The sevdah diva Amira Medunjanin held a concert in Konjic on Friday as part of her Bosnian-Herzegovinian tour across nineteen cities.
12th Festival of Actors of BiH: Concert by Amira Medunjanin held on Friday, tonight the play “Suparnice” by the Lectirum Theatre from Zagreb
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/
On Sunday in Konjic, the global humanitarian race “Wings for Life” took place
Today, the global humanitarian race “Wings for Life World Run” was held in Konjic, organized by the Athletics Club “Pace” Konjic, which, in cooperation with Red Bull, brought this race to Konjic for the first time, placing our town on the list of global events.
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 organizer also awarded the youngest participant, Edis Tabak from Konjic, who ran 21.1 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.
“This year, the ‘Wings for Life World Run’ has 314,000 participants worldwide. In Konjic, 35 runners from Konjic, Sarajevo, Mostar, Jablanica, Visoko, and other places took part, and I’m glad we were part of this major global project,” said Mujić, expressing hope that there will be even more participants next year.
“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/
XII. Actor’s Festival BiH
The 12th edition of the Actor’s Festival of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be held in Konjic from May 5th to June 4th. The organizer is the National University Konjic, with the support of the City of Konjic and partners from the country and abroad.
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/
International Day for Monuments and Sites: Stećci as a Gem of Cultural and Historical Heritage in Konjic
April 18th is the International Day for Monuments and Sites. In the Konjic area, more than 4,000 stećci—medieval stone tombstones—have been registered. In 2016, they were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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.
Given that the City of Konjic is the largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of territory, Muhamed explains that many stećci are located in hard-to-reach areas. Stećci play an important role in preserving the national identity in this region, and it is essential to educate young people about this cultural and historical wealth.
“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.”
Speaking about the presentation of stećci to tourists, Krnjić explains that a mapping process is in the works:
“Some tourists are aware that Bosnia and Herzegovina has a significant number of stećci, while others learn about our national intangible heritage during their visits to these sites. We hope that, through the mapping project, we will make it easier for visitors to access the stećci in the future.”
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.
“As far as I know, and based on information from colleagues working on these projects, there have been no reports of any newly discovered locations or necropolises of stećci.”
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/
Project “Discover Hidden Attractions” and Regional Cooperation Agreement: Konjic and Jablanica Strengthen Their Tourism Offer
Today, a formal signing ceremony was held in the Congress Hall of the Garden City Hotel for the implementation of the project “Discover Hidden Attractions”, with the City of Konjic as the lead partner and the Municipality of Jablanica as a beneficiary. The project is being carried out in cooperation with the LINK Entrepreneurial Center Mostar and the Municipality of Danilovgrad.
The Mayor of Konjic, Osman Ćatić, highlighted the following about the project and its importance for Konjic:
“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 goal of the project is to expand the tourism offer, attract visitors, and create new jobs in the tourism sector through cooperation with entrepreneurs, explained Alisa Gekić, Director of the LINK Entrepreneurial Center Mostar.
“The goal of the project is to help smaller local communities with unique tourism potential gain better visibility on the tourism map, in order to enrich the overall offer. Ultimately, this also improves cooperation with the private sector and all other actors contributing to tourism development. In general, the City of Konjic has excellent tourism potential, as does Jablanica, and these two communities are the project partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina. From Montenegro, the partner is the Municipality of Danilovgrad. This partnership has existed for many years, and our aim is to improve and enter a new era of tourism development in these local communities.
Another focus of the project is improving tourism management, since it’s well known—and confirmed in various strategic documents—that there is a lack of promotion and proper valorization of tourism resources. The City of Konjic, as one of the leaders with great potential, will further support these efforts.
We also aim to introduce new and modern technologies—for example, enhancing the visibility of attractions such as the Old Stone Bridge, which is a key landmark, as well as other attractive locations, including museums in Jablanica. Given the advancement of IT technologies, advanced gaming technologies will also be introduced into the museums, which will enhance their overall offering,” explained Alisa Gekić.
