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SADRŽAJ 94 NOVOSTI 10 TEMA BROJA 24 SLOVENIJA Dobrodošli u luksuz raznolikosti! Iztok Grmek, ambasador Republike Slovenije Budite ponosni na svoju zemlju! Ljubljana, glavni grad avantura Bled, rajski prizori Lipica Kolijevka bijelih konja INTERVJUI & PRIČE Abdulah Skaka Najmlađi gradonačelnik Sarajeva 16 Senad Olovčić, direktor kompanije Porsche BH Uvijek spreman za izazove! 116 Aida Bukva Zaigrano glumačko srce 62 Samra Mlinar Mandić, balerina Plesni Feniks 110 Ismail Zulfić Vodeni super heroj 122

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MOJA ČUDESNA ZEMLJA, BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA Sarajevo Evropski Jerusalem 80 Magija Nacionalnog parka “Una” 94 Ljetna atrakcija Jajca 12 Konjic grad koji spaja Hercegovinu s Bosnom 88 Zaštićeni pejzaž “Bijambare” 102 Ljeto 2017. u Banjoj Luci 98 FOTO EDITORIJAL 10 sportskih avantura u BiH 68 KULINARSTVO Sokovi za + 30 °C 128 PREDSTAVLJAMO Wiener Café 84 Volim Berlin 106

116 CONTENT NEWS 10 COVERSTORY 24 SLOVENIA Welcome to the luxury of diversity! Iztok Grmek, ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia Be proud of your country! Ljubljana Capital of Adventures Bled Image of Paradise Lipica The Cradle of White Horses INTERVIEWS & STORIES Abdulah Skaka Sarajevo’s Youngest Mayor 16 Senad Olovčić, CEO of Porsche BH Always Ready for Challenges! 116 Aida Bukva 62 Playful Heart of an Actor Samra Mlinar Mandić, ballerina A dancing Phoenix 110 Ismail Zulfić A Water Super Hero 122

MY WONDERFUL COUNTRY, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Sarajevo The European Jerusalem 80 The Magic of the National Park “Una” 94 Jajce's Summer Attraction 12 Konjic, A town connecting Herzegovina to Bosnia 88 Protected landscape “Bijambare”102 Summer 2017 in Banja Luka 98 FOTO EDITORIJAL 10 Sports Adventures in BiH 68

CUISINE Juices for + 30 °C 128 WE PRESENT Wiener Café 84 I love Berlin 106 7

BOSANSKA KRUPA. Mlinčići Foto/Photo Sulejman Muratović

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Intro

Dragi čitatelji,

Dear readers,

u vašim se rukama nalazi ljetno izdanje magazina Furaj.ba. Ovoga puta otkrit ćete zašto je BiH zemlja sportskih avantura, vizuelno prošetati gradom koji spaja Hercegovinu s Bosnom, Evropskim Jerusalemom, evropskim prijestolnicama, atraktivnim izletištima, wellness centrima, osjetiti magiju Nacionalnog parka “Una”, saznati zašto ljeti vrijedi doći u Banju Luku, te također čitati intervjue i priče o velikim i malim ljudima koji, zbog onog što jesu, zaslužuju poštovanje.

in your hands you are holding the summer edition of the Furaj.ba magazine. This time, you will get to discover why Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country of sport adventures; you will take a virtual tour of: the city bridging Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Jerusalem, the European capital, attractive day-trip locations, wellness centers; you will get to feel the magic of the “Una” National Park; you will find out why Banja Luka is worth visiting in the summer, and you will read interviews and stories about both the great and the little people who deserve our respect because of who they are.

O Sloveniji, prijateljskoj zemlji BiH, zasigurno mnogo znate, no ona baštini tolikim prirodnim i kulturno-historijskim bogatstvima da će vam tema broja donijeti obilje zanimljivosti koje ćete doživjeti poput poziva u goste. Krenite s upoznavanjem našeg svijeta.

Surely you know quite a lot about Slovenia, a country we believe is our friend, but it treasures numerous natural, cultural and historic resources and this edition’s central topic will bring to you such a variety of interesting places to explore that you will feel as if you were actually invited for a visit. Start getting to know our world.

NOVOSTI / NEWS

IRON(WO)MAN

ATLASGLOBAL

Avio kompanija Atlasglobal, osnovana 2001. u Turskoj, počela je saobraćati iz Sarajeva za Istanbul. U BiH, kao i na svakom njenom tržištu, trudit će se postati omiljena avio kompanija po izboru putnika. Glavni cilj je upoznati bh. putnike s privilegovanim svijetom putovanja s Atlasglobalom, prevesti što više putnika na što više odredišta i pri tome im pružiti najbržu, najefikasniju i najrentabilniju moguću uslugu.

Atlasglobal, an airline company established in Turkey in 2001, launches direct flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul. Just like in other markets, it will do its best to take the top spot passengers’ favorite airline in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its main aim is to present its Bosnian and Herzegovinian passengers with the world of luxury travel with Atlasglobal, to take as many passengers to their destinations as possible while offering them the fastest, most efficient and cost-effective service there is.

Selma Kukić i Neira Odobašić prve su predstavnice BiH koje su završile u Klagenfurtu održano poznato austrijsko triatlon takmičenje Ironman. Austrijski Ironman sačinjen je od plivanja na dužini od 3,8 kilometara, 180 kilometara vožnje bicikla i 42,2 kilometra trčanja kroz raskošne pejzaže centralne Evrope.

IRON(WO)MAN SKOČI U AVANTURU! Terme Olimia s cjelovitom i kvalitetnom wellness i selfness ponudom, te od samog postanka nepobjedivim slovenskim wellnessom Orhidelia, poziva vas na opušteni odmor sve dane u godini. U ljetnom vremenu, naravno, najatraktivniji je termalni park Aqualuna, koji svojim bazenima i brojnim vodenim atrakcijama mami na vodenu zabavu i relaksaciju za sve generacije. Ovdje ćete naći: bazen s najvećim valovima u Sloveniji, uzbudljive tobogane, a za one najhrabrije tu je King Kobra – najatraktivniji tobogan u Sloveniji, koji sa završnim padom od 50 stepeni ne ostavlja ravnodušnim niti jednog posjetitelja.

