The project began last year and is scheduled to conclude in 2027. It is organized with the aim of enhancing the underutilized tourism potential of the region, including the collaboration with and enrichment of museums and the cultural-historical heritage of the mentioned municipalities.
“Discover Hidden Attractions”: Workshop Held in Konjic
We would like to remind that the City of Konjic, Municipality of Jablanica, and Municipality of Danilovgrad in Montenegro have launched the joint project “Discover Hidden Attractions,” funded by the European Union under the Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro Cross-Border Cooperation Programme. The total project value amounts to KM 907,500 (EUR 464,000), of which the EU provides KM 768,640 (EUR 393,000).
The project involves the Konjic Heritage Museum, the Danilovgrad Heritage Museum, and the Museum of the Battle for the Wounded on the Neretva in Jablanica.
The “Discover Hidden Attractions” workshop brought together project participants from Konjic, Jablanica, and Danilovgrad, as well as representatives of LINK.
Rasim Tulumović, project manager of “Discover Hidden Attractions,” reminded that the ultimate goal of the project is to uncover attractions that are not sufficiently utilized for tourism, visited by too few tourists, or, for certain existing sites, to tell stories that have not yet been told.
“The project will continue until January 2027, which means we still have a full year to complete it. Currently, we are in the phase of finalizing certain activities that will make the locations we are working on more attractive. After that, throughout 2026, we will promote them to the visitors who interest us. Collaboration will also include the creation of joint souvenirs, certain shared installations, and joint exhibitions,” stated Tulumović.
This was an opportunity for representatives of the three museums—the Konjic Heritage Museum, the Danilovgrad Heritage Museum, and the Museum of the Battle for the Wounded on the Neretva in Jablanica—to agree on the continuation of their collaboration and joint activities.
Nikola Babić, curator at the Danilovgrad Heritage Museum, stated that they are satisfied with the implementation of the project.
“I think it’s a great success that we can work together and primarily promote cultural and other events. I have been involved from day one—we welcomed a delegation from Konjic here in Danilovgrad, and now we have come here. We will first connect as institutions, as museums, and then as municipalities, and from there expand from the local to the national level,” said Babić, who, together with his colleagues from the museum, visited the Konjic Heritage Museum and Tito’s Bunker during their stay in Konjic.
Belma Halilhodžić, Director of the Museum of the Battle for the Wounded on the Neretva in Jablanica, stated that a positive aspect of the project for their museum is the opportunity to create a visitor management plan.
“We also plan to create a game for younger visitors, which will engage the younger generations who come with their families,” said Halilhodžić.
With the aim of bringing museums closer to the youngest visitors, a video game designer, Amir Denjo, has been engaged as part of the project. He stated that he is currently developing a game for six museums, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
“Three games are for museums in Montenegro, three for museums in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we have a version for the museum in Jablanica. Within the game, children can interact with museum exhibits in a fun digital format, read descriptions of the exhibits, learn a bit about them, and then see them in real life after playing. Children can be engaged with the video games on tablets while their parents explore the museums, making it enjoyable for everyone. As fascinating as antiques are, I believe the younger generation finds the digital world even more engaging,” explained Denjo.
These games will be installed on devices in the museums as part of the “Discover Hidden Attractions” project.
The workshop participants confirmed that they are satisfied with the progress of the collaboration so far, noting that there is always limited funding for culture and museum activities. By connecting multiple museums, they can create added value—perhaps with less money—while making the spaces more attractive.
“Winter City” will run until January 31, 2026.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/otkrij-skrivene-atrakcije-odrzana-radionica-u-konjicu/
Art by Touch: Konjic Native Lejla Mehanoli Alić Made Art Accessible to All the Senses in a BiH Gallery
On October 16, the exhibition “Culture for All” opened at the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through innovative 3D models of selected artworks from the permanent collection, the exhibition brings art closer to persons with disabilities. Visitors are given the opportunity to experience works by Bosnian and Herzegovinian artists such as Roman Petrović, Đoko Mazalić, Lazar Drljača, and Karlo Mijić through touch and sound, opening art to all the senses.