The Mayor of Jablanica emphasized the long-standing successful cooperation with LINK and the Municipality of Danilovgrad, adding that the project “Discover Hidden Attractions” strengthens Jablanica’s tourism capacities, which is of great importance for the development of the municipality.
“The Municipality of Jablanica has had a very good partnership with LINK for many years, as well as with the Municipality of Danilovgrad, which has collaborated closely with us in the past—and now again through this project. As you’ve heard and likely discussed in more detail today, this project focuses on strengthening tourism capacities, and I’m truly pleased about that—especially for our municipality. Jablanica is increasingly recognized as a place with strong potential for further tourism development, and this project will certainly contribute to that.
I would like to once again thank all participants, especially the LINK organization, with whom we have an excellent working relationship. I hope we’ll see even more projects like this in the future,” added Emir Muratović, Mayor of the Municipality of Jablanica.
Today, alongside the “Discover Hidden Attractions” project, the Mayor of Konjic and the Mayor of Jablanica signed a regional cooperation agreement. In her address, Alisa Gekić, Director of the LINK Entrepreneurial Center Mostar, emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships for tourism development.
“Truly, the City of Konjic and the Municipality of Jablanica are strategic partners, and as a continuation of this successful cooperation, today we are signing agreements on regional cooperation—specifically, the valorization of Jablanica Lake. All of you as stakeholders have contributed to this effort, and once again, I extend my congratulations to these two local communities. Because without strategic partnership, there can be no development of tourism,” emphasized Alisa Gekić, Director of the LINK Entrepreneurial Center Mostar, during today’s signing ceremony.
At the conclusion of the official signing of the “Discover Hidden Attractions” project and the regional cooperation agreement, the signatories congratulated one another. They emphasized the importance of strong collaboration and joint efforts for the successful development of the tourism sector in the region.
Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic – https://radiokonjic.ba/projekat-otkrij-skrivene-atrakcije-i-sporazum-o-regionalnoj-saradnji-konjic-i-jablanica-jacaju-turisticku-ponudu/
Sign up for a free training for preparing project proposals
Are you a representative of an organization or institution in the Konjic area, and interested in learning how to prepare project proposals for various EU programs and funds? If so, you’re in the right place! The SARA Association, in cooperation with the PRVI KORAK Agency, is organizing free training on project proposal preparation in Konjic
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.
As part of the “Konjic sustainable tourist destination” project, training for skippers was held.
As part of the “Konjic sustainable tourist destination” project, which is financed by the City of Konjic and the organization Caritas Switzerland, in the period from 19.10.2024 to 27.10.2024. training for skippers was held at the Outdoor Bosnia camp in Glavatičevo.
Theoretical and practical training according to the “Basic training program for rafting boat guides/skippers” approved by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Communications was successfully attended by 14 participants proposed by the members of the tourism cluster “Welcome to Konjic” who are engaged in providing rafting services and are part of the mechanism for coordination within the above-mentioned project
The topics included basic rescue techniques, various ways of transporting injured persons, cartography and providing medical assistance, proper use of equipment and technical aids.
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.
An exhibition held in Konjic in memory of Zuko Džumhur
On this day in 1989, writer, travel writer, painter and cartoonist Zulfikar Zuko Džumhur, who was born in Konjic, and for whom all people were family and the whole world was his homeland, passed away.
On the occasion of marking the anniversary of Zuko’s death, the National University Konjic Institution and the Heritage Museum of the City of Konjic organized an Open Day of Zuko’s birthplace today, and an exhibition of photographs of Srđan Džumhur, Zuko’s close relative, was opened at the Wood Carving Museum in Konjic tonight.
At the opening of the exhibition, the director of National University Konjic Benjamin Mušinović pointed out that Zulfikar Zuko Džumhur “exuded” with sevdah and spoke about us most beautifully with his specific narrative and spread all the good things about our country all over the world, but also on small screens, bringing us beauty, but also spirituality.
Director and founder of the Konjic Wood Carving Museum, Orhan Nikšić, recalled in his address that he was still a boy when he saw Zuko for the first time because the famous artist was hanging out with his family.