JUMP INTO THE ADVENTURE! Terme Olimia, offering a full and quality wellness and selfness program, and the most prestigious Slovenian spas called Orhidelia Wellness, invites you to enjoy relaxing holidays in Slovenia throughout the year. During the summer, the Aqualuna Thermal Park is, of course, the most attractive entertainment area attracting visitors with pools and numerous facilities for excellent entertainment and relaxation for people of all ages. At this park, you can enjoy the largest wave pool in Slovenia, exciting water slides, and for the most corageous visitors there is the King Kobra— the wildest slide in Slovenia with a breathtaking final 50-degree fall. 10

Selma Kukić and Neira Odobašić are the first Bosnian and Herzegovinian representatives who finished the famous endurance race in Klagenfurt, the Ironman Austria triathlon. The Austrian Ironman consists of a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike and a 42.2 km run through the scenic landscape of Central Europe.

ROTARY VOZ 19. AUGUSTA Nacionalni park “Una” u saradnji s Rotary klubom Bihać ponovo organizuje Rotary turistički voz Smaragdnom dolinom. Riječ je o impresivnom putovanju Unskom prugom od Bihaća do Martin Broda, te obilasku najmlađeg zaštićenog područja u BiH ukrašenog iznimno značajnim bogatstvima prirode, kulture i historije.

ROTARY TRAIN ON 19TH AUGUST In cooperation with Rotary Club Bihać, the “Una” National Park organizes the traditional event called Rotary Tourist Train through the Emerald Valley of the Una River once again. This is an impression journey along the Una railroad from Bihać to Martin Brod and a tour across the youngest protected area in Bosnia and Herzegovina rich in natural resources, culture and history.

HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Nova Elantra postavila je novi standard u klasi kompaktnih sedana; 40 milimetara je duža od prethodne generacije i donosi veliki prostor u unutrašnjosti koji se može uporediti s prostorom većeg segmenta vozila. Karoserija je dizajnirana tako da poboljša izdržljivost i čvrstoću, te ista sadrži 32% više visoko napregnutih čelika za razliku od prethodne.

The new Elantra has set forth new standards for compact-size sedans; it is 40 centimeters longer than the previous-generation model, delivering a spacious interior comparable with that of some larger vehicles. The body structure has been designed to boost durability and rigidity, incorporating 32% more advanced high-strength steel compared to the previous model.

BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Jajce is called an open-air museum for numerous reasons. In the fifteenth century, the Kotromanić royal family made this place, rich in history, one of their capital cities, and nowadays it is home to more than 22 national monuments. The remarkable Pliva Waterfall is in the city centre. A few kilometers away from it, the Big and Small Pliva Lakes, give joy to amateur athletes as the lakes' calm waters are ideal for kayaking and canoeing. During the Middle Ages, watermills were built between the two lakes, and the Austro-Hungarians used them for the Monarchy’s official postcard theme.

Ljetna atrakcija JajcA ČETVRTI PO REDU MEĐUNARODNI SKOKOVI S VODOPADA U JAJCU ODRŽAT ĆE SE 5. AUGUSTA

Jajce's Summer Attraction THE FOURTH INTERNATIONAL HIGH DIVING COMPETITION FROM THE PLIVA WATERFALL IN JAJCE WILL BE HELD ON 5TH AUGUST Mnogo je razloga zašto se Jajce naziva muzejem pod vedrim nebom. U gradu bogate historije, koji je u 15. vijeku kraljevska porodica Kotromanić bila učinila jednim od svojih stolnih gradova, nalazi se više od 22 nacionalna spomenika. U centru je zadivljujući vodopad. Nekoliko kilometara dalje Veliko i Malo plivsko jezero usrećuju rekreativne sportiste, jer su njihove mirne vode idealne za vožnju kajakom i kanuom, dok su između njih još u srednjem vijeku napravljene vodenice, koje je Austro-Ugarska koristila kao motiv za zvaničnu razglednicu monarhije.

Skokovi s čuvenog vodopada Rijetkost koju ima Jajce, vodopad u svom srcu, svakog ljeta privuče veliki 12

broj turista i skakača iz različitih krajeva. Razlog je sportsko-turistička manifestacija Međunarodni skokovi s vodopada u Jajcu, koje na ovom mjestu vrijedno i uspješno organizuje JU “Agencija za kulturno-povijesnu i prirodnu baštinu i razvoj turističkih potencijala grada Jajca”. Četvrti po redu održat će se 5. augusta na vodopadu čiji nastanak seže čak 50.000 godina u daleku prošlost predstavljajući sponu između dvije rijeke – Plive i Vrbasa. U super formi, svojim avangardnim egzibicijama skakači će se prepuštati s visine od 20 metara. Opet će biti zanimljivo prisustvovati događaju koji objedinjuje veličanstvo prirode, moć, hrabrost i kreativnost čovjeka.

Jumping off the amazing Waterfall The incredible natural phenomenon in Jajce—a waterfall at the very heart of it—attracts a large number of tourists and divers from all over the world each summer. The reason lies in the sports and tourist event called the International High Diving Competition from the Pliva Waterfall in Jajce, and Public Company “Agency for Historic, Cultural and Natural Heritage and Tourist Potential Development of Jajce” organizes it diligently and successfully. The fourth International High Diving Competition in a row will be held on 5th August at the location of the waterfall which dates back to a distant past, as far back as 50.000 years ago, representing a passage between two rivers: the Pliva and Vrbas Rivers. Divers in top physical form will perform avant-garde acrobatics as they jump into water from a high platform which is 20 meters above the water. Once again, it will be interesting to attend this event which combines the strength, courage and creativity of men with the magnificent nature.

