THREE-DAY PROGRAM MARKS THE OPENING OF THE SUMMER TOURIST SEASON IN VIŠEGRAD

A rich three-day program will officially open the summer tourist season in Višegrad from May 22 to May 24, the Višegrad Tourist Organization announced.

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The Mayor of Višegrad, Mladen Đurević, stated that the event is the result of prior agreements with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina and represents part of a broader vision for the municipality’s development.

“This is the result of joint efforts and coordination with the relevant ministry, which is already working on a development strategy for Višegrad. Our goal is long-term investment, strengthening the tourism offer, and positioning Višegrad as a significant destination in the region,” Đurević said.

The event will begin on May 22 with an official opening ceremony at Andrićgrad starting at 8:00 PM. The program will include the premiere screening of a promotional tourism film about Višegrad, to be shown on the plateau in front of the Church of Saint Tsar Lazar, followed by a welcome cocktail reception.

On the second day, May 23, the city will host the “Višegrad Promenade” from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, featuring around 20 exhibitors. Participants will include local food and beverage producers, hospitality and hotel representatives, agricultural producers, beekeepers, and handicraft artisans.

Visitors will be able to enjoy a diverse program that includes live music, street entertainment, and various tourist activities such as boat rides through the Drina River canyon and rides on a tourist train.

As part of the daytime program, a morning broadcast by Radio Television of Republika Srpska will be aired, along with media promotion of Višegrad’s tourism offer. In the evening, starting at 9:00 PM, a concert by Nikola Rokvić is scheduled to take place at the small stadium in Andrićgrad.

The third day, May 24, will continue with the “Višegrad Promenade,” tourist rides, and accompanying activities, rounding off the three-day event dedicated to promoting the town’s tourism potential.

Organizers emphasize that the goal of the event is to enhance the tourism offer, preserve tradition, and create conditions for new investments in the development of the local community.