary amenities is being constructed at the scout camp of the Neretva Konjic Troop.
As the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop prepares to mark 70 years of successful work at its camp on Boračko Lake, the outlines of a new sanitary facility are beginning to take shape. The facility is being built as part of activities through which the City of Konjic, in cooperation with UNDP, aims to improve conditions for the stay of scouts and visitors at Boračko Lake.
“We are proud of the members of the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop, who for decades have represented Konjic in a dignified manner through their active engagement. They participate in and organize gatherings, competitions, and meetings of young people and children who, through this form of socializing, learn what it means to be an active member of the community, to lead a healthy life, and how to care for the environment, their city, and their homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The infrastructure improvements being introduced to the camp’s facilities ahead of the new tourist season, in cooperation with UNDP, will enable children and young people to enjoy nature with higher-quality and better conditions for their stay at the camp,” said the Mayor of Konjic, Osman Ćatić.
“The camp at Boračko Lake has been under development since 2000, with continuous efforts to improve conditions. However, in the past four to five years, there has been a real surge and significant progress in building infrastructure and facilities, primarily thanks to the City Administration of Konjic, the Mayor of Konjic, and UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This year, a new sanitary facility is being constructed, consisting of bathing areas, showers, and everything necessary for hygiene. We will get a modern facility unlike any other at Boračko Lake, and it will be one of the best facilities of its kind in scout camps across Europe. We are very happy that, starting this year, our members and guests will be able to enjoy such conditions,” said the Head of the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop, Haris Hadžizukić. Reflecting on the work done in recent years, he emphasized that the City Administration of Konjic has invested nearly half a million convertible marks in the camp’s facilities.
As Hadžizukić emphasized, as part of these activities, bungalows for accommodating scouts have been built and equipped, a new kitchen has been constructed with two dormitories above it, and the dining area has been renovated and covered. In addition to construction works, the City of Konjic has also invested in equipment procurement, so by the end of last year, 20 new tents had been acquired.
“Because of all the above, on behalf of the scouts from Konjic and our guests, I would like to thank the City of Konjic, Mayor Osman Ćatić, and UNDP, without whom none of this would have been possible. I can proudly say that the recognition for the best move in tourism in the Summer 2024 season, awarded by the Indikator.ba portal in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Mayor and the City of Konjic for the construction of a bungalow settlement intended for youth tourism at Boračko Lake, is fully justified, as our members and guests truly enjoy the nature and the facilities we provide,” said the Head of the Neretva Konjic Scout Troop.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/grad-konjic-u-saradnji-sa-undp-om-nastavlja-aktivnosti-za-unapredjenje-uslova-za-omladinski-turizam-na-borackom-jezeru/
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