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INTERVJU / INTERVIEW

ABDULAH SKAKA

Najmlađi gradonačelnik

SARAJEVA

Neodoljivi grad “U Sarajevu se stranci, često mi to kažu i ambasadori na odlasku, osjećaju kao da su kod kuće. Naša prijestolnica još uvijek je mjesto gdje ljudi nađu vremena za sebe, provod, druženje s porodicom, prijateljima i komšijama.”

ABDULAH SKAKA JE PRIJE NEKOLIKO MJESECI POSTAVLJEN NA ČELO GLAVNOG GRADA BIH, ČIME JE OTPOČELO NAJUZBUDLJIVIJE RAZDOBLJE NJEGOVOG ŽIVOTA Razgovarala: Elma ZEĆO, Fotografije: Irfan REDŽOVIĆ

roz njegovu historiju dugu 555 godina Sarajevo su vodila velika imena. Zbog toga 38. gradonačelnik Abdulah Skaka osjeća izuzetnu čast i privilegiju, ali i veliku odgovornost povjerene pozicije u gradu u kojem je rođen, gdje živi njegova porodica i gdje želi ostati. “Ovo je moj iskorak u najuzbudljivije razdoblje mog života. Činim sve da budem gradonačelnik svim građanima Sarajeva, ali i da na pravi način predstavljam naš grad na međunarodnoj sceni, prije svega diplomatijom gradova, zahvaljujući kojoj je Sarajevo pobratim s 28 gradova, te član brojnih značajnih međunarodnih organizacija i institucija.”

BRENDIRANJE SARAJEVA Šta doživljavate kao najveći izazov u obnašanju funkcije gradonačelnika? – Veliki izazov je i sama činjenica da sam najmlađi gradonačelnik Sarajeva, grada uistinu iznimnih mogućnosti. Najveći potencijali u njegovom brendiranju, komercijalizaciji, njegova su bogata kulturno-historijska baština, jedinstvo različitih religija i kultura, krasne prirodne atrakcije, otvoreni i gostoljubivi ljudi s prepoznatljivim sarajevskim humorom, olimpijada, brojni festivali kulture i sporta, njegova mladost i sve veća i raznovrsnija turistička ponuda. Naše Sarajevo postaje uspješan grad pokazujući da je i BiH dio Evrope i svijeta kao i svih integracija koje 17

INTERVJU / INTERVIEW

vode duhovnom i materijalnom napretku. Želim također reći da sam odlučan da se izborim s postojećim problemima podižući ljestvicu kvalitete života u njemu. A šta biste izdvojili kao prioritete svog mandata? – Program aktuelne gradske administracije zasniva se na viziji Sarajeva 2020. godine kada naš mandat bude istekao. Ta vizija je Sarajevo kao glavni grad države buduće članice Evropske unije, privredom orijentisano prema turizmu i pru-

žanju usluga, opredijeljeno da bude društveni, ekonomski, obrazovni, politički i komunikacijski centar BiH, te nezaobilazan faktor u ovom dijelu Evrope. Postoji nekoliko prioriteta od kojih za sada mogu otkriti tek nekoliko. Prije svega mislim na kontinuitet projekata koji su započeti u prošlosti, poput izgradnje žičare, dovršavanje biciklističke staze, kao i realizacija zimskih omladinskih igara EYOF 2019. Naš prioritet je i međunarodna saradnja ne samo s gradovima Evrope i svijeta, već i s gradovima našeg regiona o čemu će posvjedočiti

Nastavak izgradnje biciklističke staze “Prateći evropske standarde Grad Sarajevo je prije tri godine inicirao izgradnju biciklističke staze od Nedžarića do Skenderije s mogućnosti njenog proširenja do mosta Čobanija, i na kraju do Bentbaše. S ukupnom dužinom od 14,5 kilometara i nakon izgrađenih 4,5 kilometara na području općine Novi Grad, uskoro se nastavlja njena izgradnja na području općine Novo Sarajevo, dok će zadnja faza projekta obuhvatiti i dio općine Centar.” 18

konferencija koju planiramo održati u augustu tekuće godine. Neizostavni su također: podrška kulturi, stipendiranje učenika, koordinacija s drugim nivoima vlasti, saradnja na različitim projektima, a počet ćemo također rješavati probleme gradske infrastrukture, između ostalih, saobraćajne, energetske, vodovodne i kanalizacione. U kojoj se fazi realizacije nalazi Trebevićka žičara? – Osim što je infrastrukturalni projekat, Trebevićka žičara predstavlja i simbol stradanja jednog glavnog grada, koji je doživio najdužu opsadu u historiji ratovanja, ali i njegovu neuništivost. Sve pripreme vezane za izgradnju nove Trebevićke žičare teku planiranom dinamikom. Uskoro ćemo započeti izgradnju polazne i dolazne stanice, te s temeljenjem stubova. Na međunarodnom tenderu izabrana talijanska firma Leitner trenutno proizvodi opremu za

postrojenje žičare, a po stvaranju uslova počet će njena isporuka i uslijediti montaža. Žičaru će činiti 33 kabine – panoramske gondole, svaka s po deset sjedećih mjesta, kapaciteta 1.200 putnika na sat. Gondole će biti u bojama olimpijskih krugova oslikavajući jedinstvo i multietničnost Sarajeva. Realizacijom ovog projekta dobivamo važan turistički potencijal i sadržaj više kako za građane tako i za turiste i goste glavnog grada BiH. S druge strane, ponovo će oživjeti nekada popularno sarajevsko izletište Trebević, oaza mira i zelenila nadomak velikog grada i vazdušna banja s najvećom koncentracijom kisika na ovom području.

