UGLJEVIK: INTERNATIONAL VETERAN FOLKLORE FESTIVAL GATHERS 22 CULTURAL SOCIETIES

Ugljevik hosted an International Veteran Folklore Festival on Saturday, March 14, 2026, bringing together 22 cultural and artistic societies from Serbia, Republika Srpska, and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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The event gathered more than 370 participants who showcased the rich cultural heritage of their regions through traditional dances, songs, and authentic folk costumes.

The festival, held under the slogan “Our years don’t matter because our feet are still quick!”, was organized by the Cultural and Artistic Society “Ravno Polje,” once again demonstrating its important role in the cultural life of the municipality.

Slaviša Jović, artistic director of KUD “Ravno Polje,” thanked all participants for attending and emphasized that he is especially proud of the veteran folklore performers who continue to nurture tradition with great energy and dedication.

“I am proud of our veterans who have once again proven that they are worthy guardians of our cultural heritage. This festival shows that Ugljevik, although a small community, can gather people for whom preserving culture and tradition is a priority,” said Jović.

He added that KUD “Ravno Polje” currently brings together more than 170 members organized into five ensembles.

The Deputy Mayor of Ugljevik, Dražen Jugović, officially opened the festival by welcoming the guests and thanking all participants for their contribution.

“Gatherings like this are especially important because they preserve our tradition, strengthen friendships, promote heritage, and bring together people of goodwill,” Jugović said.

During the festival, the audience had the opportunity to enjoy choreographies and traditional dances from various regions, once again confirming that folklore remains an important part of the identity and cultural wealth of these areas.