The Mili Dueli: The Competition Promoting Poetry, Dialogue, and Peace
The Mili Dueli are online poetry contests originating in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), in which authors are judged by an international jury. Over the course of 12 years, they have included authors from 104 countries.
Oldtimers: the Vintage Cars Bringing Bosnians Together
The word “Oldtimer” refers to a vintage car: an old yet well-preserved and restored vehicle that reminds us of bygone eras.
Danica Maksimović: the artist combining art with environmental protection
Danica Maksimović is a thirty-two-year-old artist born in Kosovska Gračanica, Kosovo, but she has lived and worked in Niš, Serbia for the past 16 years. There, she completed her secondary art school and Faculty of Arts, majoring in Painting. Her passion for creation has been with her since childhood, complemented by her interest in environmental protection.
Ethno Villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Modern Custodians of Tradition
Ethno villages are guardians of national traditions built in the likeness of former Bosnian-Herzegovinian villages. They take you back to Bosnia a hundred years ago and present various historical aspects of life during that time, as well as untouched natural beauty. These villages are often complemented by modern amenities. They strengthen the local economy and serve as eco and ethno-tourism potentials. There are more than 25 of these villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina, each unique in its own way, but they all share a rich gastronomic offering. Visiting them gives the impression that time has stood still.
Music as a Tool for Peacebuilding
Music is not a magical tool that can be used in isolation to ensure the construction of lasting peace and reconciliation. However, if utilized correctly as a medium, it can provide an excellent means of facilitating dialogue that enables conflict to be discussed in an artistic setting.
Zenica’s Art Room: Where Actors are Born
Three years ago, actress Lana Delić's idea of establishing an Art Room in Zenica came to life. This Art Room brings together young people interested in acting, giving them a platform to develop their acting skills. The school also fosters creative awareness and the celebration of the diversity and originality of each individual.