The 60th edition of the Kočićev Zbor (Kočić’s Gathering) will begin on August 27, 2025, marking six decades of honoring the life, work, and legacy of the great Serbian writer and national tribune, Petar Kočić. The Government of the Republic of Srpska has adopted the official program, now available on the website of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Srpska.
Below
is the full program of events:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
BANJALUKA
11:00
– Wreath-laying ceremony at Petar Kočić Park
19:00
– Formal opening of the 60th Kočić Gathering (Banski Dvor City Hall)
19:30
– Evening of Young Writers (Banski Dvor City Hall)
21:00
– Film Night (Terrace of the National Theatre of the Republic of Srpska)
THURSDAY,
AUGUST 28
BELGRADE
11:00
– Wreath-laying ceremony at Petar Kočić’s grave (Alley of the Greats, Belgrade)
13:00
– Tribute at Kočić’s monument and literary hour (Čuburski Park, Belgrade)
19:00
– Kočić Evening in Belgrade (Serbian Writers' Association, Francuska 7)
JELIĆKA
14:00
– Traditional Great Assumption Gathering and Ojkača Folk Singing Festival (SPCO
Jelićka, near Prijedor)
STRIČIĆI
18:00
– Concert: Dejan Petrović & Big Band with guests (School “Petar Kočić”,
Zborište – Stričići)
Performers
include:
Dejan
Petrović & Big Band
Zavičajno
Jato
Traditional
Male Singing Groups
BANJALUKA
20:00
– Satire Night (Art Courtyard, Banski Dvor)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
BANJALUKA
11:00
– Promotion of the monograph "Letters from the Mountain and Below the
Mountain" (Museum of the Republic of Srpska)
12:00
– Opening of the photo-documentary exhibition "Kočić's Zmijanje"
(Museum of the Republic of Srpska)
19:00
– Promotion of the children’s book "The Story of Gomionica" (National
and University Library of the Republic of Srpska)
20:30
– Kočić Evening (Art Courtyard, Banski Dvor)
KOČIĆEVO
OGNJIŠTE – STRIČIĆI
20:00
– Fair of Local Authentic Food Products
21:00
– Theatre Performance "Through Fog and Blizzard" (Amphitheatre,
Kočić’s Hearth)
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 30
STRIČIĆI
11:00
– Off-road Vehicle Show (Stričići – Manjača)
14:30
– First part of the traditional Bullfighting Competition for the
"Jablan" Award (Zborište – Stričići)
GOMIONICA
MONASTERY
11:00
– Flower tribute to Father Gerasim (Monastery courtyard)
11:30
– Literary Hour in the monastery courtyard
BANJALUKA
17:30
– Orators' Evening (Art Courtyard, Banski Dvor)
20:00
– Gala Academy in honor of award recipients (Main Stage of the National Theatre
of the Republic of Srpska)
21:30
– Literary Event "Writers Write for Kočić" (Terrace of the National
Theatre of the Republic of Srpska)
This
year’s Kočićev Zbor promises a rich cultural program that celebrates
literature, tradition, satire, music, and the enduring spirit of Petar Kočić.
The organizers invite all citizens and lovers of heritage to join in the
celebration of this important cultural and historical event.