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The play Uhvati zeca tells the story of two friends, Lejla (Amra Kapidžić) and Sara (Vedrana Božinović), and their friendship, as they recall their childhood and shared moments. These memories are brought to life through the performances of the younger Lejla (Una Kostić) and younger Sara (Ana-Marija Tomić). Through their recollections, Lejla and Sara deliver a touching narrative about a relationship that shaped both of their lives, highlighting love, childhood innocence, fear, uncertainty, and personal loss.The audience responded enthusiastically to the actors’ performances, which, as actress Amra Kapidžić noted, was felt from the very first breath on stage.

“We felt the audience’s breath, and it seemed to me that we were breathing as one. They reacted so beautifully—measured, balanced, exactly in the moments where audiences usually respond,” said Amra Kapidžić, for whom this was the first appearance at the Actor’s Festival in Konjic. She added that there was great energy throughout the rehearsal and creation process, especially since the team was predominantly made up of women.

“Female energy is generally something positive and warm. We do have two men in the cast, but the majority were women—the writer, the director, the dramaturge, and four actresses. I honestly can’t remember an easier creative process. Not just in terms of that energy, but everything was very simple, quiet, without any raised voices, which can sometimes happen during rehearsals. I actually remember the whole process for its lightness and ease. Vedrana and I have known each other for a very long time—over 30 years of friendship—and I believe that had a big impact. It helped us bring those two characters closer together, like two real-life friends, with all the love, jealousy, and even occasional hatred, which is completely normal and a part of life. I think that made a huge difference. Even now, we’re getting feedback from audience members who know us personally, and they say that what happens on stage wouldn’t feel the same if the two of us didn’t have a real, genuine friendship off stage,” said Kapidžić.

Actress Vedrana Božinović, who also serves as the Artistic Director of the National Theatre Sarajevo, said that she had a strong desire to see the novel Uhvati zeca adapted for the stage.

“I really wanted this novel to have a stage adaptation. If not a film, then at least a play. And I immediately knew that Lajla Kaikčija had the sensitivity needed for this story. So that part came together very naturally. Lajla chose Amra and me to play the two friends, which I think is wonderful. But we did talk about how we might be a bit too old for these roles—though we’re roughly the same age as the characters, maybe I’m just a little older than Lejla and Sara are in the novel. Still, Lajla wanted it to be the two of us, and now I can’t imagine doing it with anyone other than Amra. I think the fact that we know each other so well really contributed to how well we work together,” said Božinović.

The program of the Actor’s Festival of Bosnia and Herzegovina continues on Monday, May 19, with a guest performance by the Banja Luka Student Theatre. They will present the play Idiot at 7:30 PM.

Source of the text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/festival-glumca-bih-odigrana-predstava-uhvati-zeca/

Actress Natalija Đorđević, who is visiting Konjic for the third time, didn’t hide her enthusiasm: “There’s always such a wonderful, wonderful energy here, and you can really feel it. It means a lot, especially when performing a comedy, to receive that kind of feedback from the audience.”

Source of the text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/predstava-suparnice-osvojila-konjic-glumci-odusevljeni-publikom-i-gradom/

“At the initiative of the City of Konjic, Šumarstvo ‘Prenj’, in cooperation with the Federal Institute for Agropedology, is implementing a reforestation project on the fire-damaged area of Homolje. The project is worth around 250,000 KM and is funded by the Environmental Protection Fund of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which approved the funds following the successful completion of the first phase,” stated Elma Ljevo.

Source of the text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/sumarstvo-prenj-u-subotu-organizuje-posumljavanje-homolja-sa-20-000-sadnica-crnog-bora/

The concert was a side event of the 12th Festival of Actors of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was opened in Konjic on May 5th with the play “Ne daj se generacijo” by the Youth Theatre Sarajevo, and will conclude on June 4th with the awarding of prizes to the best actors.

Performing for the second time at the Festival of Actors of BiH in Konjic, Amira Medunjanin delighted the audience with her interpretation. The sevdah diva, accompanied by top musicians, performed not only traditional sevdalinkas but also original compositions written for her, as well as popular rock melodies and evergreen hits. The people of Konjic enjoyed the concert, singing along with her in chorus, and rewarded her with a thunderous round of applause at the end of the performance.

“This is my great Bosnian-Herzegovinian musical story, and I’m immensely looking forward to it. We will sing what our hearts know, all across our beautiful Bosnia and Herzegovina, and bow to the audience with full hearts and lots of love,” said Amira Medunjanin, who expressed how incredibly happy she was to perform once again among her fellow people of Konjic, especially since her father is originally from Glavatičevo, near Konjic.