POGLED S VISINE Kada biste za svoje goste osmišljavali obilazak Sarajeva, kako bi on izgledao? – Šta i kako izabrati nešto od silne ljepote koju ovaj grad nudi? Prolazeći kroz živi orijentalni muzej – Baščaršiju, potom centar grada, možete čuti žamor svih jezika svijeta, jer je Sarajevo postalo top turistička destinacija našeg regiona. Sarajevo je jedan od rijetkih gradova u svijetu u kojem tokom desetominutne lagane šetnje možete naići na bogomolje velikih svjetskih religija – islama, kršćanstva i judaizma. Vijećnica, jedinstveni arhitektonski dragulj, postala je prava turistička atrakcija. Sarajevo je i grad festivala, među kojima je Sarajevo Film Festival izrastao u najveću regionalnu filmsku smotru i nezaobilazni kulturni događaj na mapi svjetskih filmskih festivala. Pažnju svakako plijene građevine iz osmanskog i austrougarskog perioda, mostovi, muzeji, galerije, pozorišta, kafane i restorani, ali i brojna izletišta: Vrelo Bosne, Barice, Čavljak, Bijambare kao i okolne olimpijske planine: Bjelašnica, Jahorina i Igman. Kažu: “Ko se jednom napije vode s Baščaršije, uvijek se iznova vraća u ovaj grad.” A čovjek ne može bez vode. Mi ne možemo bez Saraje-

va. U tome je, možda, tajna njegovog opstanka.

Imate li omiljenu poslovicu koja igra važnu ulogu u Vašem životu?

Koja su Vaša omiljena mjesta u gradu?

– Ko hoće nađe milion načina, a ko neće – milion izgovora.

– Tvrdi se da se svi gradovi svijeta mogu doživjeti pogledom s visine. Zato često odlučim da upoznavanje Sarajeva i kratku šetnju s gradonačelnicima i drugim gostima započnem na jednom od najpopularnijih vidikovaca među Sarajlijama – Zmajevcu. Fascinantan pogled na grad pruža se i sa srednjovjekovne gradske utvrde, Bijele tabije, ali i meni veoma drage Žute tabije. Ovdje se posebno lijepo osjećam za vrijeme Ramazana svjedočeći sto godina staroj tradiciji bosanskih muslimana – prekidu posta nakon oglašavanja topa.

Kada biste mogli izabrati historijsku ličnost Sarajeva s kojom biste mogli večerati, koja bi to osoba bila?

POČAST ISA BEGU ISHAK0VIĆU O kojem ste zanimanju maštali kao dječak? – Poput drugih dječaka prošao sam kroz fazu kada sam želio postati doktor, pilot ili arhitekta. Oženjeni ste i imate dvoje djece. Da li ste strog otac i kojim ih vrijednostima želite naučiti? – S djecom su u moj život ušli novi izazovi, nova iskustva, iako ona najljepša, ona su istovremeno puna strepnje. Moja kćerka i moj sin su mali, ali uprkos tome svjestan sam da mnogo toga već znaju, vide i osjećaju. Želim ih lijepo odgojiti, učiniti dobrim, čestitim i vrijednim ljudima. Prema njima se ne odnosim strogo, trudim se biti pravičan. Na koji način se rješavate stresa? – Nekada radeći u tišini, no većinom u trenucima provedenim s porodicom. Također, dobar san mi pomaže da napunim baterije.

– To bi, definitivno, bio utemeljitelj urbanog Sarajeva, Isa-beg Ishaković, čija vakufnama predstavlja najstariji izvor za proučavanje razvoja Sarajeva, a godina njenog izdanja, 1462., uzima se i kao godina osnivanja grada. Svoje zadužbine uvakufio je “tako da se ne mogu prodati ni pokloniti, niti preći u nečije puno vlasništvo, sve dok Bog ne ostane jedini gospodar zemlje i svega što je na njoj; on je najbolji nasljednik.” Moja je namjera da već od naredne godine ponovo oživimo odgovarajuće sadržaje kojima bi se na dostojanstven način odala počast Isa-begu Ishakoviću. Želim vjerovati, također, da će doći vrijeme kada ćemo ponovo izgraditi objekat tekije u autentičnom stilu uspostavljajući vezu s korijenima. Jedan takav čin učinio bi i lokalnu turističku ponudu bogatijom.

Praznik sporta i novih prijateljstava “Sarajevo i Istočno Sarajevo u februaru 2019. godine bit će domaćini Evropskom omladinskom olimpijskom festivalu (EYOF-u), kada će ugostiti oko 1.500 sportista i sportašica iz više od 40 evropskih zemalja. Predsjedništvo BiH potvrdilo je generalno pokroviteljstvo događaja, dok je Evropski olimpijski komitet izrazio zadovoljstvo do sada osiguranim finansijskim garancijama bh. vlasti. No, ovdje nije riječ samo o sportskoj manifestaciji, nego i prilici za brojne susrete i druženja, kako ljudi iz biznisa, tako i turista i ljudi koji uživaju u zimskim sportovima.”

INTERVJU / INTERVIEW

ABDULAH SKAKA

SARAJEVO’S

Youngest Mayor

BRANDING OF SARAJEVO What do you see as the greatest challenge involved in being a mayor? – The very fact that I’m the youngest mayor of Sarajevo, a city of vast possibilities, is a great challenge in itself. The greatest potential in turning it into a brand and commercializing it lies in the rich cultural and historic heritage the city has to offer, the unique mixture of different religions and culture, the amazing natural attractions, the open and hospitable people of Sarajevo and their famed sense of humor, the Olympic Games, the city’s various cultural festivals and sport events, the young people and a growing number of various tourist offers. Our Sarajevo is becoming a successful city and this shows everyone that Bosnia and Herzegovina is also a part of Europe and the world, as well as a part of the integrations leading to spiritual and material progress. I’d also like to say that I’m determined to solve the existing problems by raising the level of quality of life in Sarajevo. During your mandate, what will be your top priorities?