“I knew he was someone important, but I couldn’t know at the time why he was important. I got to know his work and Zuka as an artist later by reading his works. Even today we admire his creativity, I often read his works that have not only artistic value but also what he said about life, which can make us better people. I am glad that tonight we are hosting an exhibition that reminds us of Zuko Džumhur”, Nikšić said.
“I knew he was someone important, but I couldn’t know then why he was important. The exhibition was opened on behalf of the mayor of Konjic by Orhan Tucović, congratulating the organizer on its opening.
“Aware of the importance and rich history of the city of Konjic and its inhabitants, it is our task to celebrate our famous fellow citizens with appropriate events, whose character and works make Konjic recognizable as a city of art and a city of artists, and art is what brought us to this space tonight” Tucovic said. I got to know his work and Zuka as an artist later by reading his works. Even today we admire his creativity, I often read his works that have not only artistic value but also what he said about life, which can make us better people. I am glad that tonight we are hosting an exhibition that reminds us of Zuko Džumhur”, said Nikšić.
Srđan Džumhur who is living in Celje and couldn’t attend the exhibition, is a close relative of Zuko Dzumhur and the author of the exhibition.
Srđan’s love for photography has been present since elementary school and continues to this day. In the beginning, it was black and white photos, and in the last 20 years, he has been photographing a lot of events in his family, in his company, and mostly of trips, which have accumulated a lot in the last 30 years. He has traveled almost all over the world, and making photo books is his focus.
“My goal is to record significant events in pictures and words, and to convey this succinctly in a photo book, from which one can notice the development of photo equipment, the development of photo software, and certainly my development,” explained Srđan Džumhur.
Text source: Radio Konjic, https://radiokonjic.ba/35-godina-od-zukine-smrti-u-konjicu-otvorena-izlozba-fotografija-srdjana-dzumhura/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG2SkxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX0sI6iTFNwOfjihuP-8OHtPsUvvSCc-r7wntQtD9KeV50pMiVv6eCVx7g_aem_PldYrSFoYGpupY0YYr-nZQ
Source of photos: Radio Konjic and Vehid Šišić – U Objektivu
Join the Impakt’s campaign ,,Support people in your area, for a strong small business”
The Impakt investment foundation launched the campaign “Support people in your area, for a strong small business”, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting small businesses in the development of the local economy and community. The campaign invites citizens to choose to support the products and services of local entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to the strengthening of their community.
“Small businesses are not just companies – they are the heart of our community and employ 70% of the labor force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which significantly contributes to the gross domestic product. Unfortunately, their contribution is often neglected,” said Senajid Dzozo, director of the Impakt Investment Foundation. He also emphasizes that small businesses represent the basis on which many entrepreneurs build the future, educate children and improve life in their communities.
Impakt’s campaign encourages citizens to make a significant contribution through everyday decisions such as buying domestic products or using the services of local entrepreneurs. This socially responsible initiative also aims to provide support to small businesses that still cannot invest in strong marketing campaigns.
You’re probably wondering how to support small businesses in your area.
You can do so in one of the following ways:
- By purchasing the products of domestic entrepreneurs
- Sharing a post about a small local business you shop at
- Recommend the services of local hairdressers, masseuses or artisans
- Invite friends to support local business
- By applying for internships with local entrepreneurs to gain experience
Study visit to the Soča Valley
As part of the implementation of the project “Konjic a sustainable tourist destination” financed by the City of Konjic and the Swiss non-governmental organization CARITAS, in the period from 23.09.-25.09.2024. a study visit to the Soča Valley (Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin) in Slovenia was organized.
The trip was organized for representatives of the tourist cluster that provide rafting services, representatives of the City Administration and the Agency “PRVI KORAK” Ltd. to gain insight into the functioning of the rafting management model on the Soča River.
The project aims to contribute to a better understanding of the principles of sustainable development, strengthening the coordination mechanism, creating conditions for improving services in the tourism sector and promoting Konjic as a desirable tourist destination, which is in line with Strategic Goal 2: A competitive tourist destination with recognizable tourist content, defined by the integral development strategy of the municipality of Konjic for the period 2018 – 2027.