The exhibition was organized by the Association Life with Down Syndrome of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the project lead) and the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of the project “Museum for All,” which, with the support of UNESCO and the European Union, promotes accessibility and the right of everyone to a barrier-free cultural experience.
A key role in the realization of the project was played by Lejla Mehanoli Alić, a product designer from Konjic, who designed, modeled, and supervised the production process of the tactile replicas. Lejla Mehanoli Alić graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Department of Product Design, and her academic excellence is reflected in her distinctions as Student of the Generation in both primary and secondary school, Best Student of the Generation, and recipient of the Golden Badge of the University of Sarajevo.
Lejla Mehanoli Alić emphasized that the idea of the project was to make exhibitions in museums and galleries “more accessible to all people, regardless of their abilities.”
“I was engaged to work on the design and production of tactile replicas of artworks by some of the most renowned artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina. We created tactile 3D-printed replicas of artworks with the aim of bringing art closer to persons with disabilities—particularly blind and visually impaired individuals, as well as those with intellectual disabilities,” Mehanoli Alić said.
Product designer Mehanoli Alić explained which works by Bosnian and Herzegovinian artists were presented at the inclusive exhibition and how they were adapted for tactile experience:
“At the exhibition, we presented works by several of our most renowned artists. We exhibited works by Lazar Drljača—specifically Travelers and The Old Bridge—as well as works by Đoko Mazalić and Karlo Mijić. In addition, we included portraits by Roman Petrović and Vlaho Bukovac. The selection of works was made to showcase the breadth and diversity of our artists’ oeuvres, encompassing different motifs (nature, still lifes, portraits) and various techniques. Some artists worked more expressively, others focused on detail, while some, like Đoko Mazalić, dealt exclusively with volume. Our primary goal was to approach the replicas in a way that preserves the artist’s sensibility and original intent, while simultaneously presenting texture in a simplified form that people with visual impairments can touch and feel under their fingers—thus opening art to everyone.”
Adapting artworks for people with visual impairments required a special technique:
“The artwork was converted into a 3D format (through scanning or photographing). This was followed by 3D modeling in software, where the texture was adapted so that people with visual impairments could feel it under their fingers. 3D printing was then used to create the final tactile replicas. This is the first time this has been done in our country, something that had not previously been done in a Bosnian and Herzegovinian art gallery, including the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which holds the largest heritage and collection of works by Bosnian and Herzegovinian painters,” emphasized Mehanoli Alić.
Before being exhibited, the prints were tested in collaboration with members of the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Sarajevo, whose feedback was crucial for the final adjustments, Mehanoli Alić emphasized. She added that visitor reactions were extremely positive, and blind and visually impaired attendees expressed their happiness that projects are being launched to make culture accessible to everyone.
“I believe this was the most important thing—to bring these topics into our society and to work more on such projects. This was a pioneering approach, and I hope that in the future there will be even more successful and better adaptations for all people, regardless of their abilities,” concluded Lejla Mehanoli Alić.
In the context of future work, she encouraged young artists and designers to consider all the senses in their creations and to take into account different aspects of perception, not just visual or auditory.
“To everyone involved in any kind of creative work, not just art, I would like to say that whenever they create something, they should think about all the senses and how wonderful it would be if everyone could experience what they are making. They should consider different aspects of perception—not just visual or auditory—when creating something for others to perceive. Of course, it is important to first study inclusion and understand people’s needs, rather than working ad hoc. Inclusion is truly a science that must be studied in order to connect everything into a cohesive whole.”
With this project, Konjic native Lejla Mehanoli Alić and the entire team behind the exhibition “Culture for All” have demonstrated that art is truly a universal language, setting a new standard of inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cultural heritage and encouraging future generations of artists to create for “all the senses.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/umjetnost-dodirom-konjicanka-lejla-mehanoli-alic-ucinila-umjetnost-dostupnom-za-sva-cula-u-galeriji-bih/
“Shelter” Exhibition Opened at Tito’s Bunker
Today, the “Shelter” exhibition opened at Tito’s Bunker, organized by the Sarajevo Cultural Olympics, under the auspices of the Council of Europe and UNESCO, in collaboration with the Artnauts Collective from the United States.
The City of Konjic provided support for the implementation of this project, with the “First Step” Economic Development Agency from Konjic as a partner.
