An inspiring voice – Ilija Baotić reveals the greatest challenges in preserving the cultural heritage of Orašje and the Posavina region, and shares the cultural project he hopes to realize in the future.

4 November 2026, at 11:00 AM

As part of the “European Heritage Days 2026” event—themed “Heritage in Danger: Revive, Resist, Rethink”—the “Steps of Heritage” podcast continues. Its twenty-first episode will premiere on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports YouTube channel. This release coincides with a program on the “Promenade of Culture” (Šetnica kulture) that will showcase the municipalities of Orašje and Domaljevac-Šamac.

Ilija Baotić, Chief of the Mayor’s Office for the City of Orašje, discusses the importance of establishing a new cultural and artistic society—a space for gathering, socializing, and preserving tradition—as well as the need for support from higher levels of government to develop the cultural potential of smaller communities.

Each episode offers a glimpse into the world of creators, artists, musicians, athletes, and those who uphold cultural values ​​and contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage. Join us in celebrating youth, creativity, and a heritage that lives on through new generations.