Tonight, the festival program continues with the comedy “Suparnice”, performed by the Lectirum Theatre from Zagreb, starring Ksenija Pajić, Mladen Čutura, and Natalija Đorđević.

The play was written by Marijana Nola and directed by Saša Broz. It will be performed in the cinema hall of the Konjic National University, starting at 7:30 p.m.

The 12th Festival of Actors of BiH is taking place with the support of the City of Konjic, the general sponsor Bosnalijek, project partner BH Telecom, ASA Bank, PD Igman dd Konjic, ASA Prevent Cables doo, and BH Pošta.

Izvor teksta i fotografija: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/12-festival-glumca-bih-u-petak-odrzan-koncert-amire-medunjanin-veceras-predstava-suparanice-kazalista-lectirum-iz-zagreba/

After the start at the Stone Bridge, the race took place on the promenade along the left bank of the Neretva River.

A total of 35 participants took part in this humanitarian race in Konjic, and the organizers provided prizes for the top three finishers in both the men’s and women’s categories.

First place in the men’s category was won by Elvedin Tunović, who ran 34.3 kilometers. Second place went to Enes Efendić with 30 kilometers, and third place to Nihad Efendić with 28.08 kilometers — all from Sarajevo.

In the women’s category, first place went to Leila Hadžić from Sarajevo, who ran 25.05 kilometers. Second place was taken by Jasenka Ljubović, also from Sarajevo, with 22 kilometers, and third place went to Jasmina Maksumić from Jablanica, who ran 17.04 kilometers.

The president of AK Pace Konjic, Mahir Mujić, who also participated in the race, expressed his gratitude to the City of Konjic, the Konjic Police Department, the Konjic Mountain Rescue Service, Radio Konjic, as well as the volunteers who helped out today.

“Wings for Life World Run” je globalna humanitarna utrka koja se održava svake godine u maju pod motom “Trčimo za one koji ne mogu”.

Across the world, thousands of runners participate on the same day, at the same moment, and the funds raised from race entry fees and donations are directed toward research aimed at finding a cure for spinal cord injuries.

Source of the text and photos: Radio Konjic- https://radiokonjic.ba/konjic-odrzana-humanitarna-utrka-wings-for-life-world-run/

The BiH Actor’s Festival brings together theater productions from different parts of the country and the region, and this year, six theaters from Bosnia and Herzegovina and two from Croatia and Montenegro are planned to perform, said the director of the National University Konjic, Benjamin Mušinović.

“The National University of Konjic, under the auspices of the City of Konjic and numerous partners and friends from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region, presents the 12th season of the Festival of Actors of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The festival will take place from May 5 to June 4, and on the National University’s big stage we will present eight professional theater productions, six from Bosnia and Herzegovina and two from the region, from Croatia and Montenegro. All this thanks to international cultural cooperation and the good relations we continuously cultivate with Tivat and Zagreb”- said Mušinović.

The opening program also includes a visual performance showcasing the festival’s repertoire, which consists of eight official performances and five accompanying educational activities, Mušinović said.

“This year, the festival will be officially opened by the Mayor of Konjic, Mr. Osman Ćatić, after a visual performance that will present a cross-section of the complete repertoire, all eight official programs and five accompanying educational programs,” added Mušinović.

The first play on the program is on May 5th. It is an original project by actors Mario Drmač and Alen Muratović, entitled “Don’t give up, generation,” revealed the director of National University Konjic.

“This is a touching and humorous comedy that was performed in front of packed halls throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad. I am convinced that the people of Konjic and all our guests will truly enjoy this artistic theatrical work, and I hope that it will accompany the complete repertoire of this year’s festival,” said Mušinović.

The festival will close on June 4th with a concert program. Then the awards for the best actress, actor and collective act will be presented. The awards are decided by the festival jury, which, according to Benjamin Mušinović, consists of the audience from Konjic.

Mušinović expressed his gratitude to the general sponsor, the company Bosnalijek, the festival’s friend BH Telecom, as well as to BH Pošta and the ASA Group.