Seventy artists from around the world have exhibited their works at Tito’s Bunker, some of whom were present today. The exhibition will remain open for one month.
As part of the exhibition at Tito’s Bunker, a roundtable was held, with opening speakers including Ibrahim Spahić, founder and art director of the Sarajevo Cultural Olympics, George Riviera, head of the Artnauts Collective, Pamela Beverly, who selected the exhibited works, and Emir Klepo, dean of Burch University for Film and Photography. On behalf of the City of Konjic, Biljana Handžo welcomed the attendees.
The theme of the “Shelter” exhibition explores the concept of a shelter as a place that provides temporary protection from harsh weather or danger. The exhibition presents works that address protection, refuge, and safety, all within the context of contemporary global challenges.
“I would like to thank the City of Konjic, the Cultural Center, and the First Step Agency for supporting the project called ‘Shelter within a Shelter’ at Tito’s Bunker, as well as for the excellent response from both the public and the artists regarding the concept of the exhibition, which was opened in honor of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter. At the same time, it represents support for the transformation of the modern world—from a period and time of war, violence, and conflict—to what could be hope for humanity: peace, cooperation, and mutual respect. Artists from different parts of the world are in Bosnia and Herzegovina today, in Konjic. Seventy of them have exhibited their works in Sarajevo and other locations. Many artists are participating in this project, known as the Sarajevo Cultural Olympics 2025, and we chose Konjic for this program together with the Artnauts group from the USA and other countries, in collaboration with various institutions. This has shown that this facility, Tito’s Bunker, and this city have an extraordinary opportunity to showcase their remarkable heritage, which is not only woodwork—significant for over a century—but also extends beyond the artifacts in the Heritage Museum to the people themselves,” said Spahić.
The artists, who during the day visited the Woodcarving Museum, the Konjic Heritage Museum, and the birthplace of Zuko Džumhur, discussed the themes of their works at the roundtable.
The exhibition organizers also donated books to the City Library of NU Konjic, while the Konjic National University provided technical support for the event.
The event was also attended by students from Konjic High School, who toured Tito’s Bunker with the artists.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic -https://radiokonjic.ba/u-titovom-bunkeru-otvorena-izlozba-shelter/
Visit Konjic Launches Adventure Camp: Kids Learn Climbing and Explore Nature
The agency Visit Konjic has launched the first generation of the Adventure Outdoor Camp, designed for children from Konjic aged 7 to 12. The goal is to take kids away from screens and develop key skills through direct experiences in nature. On behalf of Visit Konjic, Amela Bubalo emphasized that this is just the beginning of a series of adventure stories they plan to organize in Konjic. A group of 10 children will participate in the program over the course of four Saturdays, Bubalo explained.
“First Saturday: Basics of sport climbing and knot-tying at the Outdoor Resort Visit Konjic.
Field visits (two Saturdays): Planned activities include a jeep safari and hiking tours. The first visit will cover Blace and Blatačko Lake, while the second trip, depending on the weather, will involve a hike to Visočica (bivouac Zoran Šimić) or to the Tisovica Valley in Prenj.
Final Saturday: Focus on camping. Participants will set up a tent camp, organize a campfire, and hold a traditional chestnut roast. One final gathering will wrap up the program, with all participants receiving diplomas and taking home valuable knowledge, wonderful memories, and new friendships,” Bubalo explained.
Instructor Aldin Kadić emphasizes that the camp’s mission goes beyond simply learning adrenaline sports—the priority is developing skills needed in the modern world.
“My task is to help children develop their psychomotor skills, and then to foster a love for certain adrenaline sports, such as climbing today. What is most important is that children develop psychomotor abilities, which are greatly needed in today’s world of modern technology.”
The children shared their first impressions of climbing, highlighting their struggles with fear and the process of learning new skills.
Džan Abaza: “Climbing the rock is a bit challenging. Some make it halfway, some reach the top, and some get a little scared. We can rest if we get really tired, and when we want to come down, we just jump or walk back.”
Tarik Tucaković: “I came here because I want to learn how to tie knots, climb rocks, and do all sorts of things that are important for hikers. I was just a little scared at first. Whenever you want something, if you’re afraid of it, try to fight that fear.”