ABDULAH SKAKA WAS ELECTED TO LEAD THE CAPITAL OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, WHICH MARKED THE BEGINNING OF THE MOST EXCITING PERIOD OF HIS LIFE Interviewed by: Elma ZEĆO, Photos: Irfan REDŽOVIĆ

hroughout its 555-year long history, Sarajevo was governed by great men. That is why the city’s 38th mayor, Abdulah Skaka, feels extremely honored and privileged to be the mayor of the city he was born in, the city his family lives in and the city he wants to live in, but he is also aware of the great responsibility that comes with the position entrusted with him. 20

“This is me stepping forward to enter the most exciting period of my life. I’m doing my best to be the mayor for all the citizens of Sarajevo, but also to represent our city on the international scene the right way, through city diplomacy above all, which resulted in Sarajevo becoming a twin city to 28 other cities and member of quite a few important international organizations and institutions.”

– The current city administration’s program is based on the vision for Sarajevo in 2020 when our mandate ends. According to that vision, Sarajevo will be the capital city of the European Union’s future member state, its economy will be focused

Irresistible City “Foreigners, and even ambassadors leaving the city at the end of their mission, often tell me that they feel at home in Sarajevo. Our capital is still a place where people find the time for themselves, the time to enjoy themselves, and to hang around with family, friends and neighbors.”

INTERVJU / INTERVIEW

on tourism and the rendering of services, it’ll strive to be Bosnia and Herzegovina’s social, economic, educational, political and communication center and will be an indispensible factor in this part of Europe. There are several priorities and, for now, I can reveal only a few of them. Principally, we’ll continue working on projects that started to be implemented in the past, such as the construction of the cable car, completion of the construction of bicycle lanes, as well as the implementation of the youth winter Olympic games: the 2019 EYOF. International cooperation with cities across Europe but also across the world, as well as in the Balkans, is also our priority. We’ll show this at a conference scheduled for August this year. We mustn’t leave out the support we’ll provide to culture, student scholarships, the activities we’ll coordinate with other administrative levels, cooperation regarding different projects, and we’ll also start solving problems related to city infrastructure, the traffic, energy, water and waste water infrastructure. At what implementation stage is the Trebević Cable Car (Trebevićka žičara) now? – Apart from being an infrastructural project, the Trebević Cable Car is also a symbol of devastation of a capital which has undergone the longest siege in the history of warfare, but also a symbol of its indestructibility. All preparatory work for the construction of the new Trebević Cable Car is going according to plan. We’ll soon start building the cable car base and end station, and pouring concrete footings for the columns. Based on an international tender procedure, the contract was awarded to Leitner, an Italian company which is currently producing the equipment for the cable car facility. When conditions are met, the facility will be delivered and installed. The cable car will 22

comprise 33 cabins—gondola cars offering panoramic views, each seating 10 passengers, carrying 1,200 passengers per hour in total. Gondola cars will be in the five colors of the Olympic rings colors representing Sarajevo’s multiethnic spirit and unity. When we implement this project, we’ll get an important tourist potential and another location for both the citizens who live in and tourists who come to visit the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the other hand, the once popular day trip location—Trebević—an oasis of peace and green vegetation close to the big city and an open air spa with the highest oxygen concentration in the area, will be brimming with life again.

VIEW FROM A VIEWING POINT If you were to plan a tour of Sarajevo for your guests, how would it look like? – What to choose and how when this city has so much beauty to offer? Passing through the living oriental museum—Baščaršija, and then the city center, you can hear the murmur of people speaking various languages, because Sarajevo has become a top tourist destination in the Balkans. Sarajevo is one of the rare cities in the world where you can come across places of worship of the world’s major religions—Islam, Christianity and Judaism—in a slow ten-minute walk. The City Hall (Vijećnica), a unique architectural pearl, has become a real tourist attraction. Sarajevo is also a city hosting several festivals among which the Sarajevo Film Festival has grown into the largest regional film festival and a cultural event on the world’s film festival list one cannot avoid. Tourists are also drawn by the buildings constructed during the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empire, such as bridges, museums, galleries,

theaters, cafés and restaurants, but numerous day-trip places too: Vrelo Bosne (the Spring of Bosnia), Barice, Čavljak, and Bijambare, as well as the surrounding Olympic mountains: Bjelašnica, Jahorina and Igman. They say, “Whoever drinks water at Baščaršija is destined to return to Sarajevo”. And you can’t live without water. We can’t live without Sarajevo. Perhaps that’s the secret behind its survival. What are you favorite places in Sarajevo? – Some claim that all the cities around the world are best viewed from a high viewing point offering panoramic views. That’s why I frequently decide to invite mayors and other guests to start to get to know Sarajevo from and take a short walk with me around one of the most popular viewing points among Sarajevans—Zmajevac. The White Fortress (Bijela tabija), a fortified medieval fortress, and the Yellow Fortress (Žuta tabija), which is very dear to me, also offer a fas-

Construction of Bicycle Lanes is about to be resumed “Following the European standards, three years ago the City of Sarajevo initiated the construction of bicycle lanes stretching from Nedžarići to Stup, which includes the possibility to extend them to reach the Čobanija Bridge, and then finally to end at Bentbaša. The total length of bicycle lanes is 15.4 kilometers. Having constructed 4.5 kilometers of bicycle lanes in the Novi Grad Municipality, the construction of the stretch passing through the Novo Sarajevo Municipality is about to be resumed, whereas the final project phase will cover parts of the Centar Municipality.”

cinating view of the city. It’s during Ramadan that I feel particularly good around that place as I witness a hundred-year long tradition of the Bosnian Muslims—the breaking of fast as a cannon goes off to mark it.

PAYING HOMAGE TO ISA−BEG ISHAKOVIĆ

the earliest recorded source for exploring the development of Sarajevo, and 1962, the year of its issuance, is the date which marks the city’s founding year. His endowments “cannot be sold or given away, or become somebody’s property by way of full ownership transfer until God remains as the only master of Earth and of everything on Earth; He is the

best heir.” I intend to bring back to life certain activities starting from next year which would pay homage to Isa-beg Ishaković in a dignified manner. I’d also like to believe that time would come when we’d rebuild his tekke in the authentic style and reconnect with our roots. Such a building would make the local tourist offer better.

