The Minister of European Integration and International Cooperation Zlatan Kloki\u0107 attended the ceremonial academy in Vienna marking the 160th anniversary of the death of Vuk Stefanovi\u0107 Karad\u017ei\u0107.<\/p>\n
Vuk Stevanovi\u0107 Karad\u017ei\u0107 made it possible for Serbs, wherever they are in the world, to be united by a rich linguistic and cultural heritage, said Zlatan Kloki\u0107, Minister of European Integration and International Cooperation of the Republic of Srpska.<\/p>\n
\u2018As Serbian language reformer and the father of our literacy, he enriched the Serbian language with more than 26,000 words and made it what it is today,\u2019 said Kloki\u0107.<\/p>\n
It was noted that Vuk\u2019s work enabled every Serb, regardless of place of residence, to have a rich linguistic and cultural heritage connecting us regardless of borders.<\/p>\n
The minister without portfolio in the Serbian Government in charge of relations with the diaspora, \u0110or\u0111e Mili\u0107evi\u0107, told the gathered that the evening\u2019s ceremony was an opportunity to remember the importance of Vuk Karad\u017ei\u0107 for the Serbian language, culture and identity for Serbia, as well as for Serbs living outside the borders of that country.<\/p>\n
\u2013 His struggle for language reform, creation of a national script and collection of folk songs and stories made the Serbian language and culture comprehensible, accessible and preserved for generations around the world \u2013 said Mili\u0107evi\u0107.<\/p>\n
He stated that the Serbian language and Cyrillic alphabet, which Vuk had reformed, had become key tools for preserving Serbian identity in the diaspora, helping them stay connected to their homeland and their roots.<\/p>\n
Mili\u0107evi\u0107 noted the importance of supplementary schools abroad preserving the Serbian identity in the world and teaching children Serbian and Cyrillic.<\/p>\n
\u2013 They are of utmost importance for the preservation of Serbian identity among the generations growing up outside of Serbia. They are not only places of education, but also centers of cultural connection where children learn about their language, history, traditions and values \u2013 said Mili\u0107evi\u0107.<\/p>\n
Source: Ministry of European Integration and International Cooperation - SRNA \u2013 Top Portal<\/p>\n
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