In addition to the play “Ne daj se generacijo” and accompanying educational activities, the program of the 12th Festival of Actors of Bosnia and Herzegovina includes the comedy “Suparnice” by the Lectirium Theatre from Zagreb, directed by Saša Broz; the play “Uhvati zeca” by the National Theatre Sarajevo, directed by Lajla Kaikčija; the comedy “Idiot” by the Student Theatre of Banja Luka, directed by Dragoslav Medojević and Muhamed Bahonjić; the humorous drama “Sjećanje vode” by the Croatian National Theatre in Mostar, directed by Nina Kleflin; the comedy “The Bald Soprano” by the Center for Culture Tivat, directed by Jagoš Marković; the play “Kiselina” by the Bosnian National Theatre Zenica, directed by Nermin Hamzagić; and the cheerful comedy and grotesque satire “Totovi”, directed by Andreaš Urban.

Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/u-ponedjeljak-pocinje-12-festival-glumca-bih-u-konjicu/

The International Day for Monuments and Sites is observed every year on April 18th, and stećci are an integral part of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cultural and historical heritage. A large number of stećci have been registered in the Konjic area, and the Commission to Preserve National Monuments of BiH has protected several necropolises. Muhamed Krnjić from the Center for Culture of the National University Konjic states that there are 150 necropolises:

“When it comes to stećci in the territory of the City of Konjic, according to available information, we have over 4,000 stećci and around 150 necropolises. Of course, some of these necropolises are protected by the Commission to Preserve National Monuments,” he said.

“The City of Konjic has carried out various cleaning projects; however, these are mostly forested areas that quickly become overgrown again. The fact that the city has over four thousand stećci shows that this is a significant location, and it is important for young people to become familiar with the number of stećci and to understand their important role in preserving intangible heritage.”

In the Konjic area, more than four thousand stećci have been registered, and in the recent period, no new groups or locations containing stećci have been discovered.

We can be proud of the fact that Konjic has more than four thousand stećaks and that tourists from all over the world recognize the value of these landmarks. For this reason, we must preserve the intangible national treasure with every new generation.

Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic- https://radiokonjic.ba/konjic-odrzana-humanitarna-utrka-wings-for-life-world-run/

“We are pleased that, for the first time, the European Union has awarded the City of Konjic a grant as the lead implementer of a cross-border cooperation project between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, titled ‘Discover Hidden Attractions’. Since tourism is one of the key sectors of Konjic’s economy, through this project we aim to make underutilized tourism potentials more attractive and appealing to visitors by working with entrepreneurs and creating new jobs in the tourism sector.

What’s especially important to highlight is that the museum and the cultural-historical heritage of Konjic will be enriched with special programs for young people, designed to engage them through educational games and modern technologies. The project also includes activities and cooperation with entrepreneurs to develop new tourism packages, which will improve the overall quality of the offer and encourage visitor arrivals, particularly in the off-season.

The project will be accompanied by a promotional campaign positioning Konjic as one of the most interesting tourist destinations in the region, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Another important aspect is the continued cooperation with Danilovgrad in Montenegro, with whom we have already implemented several valuable projects for our local communities.

And finally, I would like to invite all potential visitors to come and discover Konjic’s hidden attractions,” said Mayor Osman Ćatić.

The training is organized as part of the project ‘Strengthening Cooperation and Capacity for a Better City of Konjic,’ which is implemented by the SARA Association. This project is part of the ‘Cohesion of Local Initiatives for Community Progress – KLIN’ initiative, carried out by the Agency for Local Democracy in Mostar, in cooperation with the Peace Building Network and supported by USAID through the ‘Power of the Local/Support to Local Resource Organizations’ project.

The three-day workshop will be held from Tuesday, December 17th to Thursday, December 19th, 2024, and will provide participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge about EU programs. The workshop will begin with an overview of available EU programs and will then cover all stages of project proposal development. Participants will learn how to analyze stakeholders, develop a problem and goal tree, create a high-quality logical framework, and properly complete project application forms. They will also gain insights into budget creation and receive valuable practical advice. The workshop will be interactive, with participants working in groups on their own examples to receive feedback from the instructor during the session.

Following the training, individual mentoring will be provided to each group, ensuring that the final result is a prepared project proposal for specific programs.

The workshop is intended for civil society organizations, public administration, public institutions, schools, and other interested parties from the Konjic area

Interested individuals can apply through the provided link and will receive feedback via email. Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the planned breaks, but the organizers do not cover transportation and accommodation costs for participants traveling from nearby towns. The number of spots is limited to ensure interactive and practical participation.

By learning and mastering the basic skills of adventure activities on the water, one contributes to the quality, safety, and legal regulation of rafting activities, for which the town of Konjic is recognizable and has entered the ranks of the most tempting destinations for adrenaline lovers.