What profession did you dream of pursuing when you were a boy? – Like other boys, I went through a phase when I wanted to become a doctor, a pilot or an architect. You are married and have two kids. Are you a tough father and what values do you want to teach your kids? – I faced new life challenges, new experiences, when I got kids. Even though they’re the most wonderful experiences, they’re also, at the same time, full of dread. Both my daughter and my son are small kids, but in spite of it, I realize that they know, see and feel quite a lot. I want to raise them well, help them become good, honorable and diligent people. I’m not tough on them; I try to be fair. How do you relieve stress? – Sometimes by working in quiet places, but most of the time by spending time with my family. Also, a good night sleep helps me to recharge my batteries. Do you have a favorite old saying which plays an important role in your life? – If there’s a will, there’s a way. If there’s no will, there are a million excuses. If you could pick a historical figure of Sarajevo to have dinner with, who would it be? – That would definitely be the founder of the urban Sarajevo, Isa-beg Ishaković, whose waqf represents

Sports and New Friendships Festival “In February 2019, Sarajevo and East Sarajevo will host the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), and welcome about 1500 male and female athletes from over 40 European countries. BiH Presidency has confirmed that it’s going to be the general sponsor of the event, and the European Olympic Committees have expressed satisfaction with the financial guarantees the BiH authorities have provided thus far. However, this is not just a sport competition; this is an opportunity for a lot of business people, tourists and people who love winter sports alike to have meetings and spend time together.” 23

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Slovenija Slovenia DobrodoĹĄli u luksuz raznolikosti!

Welcome to the luxury of diversity!

SLOVENIJA JE ZELENO SRCE EVROPE, JEDNA OD NAJŠUMOVITIJIH I GEOGRAFSKI RAZNOLIKIH EVROPSKIH ZEMALJA. NJENO IME SADRŽI RIJEČ LJUBAV, A STARA NARODNA PRIČA KAŽE DA JE LJUBAV ONO ŠTO POVEZUJE VISOKE ALPE, SREDOZEMLJE I MORE, TE TAJANSTVENI KRAS I PANONSKE RAVNICE NA TAKO MALOM PROSTORU. SLOVENIA IS THE GREEN HEART OF EUROPE, ONE OF THE MOST FORESTED AND GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. ITS NAME CONTAINS THE WORD LOVE, AND AN OLD FOLK TALE HAS IT THAT LOVE IS WHAT CONNECTS THE HIGH ALPS, THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE SEA, THE MYSTERIOUS KARST, AND THE PANNONIAN PLAINS IN SUCH A SMALL AREA.

TEMA BROJA / COVER STORY

NJ. E., AMBASADOR REPUBLIKE SLOVENIJE, IZTOK GRMEK

Budite ponosni

na svoju

zemlju PRIJE 26 GODINA IZTOK GRMEK POSTAO JE DIPLOMATA. U IME SVOJE ZEMLJE BORAVIO JE U RAZLIČITIM DIPLOMATSKIM MISIJAMA U MAĐARSKOJ, BUGARSKOJ, UKRAJINI, MOLDAVIJI, ŠVICARSKOJ, BELGIJI, DOK JE PRIJE SKORO ČETIRI GODINE POSTAO AMBASADOR SLOVENIJE U BIH Razgovarala: Elma ZEĆO, Fotografije: Irfan REDŽOVIĆ

mbasada Republike Slovenije smještena je u modernom zdanju u centralnoj zoni Sarajeva. Ispred su parkirani bicikli, što ukazuje na ekološki osviještene Evropljane, no, i dok sjedite u svijetloj, prozračnoj čekaonici na mekanoj sofi wellness zelene boje ne možete se oteti dojmu da je priroda izuzetno važan segment slovenskog društva. Takav dojam još više će biti učvršćen kada vam ambasador Iztok Grmek saopći da više od 50% Slovenaca planinari, dakle više od milion stanovnika! I sam ambasador je veoma srdačan čovjek, komunikativan, susretljiv i obazriv u svojim obraćanjima.

PRIJATELJSKE ZEMLJE S kakvim ambicijama ste započeli svoj posao u BiH?

– Sloveniju i BiH veže dobra historijska i tradicionalna povezanost, a moja namjera bila je promovisati kvalitetne bilateralne saradnje na svim nivoima uključujući političku, ekonomsku i saradnju na području kulture. Posebno bih istakao vezu koju predstavljaju ljudi iz BiH koji žive u Sloveniji, te ljudi iz Republike Slovenije koji žive u BiH. Naravno, posao diplomate, osim promocije bilateralne saradnje, obuhvata i rješavanje problema koji opterećuju odnose između dvije države. Zato mi je bilo naročito drago da je prilikom prošlogodišnje oktobarske posjete Karla Erjavca, ministra za inostrane poslove Republike Slovenije, i posjete dr. Miroslava Cerara, predsjednika Vlade Republike Slovenije, u aprilu tekuće godine, bilo konstatovano da između naših zemalja nema većih otvorenih pitanja. 27

TEMA BROJA / COVER STORY Postoji li nešto što biste izdvojili kao poseban trenutak u svom mandatu?

Šta bi, prema Vašem mišljenju, BiH mogla u tom smislu iskoristiti?

može steći kako u BiH tako i u Evropskoj uniji.

– Od suštinskih stvari kao trajna uspomena zasigurno će ostati pomoć Republike Slovenije koju je pružila BiH u periodu katastrofalnih poplava 2014. godine. Tada smo mi iz Ambasade Republike Slovenije sudjelovali u logistici akcije pomoći koja je pristizala od strane velikog broja subjekata iz Republike Slovenije: od vojske i policije kada su odmah u pomoć bili poslani helikopteri, pa do pomoći Civilne zaštite Republike Slovenije s čamcima i jedinicama. Republika Slovenija je zajedno s Francuskom u okvirima EU poslije poplava organizovala i donatorsku konferenciju.

