SERBIAN CULTURAL CENTER OPENS IN KNIN

In a significant move toward cultural integration and community development, the Serbian Cultural Center was inaugurated in Knin, Croatia.

PHOTO: FB Anja Šimpraga

This new establishment aims not only to serve as a hub for cultural and social events but also as a meeting place for individuals eager to share and embrace diverse cultural backgrounds. The center is open to all, symbolizing a step forward in fostering unity and diversity within the community.

The opening ceremony was graced by numerous dignitaries from the public life of the city, known as the "city on seven rivers," and the Šibenik-Knin County. Milorad Pupovac, President of the Serbian National Council, highlighted the center's importance for the Serbian community to preserve their cultural values, while also opening its doors to cultural contributions from all community members, including minority and majority populations in the city and county.

The mayor of Knin, Marijo Ćaćić, emphasized the center's role in revitalizing the old part of the city. He stated that the initiative aligns perfectly with the city's plans, which have already seen significant European funds invested in redevelopment efforts.

Anja Šimpraga, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, reflected on the country's journey from the traumatic years of 1991 and 1995, celebrating the present moment as an opportunity for Croats and Serbs to come together to celebrate diversity, collaboration, and a shared future.

The event saw performances by the women's choir of the Serbian Cultural Center in Knin and was further sanctified by the blessings of Nikodim, the Dalmatian episkopos. Notable attendees included Dragana Jeckov and Boris Milošević, deputy presidents of the Serbian National Council, and Marko Jelić, the Šibenik-Knin County prefect, among others.