The Days of Krajina event in Austria, organized by the Representative Office of the Republic of Srpska in Austria, was opened with a ceremonial academy in the Albert Hall in Vienna.

The opening ceremony featured a rich cultural and artistic program that revived the identity, tradition and spirituality of the Krajina region. Actor Miloš Ćebić opened the evening in the role of Kočić’s David Štrbac, while the musical program was performed by the Banja Luka City Tambura Orchestra, whose performance was complemented by soloists, soprano Ana Marković and baritone Danilo Milosavljević. The program was hosted by actors Katarina Rendić and Nikola Prerad.

The host of the evening, Mladen Filipović, Head of the Republic of Srpska Representation in Austria, welcomed the attending distinguished guests from the political, cultural, diplomatic and economic life of Austria and the diaspora, saying that the event aimed to preserve the cultural identity of Krajina, strengthen ties with the diaspora and connect people through culture, art and community.

Particular interest was aroused by the presentation of Zmijanje embroidery, which is part of the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, and which was presented in Vienna by members of the Women’s Association Duga from Banja Luka.

In addition to the interesting cultural and artistic program, visitors also had the opportunity to taste Krajina specialties and wines.

Krajina Days in Austria continue throughout December with a series of cultural, artistic and business events. Salzburg hosted the play Put po svijetu na trotinetu (Around the World on a Scooter) performed by the City Theatre Jazavac, with participation of the Ethno Group Hrid and SECS Prosvjeta Austria.

The program continues on 7 December in Linz, where a Krajina Evening will be held as part of the celebration of 20 years of the Serbian community in Upper Austria.

On 11 December, ceremonial opening of the Krajina and Herzeg House will be held in Vienna, an important project for networking businessmen from the Republic of Srpska and Austria, and the day after, a meeting of representatives of local communities from Krajina with Austrian businessmen will be organized.

Krajina Days will end on 16 December when the National Theatre of the Republic of Srpska will visit Vienna and perform the play Kuća at the Theatre Akzent.

Source and photo: Republic of Srpska Representative Office in the Republic of Austria