SONG AND TRADITION BRING PERFORMERS TOGETHER IN NOVA TOPOLA

The sixth “Belgrade, I Send You Greetings” vocal groups concert brought together performers of traditional and ethnic music from the Republic of Srpska and Serbia, celebrating the region’s rich musical heritage and cultural ties across the Drina River.

The concert was held at the “Srbija” Cultural Centre in Nova Topola and organised by the “Lepa Radić” Central Cultural and Artistic Society from Gradiška. The event once again attracted a large audience, with the venue filled with visitors eager to enjoy an evening dedicated to traditional music and cultural heritage.

A SYMBOLIC MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE

The concert’s name carries a special meaning, expressing gratitude to the Republic of Serbia and Belgrade for their support in the renovation of the “Srbija” Cultural Centre. Today, the venue serves as an important gathering place for cultural activities and the preservation of tradition in Nova Topola.

The programme featured vocal groups from the “Šamac” Cultural and Artistic Society in Šamac, the “Kozara” Cultural and Artistic Society from Gornji Podgradci, and the “Šarenica” Cultural and Artistic Society from Prijedor.

The audience also enjoyed performances by “Echo of the Sava”, a women’s vocal group from the “Konsonanca” Association in Gradiška, and “Lijevče Embroidery”, a women’s vocal group from the Women’s Association in Nova Topola.

Men’s vocal groups “Pride of Kozara” from Grbavci and “Sons of Kozara” from Turjak also took to the stage.

Special guests included members of the women’s vocal group of the “Dukat” Folklore Ensemble from Stara Pazova, Serbia, further highlighting the cultural connections and cooperation between performers from both sides of the Drina River.

The hosts were represented by the “Visoka Krajina” men’s vocal group, while the youngest members of the “Lepa Radić” society made a particularly strong impression.

MORE THAN 70 CHILDREN KEEP TRADITION ALIVE

More than 70 children from groups based in Gradiška, Vilusi, Krajišnik, Kočićevo and Laminci performed together, demonstrating that traditional music and cultural heritage have a new generation of dedicated custodians.

The sixth “Belgrade, I Send You Greetings” concert stood out for the quality of its programme, the number of participants, the diversity of its repertoire and its organisation, confirming its importance to the cultural life of Gradiška and the surrounding area.

Through traditional folk songs, ethno music and other musical styles, the performers showcased the richness and diversity of the region’s musical heritage, bringing together different generations through their shared love of song.

The packed “Srbija” Cultural Centre once again demonstrated the public’s strong interest in events that preserve cultural heritage, nurture traditional customs and strengthen friendship between the Republic of Srpska and Serbia.