SUMMER STAGE AND SCULPTURE DEDICATED TO DUŠKO TRIFUNOVIĆ UNVEILED IN BROD

A new summer stage was officially presented in Brod, while a sculpture dedicated to renowned Serbian poet and writer Duško Trifunović was unveiled as part of an event celebrating his life and work.

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The sculpture was installed on the newly presented Summer Stage ahead of Trifunović’s birthday, September 13, creating a permanent tribute to one of the most important figures of Brod’s cultural heritage.

A NEW SPACE FOR CULTURE AND FUTURE GENERATIONS

Slobodan Milićević, President of the Organising Committee of the “Days of Duško Trifunović” cultural event, said that the Summer Stage would be a source of pride for the citizens of Brod and a space that would serve future generations.

He noted that the venue would provide a permanent setting for cultural events and performances, further enriching the cultural life of the town.

Milićević highlighted the contribution of Brod Mayor Milan Zečević and the Government of Republika Srpska, as well as, in part, the Government of Serbia, whose support made it possible to build what he described as an impressive new facility.

“WE HAVE BROUGHT DUŠKO BACK TO BROD”

Brod Mayor Milan Zečević said that Duško Trifunović holds a special place when it comes to the cultural heritage of Brod.

“It is particularly important that we have brought Duško back to Brod. I am glad that we unveiled the sculpture and that he will spend the coming decades among the people of Brod, in our park. I am also glad that so many citizens came tonight despite the rain,” Zečević said.

The sculpture now stands as a lasting reminder of Trifunović’s connection with his birthplace and his contribution to Serbian literature and culture.

A LIFE DEVOTED TO POETRY AND LITERATURE

Duško Trifunović, a legendary Serbian writer, poet and television author, was born on September 13, 1933, in Sijekovac near Brod. He died on January 28, 2006, in Novi Sad.

He wrote his first poem after returning from military service at the age of 22. Trifunović often recalled that he wrote his first collection of poetry on the door of a railway carriage, having spent 12 years working as a locksmith in a factory.

His distinctive poetic voice, literary work and television contributions made him one of the most recognisable Serbian cultural figures of the second half of the 20th century.

The new Summer Stage and the sculpture in Brod now offer a permanent place for his legacy, connecting the town with the memory of one of its most prominent sons.