Una Ramić: “I love nature, I love animals, and everything connected to the outdoors. Tarik wanted to give up, but I supported him. I also reached the top—it was a little scary at first, but later it wasn’t scary anymore.”
Faris Bubalo: “I find climbing on rocks interesting. I was in Mostar on the Via Ferrata Hum, I reached the top, and it was exhausting.”
Nadin Nezirević: “I came a bit to practice, to climb and so on. It was a little scary, but I managed to get halfway. When I was up there, it wasn’t scary anymore because I could climb everything.”
Amela Bubalo exclusively announced the planned expansion of the Outdoor Resort in Bijela Valley, at the foot of Prenj:
“Our resort project will continue this season with the construction of an adventure park. By spring, we will have new adventure camps with an expanded range of activities. There will be an adventure park where parents can come with their children to spend time together.”
Through the camps and the announcement of the adventure park, the Visit Konjic complex reinforces its role as a key destination for the development of family and adventure tourism in the region.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/visit-konjic-pokrenuo-avanturisticki-kamp-malisani-uce-penjanje-i-osvajaju-prirodu/
Workshop on Preserving Traditional Crafts Held in Konjic Through the Commheritour Project
The goal of the Commheritour project is to maximize the contribution of cultural heritage crafts to economic productivity, tourism success, and community cohesion—that is, to connect communities in a sustainable way. The project brings together twelve partners from eight non-Danube countries, including two representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina: the Tourism Board of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton and Rukotvorine d.o.o. Konjic.
The European Union has recognized the significance and value of traditional crafts not only in economic terms but also in preserving community identity and the traditional knowledge these crafts sustain. Through the Danube Region program, the aim is to provide greater economic opportunities to remote areas through tourism, said Krešimir Miličević, Senior Associate at the Tourism Board of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton.
“The Tourism Board, together with the company Rukotvorine d.o.o., is implementing the Commheritour project in cooperation with ten other partners from neighboring countries. The project focuses on traditional crafts, that is, our cultural and historical heritage related to handmade arts. It began at the start of 2024 and will conclude in June 2026. The project budget is approximately two million euros, of which around 150,000 euros is allocated to the Tourism Board and Rukotvorine d.o.o. With these funds, we hope to raise awareness of the importance of traditional crafts and handmade arts in our economic, social, and cultural life,” said Miličević.
A project partner of the Tourism Board of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton is also the Museum of Woodcarving in Konjic. Their strategy is to advance the craft of woodcarving through the implementation of an action plan, emphasized Maja Rajić, an educator at the museum.
“We are partners of the Tourism Board of HNK and will participate in the activities of conducting the woodcarving workshop, which we have been planning for some time, in order to enhance this craft and preserve the UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will have a representative for the action plan, which will be implemented over the next six months. Together, we will establish all the action goals and strive to carry them out so that our woodcarvers can train young people, students from academies and high schools, and pass on their knowledge to preserve the craft for future generations,” said Rajić.
Through an analysis of gaps, needs, and challenges, the goal is to develop a five-year action plan to position traditional crafts in their rightful place within sustainable tourism, said Ivan Jurilj, an external consultant for the development of the action plan for the valorization of traditional crafts, who also led the workshop.
“The workshop in Konjic is one of the first steps in developing an action plan for the valorization of traditional crafts in HNK, carried out through the Commheritour project. As a partner, the Tourism Board aims to create a five-year action plan to position traditional crafts where they rightfully belong, especially in the context of sustainable tourism. One of the key elements of sustainability and sustainable tourism is authenticity and tradition, and old, traditional, and artisanal crafts represent an authentic experience that a region should offer. In this context, problems, challenges, gaps, and needs are analyzed in order to incorporate concrete measures into the action plan, which will later be implemented,” said Jurilj.
“I am pleased that we, as a community and the city of Konjic, are part of this project implemented by the Tourism Board of HNK in cooperation with Rukotvorine and our brand Zanat. This is extremely important for Konjic, especially considering that our woodcarving is recognized by UNESCO. It is important for people to connect in this museological segment and to hear experts from different fields so that we can jointly create the best model for heritage preservation,” emphasized Mušinović.
