The programme “Vitez in Sarajevo” was held last night on the Promenade of Culture as part of the international event ” Days of European Heritage 2025″, bringing the audience the wealth of tradition, customs and artistic creativity of the Lašva Valley and the Vitez Municipality – the heart of Central Bosnia.

The evening was opened with the warm address by the Mayor of the Vitez Municipality, Boris Marjanović, who emphasized that Vitez was not only a town with deep historical roots, but also a town of youth, unity and hope.

“The cultural heritage is the foundation of our identity, but also a bridge that connects us with other environments,” Marjanović told.

The guests were also greeted by the Federal Minister of Culture and Sports, Sanja Vlaisavljević, emphasizing that it was precisely such events that confirmed the diversity and richness of the cultural scene of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The musical part of the programme featured performances by faithful guardians of traditional music – the vocal ensemble “Viteški akordi”, the accordion ensemble and the female vocal ensemble of the HKD Napredak Vitez and the singing group “Krčevljani”.

The recital dedicated to the city of Vitez performed by Merima Đoja with musical accompaniment by Ivo Jandrić caused special emotions.

The folklore section of Napredak Vitez brought a fresh dance with sirtaki, which the audience welcomed with smiles and applause.

Matica hrvatska Vitez presented “Viteški ljetopis” and other publications from its publishing programme.

After the cultural and artistic programme, in the second part of the evening, a concert was held by the excellent Ivo Jandrić, who delighted the audience with his performance. Along with the sounds of music, visitors enjoyed warm company and delicious delicacies from Vitez, which further enriched the atmosphere. Not even the rain could spoil the mood – everything went in a cheerful spirit and the way Vitez knows and carries it in its heart.