– BiH ima odličnu geostratešku lokaciju između Mediterana i puta prema srednjoj i istočnoj Evropi. A za svaku zemlju su ključni njeni ljudski potencijali. U BiH ima toliko nadarenih i veoma educiranih ljudi, i to treba iskoristiti. Mislim i na one Bosance i Hercegovce koji svoje potencijale sada koriste u dijaspori.

SLOVENSKI STIL ŽIVLJENJA U BiH

Lijepa uspomena bit će i otvorenje novih prostorija Ambasade Slovenije u BiH, u Maglajskoj 4 u Sarajevu. Svečani čin upriličen je 10. oktobra 2016. godine. Bio je to projekat i investicija Republike Slovenije zajedno s firmom iz BiH koja je izgradila objekat u skladu sa svim potrebama ambasade za njen uspješan rad.

A šta biste savjetovali mladim ljudima? – Mladim ljudima bih savjetovao da budu ponosni na svoju lijepu zemlju BiH i da vjeruju u svoje sposobnosti i znanja. Od posebnog značaja je edukacija koja se

Recite nam kako Vi lično doživljavate BiH? – Moj doživljaj BiH predstavlja proces koji traje godinama. Upoznavanje smo započeli davno, još u vremenu zajedničke države. Zato je ona važan dio mog života bila i u doba Jugoslavije, ali i kasnije, za vrijeme ratne tragedije, pa sve do 2013. godine kada sam na četiri godine dobio mogućnost da živim u divnom Sarajevu.

Do sada ste obnašali u ime svoje zemlje važne funkcije prvenstveno vezane za ekonomiju, što je, između ostalog, Vaš fah. Postoji li recept koji bi pospješio razvoj ekonomije u regionu? – Sve od 1991. godine, od kada radim u slovenskoj diplomatiji, nekako mi je područje ekonomske diplomatije bilo najbliže i najdraže. O našoj zajedničkoj regiji jugoistočne Evrope rekao bih da je glavni problem činjenica da globalno gubimo na konkurentnosti i prepoznatljivosti. Stabilnost i ekonomska privlačnost ovog prostora u suštini predstavljaju jednostavan recept za bolji prosperitet cijele regije. Termin Balkan umjesto da asocira na divne zemlje s mnogo resursa kao i na talentovane, obrazovane ljude, prečesto sa sobom nosi konotacije nestabilnosti, komplikovanosti i nekonkurentnosti. 28

Možete li nam dočarati Vaš život u Sarajevu? – Mnogo volim nekoliko gradova, no istaknuo bih dva: Ljubljanu u kojoj živim od svoje prve godine, te Sarajevo. U njima se život odvija na sličan način. Za vrijeme našeg boravka ovdje trudimo se upoznati i doživjeti prednosti ovog grada kao i zemlje. Preko vikenda, naprimjer, posjećujemo okolinu Sarajeva, ali za nas je također jedno Kreševo veoma lijepo mjesto, potom Fojnica, a neizostavna je, naravno, i Kraljeva Sutjeska. Mi, Slovenci, volimo snijeg, volimo more. Kada dođu hladni dani, moja cijela porodica praktikuje klasične zimske sportove, posebno skijanje i klizanje. Proljeće bi nas obično vodilo u drugom smjeru – prema jugu do Hercegovine i južne Dalmacije.

Postoje li destinacije koje volite posjećivati? – Moja porodica živi, mogu reći, pravi slovenski način života u BiH. Maksimalno koristimo naše slobodno vrijeme. Naročito zimi koristimo sve mogućnosti koje pružaju tri olimpijske planine kod Sarajeva, a ljeti uživamo u svim ljepotama BiH – od Neuma, Mostara pa do Banje Luke, Bihaća i drugih divnih lokacija širom zemlje. Ako biste Sarajevo trebali opisati s tri riječi, šta biste rekli? – Glavni, dinamičan i raznolik. I historijski i tradicionalno glavni je i najveći grad u BiH. Nudi mnoštvo aktivnosti na polju kulture, sporta, diplomatije – zbog prisustva velike Međunarodne zajednice. Slovenci vole Sarajevo zbog mješavine kultura, religija, arhitekture i šarolikog načina življenja. Sezona je ljetnih putovanja. Gdje se Vi volite otisnuti na odmor? – Za četiri godine života u BiH odmor smo provodili na planinama oko Sarajeva, u Hercegovini i Dalmaciji, ali i u našoj Sloveniji. Kultura čije zemlje Vas je posebno dojmila na Vašim putovanjima po svijetu? – Za mene je kultura BiH nešto posebno. Rodio sam se u zemlji koja je bila naša zajednička. Kultura i raznolikost BiH uvijek je ostavljala snažan dojam na građane Slovenije. Zbog toga mnogo Slovenaca tako rado dolazi da posjeti BiH. Na kraju, koju zemlju priželjkujete za Vašu sljedeću diplomatsku destinaciju? – Trudimo se da u jednoj zemlji ne ostanemo predugo i da inostrane angažmane po njihovom završetku uvijek kombinujemo s našom Slovenijom. Stoga će sljedeća diplomatska destinacija sa zadovoljstvom biti upravo Ljubljana.

THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, IZTOK GRMEK

Be proud of your

country!

TWENTY SIX YEARS AGO, IZTOK GRMEK BECAME A DIPLOMAT. ON BEHALF OF HIS COUNTRY, HE WENT ON A DIPLOMATIC MISSION TO HUNGARY, BULGARIA, UKRAINE, MOLDAVIA, SWITZERLAND AND BELGIUM, AND NEARLY FOUR YEARS AGO HE BECAME SLOVENIA’S AMBASSADOR TO BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Interviewed by: Elma ZEĆO, Photographer: Irfan REDŽOVIĆ 29

TEMA BROJA / COVER STORY The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia is situated in a modern building in the center of Sarajevo. Bicycles are parked in front of it and this shows that Slovenians are environment-friendly Europeans. As you sit on a wellness green sofa in a light and airy waiting room, you cannot help but get the impression that the environment is an extremely important factor in Slovenian society. This impression gets even stronger when Ambassador Iztok Grmek tells you that over 50% of Slovenians, which equates to more than a million people, go hiking! The Ambassador is a very cordial man, and he is communicative, helpful and considerate when he speaks.