The Tourism Board of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton stated that by preserving intangible cultural heritage, we also preserve our own identity, as well as the knowledge that sets us apart and makes us unique—and thus attractive in the context of tourism. In this way, we create the conditions for meaningful and sustainable economic development of our community in the future.
Source of text and photos : Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/u-konjicu-odrzana-radionica-posvecena-ocuvanju-tradicionalnih-zanata-kroz-projekat-commheritour/
Minister Pozder Signs Agreements for Capital Transfers
Agreements Signed with the First Step Economic Development Agency and the PBP Company from Konjic
“Through these projects, we aim to promote tourism development that is both sustainable and authentic. Our goal is for every tourist destination in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to have the opportunity to contribute to economic growth through quality infrastructure and the preservation of natural and cultural values. I am especially pleased that, in this way, we will support the development of specific types of tourism, including religious and adventure tourism, as well as projects aimed at reducing seasonality and promoting our cultural-historical and natural heritage,” said Minister Pozder.
For the Co-Financing Program for Infrastructure and the Development of Specific Tourist Destinations, agreements were signed today with Minister Pozder by: Hercegovačko selo Čitluk for the project “Square of Experiences and Encounters”, Čajuša d.o.o. Kupres for the construction of a four-seater chairlift and to overcome seasonality, PBP Konjic for the development of infrastructure for winter tourism on Jelica Mountain near Konjic. An agreement was also signed with the Franciscan Theology in Sarajevo for a project to develop infrastructure at the St. Paul Monastery to promote religious tourism.
Within the Co-Financing Program for Projects Promoting Sustainable Tourism at destinations of broader cultural-historical and natural significance, agreements were signed for the following projects: Reconstruction of recreational furniture in the Protected Landscape of Konjuh, A project by the Konjic Economic Development Agency concerning the repair of the foundation and light-based visual communication at the Titov Bunker Museum, A project by the Visoko Heritage Museum for the preparation of project documentation aimed at the revitalization of the medieval Čajangrad Fortress
We would like to remind that Minister Pozder last week signed agreements with mayors, municipal leaders, and representatives of local communities for the same programs, with the total funding for capital tourism development projects for 2025 amounting to KM 1,500,000
The Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism will continue in the coming days to sign agreements with other beneficiaries, as well as for programs related to ongoing transfers for tourism development, the ministry announced.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/ministrica-pozder-potpisala-ugovore-za-kapitalni-transfer/
A record number of exhibitors at the jubilee 15th “Konjic Food Fest
At the SRC “Partizanovo,” 116 exhibitors from Konjic and numerous cities across Bosnia and Herzegovina will gather tomorrow. Visitors can expect a rich and diverse offering.
On the eve of the jubilee 15th Konjic Food Fest, which will be held tomorrow, October 9, at the “Partizanovo” Sports and Recreation Center, we spoke with Alma Huseinbegović Radmanić, Director of the Union of Agricultural Associations of Konjic. This year’s edition has recorded a record number of registered participants, and interest, as the Director notes, was exceptionally high from the very first day applications opened.
“The fair will open at 7:00 a.m. for exhibitors so they can set up their stands. From 9:00 a.m., the fair will be open to visitors, while the official opening of the festival is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. We are expecting 116 exhibitors at 111 tables. There will, of course, be our local producers from Konjic, as well as exhibitors from Gradiška, Kakanj, Kozarac, Mostar, Prozor, Jablanica, Visoko, Bihać, Gračanica, and others. We have a large number of registered crafts, women’s associations, and individual agricultural producers who have registered farms,” Huseinbegović Radmanić stated.
In addition to a rich selection of domestic products, visitors will once again be able to enjoy gastronomic specialties prepared by students of the hospitality school, who on this occasion will be cooking for pleasure, without competitive pressure.
“We have one surprise that we will leave for the fair day itself, and what I can also highlight are three valuable awards that have already become traditional. These are the awards for the best-decorated stand, the best offer at a stand, and the best-packaged product. Students of the Konjic Secondary Hospitality School will not be under any stress test; instead, they will be cooking traditional Bosnian food purely for enjoyment, which both exhibitors and visitors will be able to taste,” the Director of the Union emphasized.
