An exhibition of works by academic painter Natalija Cime\u0161a and photographer Dejan \u010cabrilo opened at the Steiner Gallery in Vienna, as part of the Days of Semberija in Austria event. The exhibition will remain open until 10 October 2026. Mladen Filipovi\u0107, Head of the Republic of Srpska Representative Office in Austria, and Sini\u0161a Bencun, BiH Ambassador to Austria, spoke at the opening, expressing their great pleasure that art could be used to bring Semberija and its cultural richness closer to the Austrian public.<\/p>\n
Semberija Days in Austria included a promotional event and tasting of products from this region held at the Krajina&Herzeg House premises in Vienna, featuring presentations by the Legat and Epoha distilleries, among others. Initiative was also discussed to establish a dedicated Semberija corner within this space, in order to make Semberija products available to customers in Vienna and Austria.<\/p>\n
The Srbadija Serbian Choral Society from Bijeljina performed at two locations in Vienna; the concerts were organized as part of the Days of Semberija in Austria event. Srbadija had a concert of sacred music in the setting of Peterskirche in the very heart of Vienna, and the choir was led by conductor Jelena Trakilovi\u0107, PhD. The Srbadija SCS, one of Semberija\u2019s most recognizable cultural symbols, performed also that evening at the Altes Rathaus, where a large number of our fellow citizens, as well as representatives of institutions and our associations from Vienna, had gathered.<\/p>\n
A Semberija Evening was held in Tulln last evening and the program featured renowned accordion artists \u0110or\u0111e Peri\u0107 and Du\u0161an Sekuli\u0107 accompanied by an ensemble, and Bijeljina\u2019s folklore tradition presented by the city\u2019s Semberija SCAS. The program was further enriched by a performance from the evening\u2019s host ensemble, Zavi\u010daj CAS from Tulln. Children attending the Day Care Center and their parents were the guests of honor at Semberija Evening, and Mladen Filipovi\u0107, Head of the Republic of Srpska Representation in Austria, welcomed them all on behalf of the organizers.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Semberija Days in Austria event concluded ceremoniously with a concert by top accordion virtuosos \u0110or\u0111e Peri\u0107 and Du\u0161an Sekuli\u0107, held in the Minoriten Hall in Graz. The audience was delighted by the performances of the two artists, who presented a diverse repertoire ranging from classical waltzes and traditional and international standards to arrangements of popular songs.<\/p>\n
The event, aimed at presenting the rich culture, traditions, and economic potential of the Semberija region, drew large audiences to programs held in Vienna, Tulln, and Graz. The event was organized by the Republic of Srpska Representation in Austria, the Embassy of BiH in the Republic of Austria, and the Bijeljina Cultural Center.<\/p>\n
The entire program was humanitarian in nature, with proceeds designated to support the Day Care Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Bijeljina.<\/p>\n
On the final evening, the hosts\u2014Mladen Filipovi\u0107, Head of the Republic of Srpska Representation in Austria, and Sini\u0161a Bencun, BiH Ambassador to the Republic of Austria\u2014addressed the attendees, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange and support for humanitarian causes.<\/p>\n
Source and photo: Republic of Srpska Representative Office in Austria<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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