Witnesses of a powerful, medieval state: Following the traces of the Bosnian kingdom

Čajangrad Kraljeva Sutjeska Maglaj Prusac Jajce Vranduk Bobovac The Bosnian kingdom is a state that existed in the Balkans from the second half of the 14th century to the second half of the 15th century, covering mainly the areas of today's Bosnia and Herzegovina, but in some period parts of neighboring countries as well. During King Tvrtka I, the Bosnian kingdom was…

“Kalesijski zvuci”, music group from Kalesija: Original music as a tradition is several hundred years old

When Kalesija is mentioned, the first association is "Kalesijski zvuci", the original group that nurtures the ethno music style specific for northeastern Bosnia, or Sprečanska valley. This type of music is sung in two voices, accompanied by violin and schargija (plucked, fretted long necked chordophone used in the folk music of various Balkan countries), and…

To be a part of this folklore ensemble is prestige: “Seljo” has been maintaining the cultural heritage of B&H for 70 years now

The academic ensemble of traditional dances and songs "Seljo" has been working for over 70 years to preserve the cultural heritage of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the countries of the Western Balkans through folk dances, songs, and traditional costumes. Being a member of "Seljo" is a matter of prestige. A long and fruitful…

The Old Town of Srebrenik: Home of Bosnian Bans and Kings

The Old Town of Srebrenik is a fortress located above the city of the same name, north of Tuzla, in the area of the former parish of Usora, which during the Middle Ages was the site of constant conflicts between Bosnia and Hungary, and since the 15th century the Ottoman Empire as well. It is…

Guardians of Tradition at Međaš near Kalesija: Blacksmith’s workshop that has existed for 130 years

Back in 1889, in Međaš near Kalesija, beside the main road Tuzla-Zvornik, Mehmed Bešić opened a blacksmith workshop. He did not know that the workshop will survive for 130 years, and that his descendants will make a living thanks to it. The son Mustafa, then grandson Muharem succeeded Mehmed, and at his great-grandsons Damir and…

Klepci – the settlement near Čapljina: How a girl’s dowry helped build a bridge?

In the treasury of cultural and historical monuments and nature parks in the municipality of Čapljina, made up of Hutovo blato, the waterfall Kravice, Mogorjelo, Počitelj, the remains of the ancient city of Gabela, the old bridge in the settlement Klepci takes a significant place. This stone bridge, which was proclaimed a national monument of Bosnia…

Bosnian house defies time for more than three centuries

A traditional Bosnian house, owned by the Hamidović family in the village Džafići, municipality of Kalesija, has been defying time for more than three centuries. Due to the great care of family members, the house preserved its original appearance, and all the adaptations on this house were made in accordance with the architecture of that…

Adnan Delić, young interpreter of the Bosnian original song

Adnan Delić is a young and gifted sevdalinka singer. Although he graduated from the Faculty of Graphic Arts, the set of circumstances, and most of all the love and the fact that his family has always cherished the true Bosnian song, took him in other direction. Delić devoted himself to music and sevdalinka at the age…

Bosniak Institute – Adil Zulfikarpašić Foundation: The place where two benefactions meet

The Bosniak Institute - Adil Zulfikarpašić Foundation is a unique institution in Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is also a museum, library and archive, a gallery and a cultural center. The Institute was opened in Sarajevo in 2001 as a foundation, or waqf of Adil Zulfikarpašić, and is the largest and, according to its…

House of Spite – a story about Bosnian stubbornness, defiance, and persistence

Numerous buildings and places in Sarajevo hide an interesting story of its origin, and one of the most interesting is Inat kuća (House of Spite), which is located next to the Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge, near to Bentbaša. This building, which represents a valuable cultural and historical facility, is under the protection of the Institute for the Protection…

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Witnesses of a powerful, medieval state: Following the traces of the Bosnian kingdom

“Kalesijski zvuci”, music group from Kalesija: Original music as a tradition is several hundred years old

To be a part of this folklore ensemble is prestige: “Seljo” has been maintaining the cultural heritage of B&H for 70 years now

The Old Town of Srebrenik: Home of Bosnian Bans and Kings

Guardians of Tradition at Međaš near Kalesija: Blacksmith’s workshop that has existed for 130 years

Klepci – the settlement near Čapljina: How a girl’s dowry helped build a bridge?

Bosnian house defies time for more than three centuries

Adnan Delić, young interpreter of the Bosnian original song

Bosniak Institute – Adil Zulfikarpašić Foundation: The place where two benefactions meet

House of Spite – a story about Bosnian stubbornness, defiance, and persistence

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