The festival also has an important economic dimension, as it represents a platform for business networking and for strengthening agricultural production and the local economy.
“Strengthening agricultural production is our primary goal. Our producers need to focus more on processing, because production alone is not financially sufficient for their survival. We have also had situations where we connected our agricultural producers with hospitality and tourism facilities, and through this cooperation both sides were extremely satisfied,” Huseinbegović Radmanić added.
This year’s Konjic Food Fest is organized under the patronage of the City of Konjic, and a rich and engaging program is expected, bringing together a large number of visitors and lovers of local food.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/bozicni-koncert-u-konjicu-poruke-nade-zajednistva-i-ljubavi/
“It’s Not Me, It’s the Universe”: Humor and Social Critique in Adnan Alić’s New Play
Organized by NU Konjic, on Friday, September 19, at 8 p.m., the play “It’s Not Me, It’s the Universe”, a monodrama by Adnan Alić, will be performed at the Cinema Hall. The play, based on the work “How Beautiful My Vectra Is”, tells the story of a modern man and his everyday dilemmas.
The play combines sharp humor, irony, and subtle social critique, while Alić emphasizes that the goal is to make the audience laugh without vulgarity.
“The play is, above all, a quality comedy, without any vulgarity or insults. My goal is for people to go home after the performance in better spirits and with more laughter than when they arrived,” said Alić.
Although it is a monodrama, where it is more difficult to keep the audience’s attention, Alić handles the role excellently, despite having no personal experience with marriage. “It was very challenging for me, but I worked hard and I believe I authentically portrayed what that character truly is,” he added, sending a message to everyone who comes to see the play:
“The play ‘It’s Not Me, It’s the Universe’ offers an hour of laughter and reflection on the things that make us happy or unhappy.”
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/nije-do-mene-do-univerzuma-je-humor-i-drustvena-kritika-u-novoj-predstavi-adnana-alica/
“Diverse Offer at the 19th Agricultural Days of the City of Konjic in Buturović-Polje”
“Around 50 exhibitors took part in the 19th Agricultural Days in Buturović-Polje today, showcasing agricultural products, fruit and vegetable preserves, dairy products, honey, and medicinal herbs. Most of the exhibitors came from the Neretvica area, which suffered severe damage during the flash floods in October last year. Despite this, the residents of Neretvica managed to produce high-quality products.”
“Izeta Macić, a member of the Organizing Committee of the 19th Agricultural Days of the City of Konjic in Buturović-Polje, confirmed that 46 exhibitors took part in the fair, which, according to her, exceeded expectations.”
“This is the 19th time we are holding the Agricultural Days of the City of Konjic, and this year’s fair featured 46 exhibitors, which we are very proud of. Considering the challenging weather conditions that affected this agricultural year, including drought and other adverse conditions, the number of exhibitors has exceeded our expectations.”
“Our agricultural producers showcased a wide selection of raw materials and processed products at their stands. This event plays an important role for our city, particularly for the Neretvica Valley and the local community of Neretvica. This year especially, due to the adverse weather conditions we experienced last October, namely the natural disaster of floods.”
“‘Given this situation, we need to make an even greater contribution to this event and to the agricultural producers in this area,’ Macić stated.”
“Muamer Boloban, who lives in the village of Obri, exhibited dairy products at his stand.”
“‘So far, we have been producing goat cheese, keeping sheep and goats, and the new development is that we have started cattle farming. We produce cheeses, butter, and clotted cream. We have four cows and around 200 sheep and goats. It is possible to make a living from livestock farming, of course it requires extra work, but now we also receive incentives from the City of Konjic, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,’ Muamer stated.”
“Longtime farmer Rasim Mezet from Gorana, among other things, grows tomatoes that can sometimes weigh up to one and a half kilograms.”
“‘I have been engaged in agriculture for thirty years. I come to the fair, sell a few products, meet new people, and some learn about me and come back, and everything is homemade. I attend the fair every year, and I have been a member of the Association of Agricultural Societies since its founding,’ Rasim said.”
“Ramiza Demirović, her husband Muharem, and other family members are involved in agricultural activities in the village of Obri.”
“‘We planted 1,000 tomato plants, and we have sheep, cows, chickens—everything a farmer might have. We grow for ourselves, and whatever is left over, we sell at the markets. I enjoy going to fairs so people can see what we do and that everything is homemade, not sprayed, and we also receive incentives for our apples,’ Ramiza stated.”
“The organizers also arranged a prize draw for the farmers, in which three cash vouchers were awarded. Sejdo Hakalović won a voucher worth 2,000 BAM, Mediha Hodžić received one worth 1,500 BAM, and Hamdija Kovačić received a voucher worth 1,000 BAM. They stated that they would use the money for agricultural activities.”
“As part of the agricultural fair in Buturović-Polje, sports competitions were also held, and the organizers provided prizes for the most successful participants.”
Izvor teksta i fotografija: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/raznovrsna-ponuda-na-19-danima-poljoprivrede-u-buturovic-polju/
Maslać (HTZ): “This could be the most successful season in our area”
The summer tourist season is drawing to a close, and the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Tourist Board (TZ HNK) is optimistic about this year’s results.
The director of TZ HNK, Anđelko Maslać, told Radio Konjic that the entire Herzegovina region has shown strong potential this year and continues to attract more and more visitors each year.
“What sets Herzegovina apart from typical coastal destinations is perhaps the length of the main season, the pleasant weather, the welcoming people, and the good hosts. Year after year, we record steady growth in the number of tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as foreign visitors, who keep coming back because they feel a certain love for the entire Herzegovina region,” said Maslać.
“As for this summer’s peak season, everything is going well, and I believe this might even turn out to be the most successful season in our area in recent times, but we will talk more about that at the very end of the year.”
The statistical data on the number of visits is not yet available.
The problem, Maslać noted, lies in the lack of an integrated visitor registration system.
“I have to say that we are working on establishing that system somehow. In addition to the cantonal one, we now have tourist boards in Mostar, Čitluk, Neum, and Ravno, and three years ago the option to establish tourist boards at the local level was reinstated. Now, we are all trying to set up a unified system that will literally track every movement of tourists, so we know where they come from, how long they stay, and what their preferences are when visiting Herzegovina. Unfortunately, up until now we haven’t really had reliable statistics, since there is also a lot of activity in the ‘gray zone.’ Many people have rented out accommodation without registering their guests in our ‘Prijava.ba’ program, which is now being revived. The data we have is not one hundred percent accurate, but we still need to compile statistics and make use of the information available to us,” said Maslać.
Tourists come to the Herzegovina region from all parts of the world.
The Herzegovina region is a major tourist destination.
“We have three main ‘hotspots’: Mostar, Neum, and Međugorje, but I should also emphasize that our other municipalities and towns, such as Konjic, Čapljina, Jablanica, Stolac, and Ravno, are by no means lagging behind. Their progress is evident as they increasingly invest in tourism and attract visitors. Konjic has established itself as a center for adventure tourism thanks to the Neretva River and surrounding mountains (outdoor tourism); Čapljina is becoming more visited due to the Hutovo Blato Nature Park, the Trebižat River, and Počitelj; Jablanica draws nature and hiking enthusiasts; Stolac is rich in cultural and historical heritage; and Ravno is increasingly showcasing its potential through wine tourism offerings and the unmissable Vjetrenica Cave.”
Road and air connectivity for tourism development
“I believe this is partly due to our improved road connectivity, but ultimately also better air connections, as we know that recently Mostar Airport has been seeing an increasing number of flights and arrivals of foreign visitors. It seems they are projecting over 80,000 arrivals this year, which is quite a significant number; for comparison, just a few years ago they had only a few thousand. I think that the planned, continuous growth in all these segments is gradually contributing to better tourist attendance in our region,” said TZ HNK director Anđelko Maslać.
Tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. The entire Herzegovina region has resources that can be further developed.
“Many of the innovations being introduced in this sector in our region create the possibility that in the coming years, we will be able to compete with European tourist regions,” said Maslać.
Source of the text and photos: Radio Konjic –https://radiokonjic.ba/maslac-tz-hnk-ovo-bi-mogla-biti-najuspjesnija-sezona-na-nasem-podrucju/