FRIENDLY COUNTRIES What were your ambitions when you started to work in Bosnia and Herzegovina? – Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are linked by history and tradition, and I endeavored to promote good bilateral cooperation at all levels including political, economic and cultural cooperation. I’d particularly like to emphasize the links between the people from BiH living in Slovenia, and the people from the Republic of Slovenia living in BiH. Apart from promoting bilateral cooperation, a diplomat also gets involved in resolving issues which put a strain on the relations between the two countries. That’s why I was delighted that both Karl Erjavc, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, on the occasion of his visit to BiH last October, and Dr Miroslav Cerar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, who visited BiH in April this year, stated that there were no major open issues between our two countries. Is there a special moment in your mandate that you’d like to reflect on? – I will always cherish the time during the catastrophic flooding 30

that took place in BiH, back in 2014, when the Republic of Slovenia provided assistance to BiH. During that time, we, the people from the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, partook in the logistics segment of the humanitarian assistance coming into the country from a large number of organizations from the Republic of Slovenia: from military and police force assistance when helicopters were immediately dispatched to help, to the assistance of the Civil Protection Services of the Republic of Slovenia, which provided aid in terms of boats and civil protection units. After the floods, the Republic of Slovenia, together with France, also organized a donors conference within the EU. Another wonderful memory will be the opening of the new premises of the Embassy of Slovenia to BiH at 4 Maglajska Street in Sarajevo. The opening ceremony took place on October 10th 2016. It was a joint project and investment of the Republic of Slovenia and a company from BiH which constructed the

building to meet all the requirements that the Embassy needs to function successfully. So far, you’ve held positions on behalf of your country related primarily to economy, which is your field of expertise. Is there a recipe to help enhance economic development in the Balkans? – Ever since I began to work in the Slovenian diplomatic service in 1991, economic diplomacy has somehow been my favorite area of economy and the one I was most familiar with. The main problem in our common region—Southeast Europe—is the fact that our global competitiveness is declining and we are becoming less recognizable globally. Stability and economic attractiveness of the Balkans are in essence simple recipes for prosperity across the region. Instead of bringing to mind wonderful countries with numerous resources and talented, educated people, the term “the Balkans” connotes instability, complexity and a lack of competitiveness way too often.

In your opinion, what could BiH exploit in this regard?

in BiH: from Neum to Mostar and Banja Luka to Bihać and other amazing places across the country.

– BiH has an excellent geostrategic position on the route from the Mediterranean Sea to Central and Eastern Europe. Human potential is crucial for any country. There are so many talented and highly educated people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and this potential needs to be put to use. This also includes Bosnians and Herzegovinians whose potential is used in the diaspora.

If you needed to describe Sarajevo in three words, what words would you use? – The capital city, dynamic and diverse. Both historically and traditionally, Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It provides for numerous activities in the field of culture, sport, diplomacy—because of the heavy presence of the International Community in BiH. Slovenians love Sarajevo because of its cultural and religious mix, its architecture and its diverse lifestyles.

What advice would you give to the young people? – I’d advise the young people to be proud of their beautiful country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to have faith in their own abilities and knowledge. Education that they can receive both in BiH and in the European Union is especially important.

SLOVENIAN LIFESTYLE IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Tell us, what’s your perception of BiH? – My perception of BiH has been a process spanning several years. We began to get to know each other a long time ago—during the time when we were part of a common country. That’s why BiH made up an important part of my life in Yugoslavia, but it also made up an important part of my life later on, during the tragic time of war, up until 2013 when I was given an opportunity to live in lovely Sarajevo for four years. Are there any specific places that you like to visit? – My family, I may say so, lives a Slovenian lifestyle in BiH. We use our free time to the fullest. Especially in wintertime, we enjoy everything the three Olympic Mountains surrounding Sarajevo have to offer, and in summertime, we explore all the wonderful sights

It is summer travel season. Where do you like to set out on vacation? Could you describe your life in Sarajevo for us? – There are a few cities that I love very much, but I’d point out two of them: Ljubljana, the city I’ve lived in since I was one, and Sarajevo. Life in these two cities happens in a similar way. During our stay here, we make an effort to become familiar with and experience all the advantages this city and country can offer. On weekends, for example, we head out on field trips to places around Sarajevo, but we also think that Kreševo is a very nice little town, then Fojnica, and Kraljeva Sutjeska is certainly a must-see. We, the Slovenians, love snow and we love the sea. When the cold winter days come, my entire family takes part in classic winter sports, particularly skiing and skating. In spring, we usually go in a different direction—to the south, to Herzegovina and Southern Dalmatia.

– In four years of living in BiH, we spent our vacations on the mountains surrounding Sarajevo, in Herzegovina and Dalmatia, but in Slovenia too. Which of the countries that you have visited do you find particularly impressive in terms of culture? – I find that the BiH culture is very special. I was born in a country which was common to us. Slovenians have always admired the Bosnian and Herzegovinian culture and diversity. That’s why many Slovenians are so eager to come and visit BiH. Finally, what country do you wish to go to on your next diplomatic mission? – We try not to stay in a country for too long, and after our mandate expires we always try to combine the location of our new foreign service position with Slovenia. That’s why Ljubljana will be the next destination of my diplomatic mission. 31

BOSNABROJA I HERCEGOVINA / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA TEMA / COVER STORY

LJUBLJANA – glavni grad avantura LJUBLJANA JE ZELENI GRAD, SRDAČAN KAKO ZA SVOJE GRAĐANE, TAKO I ZA POSJETITELJE. NJENA DRUŠTVENA I EKOLOŠKA SVIJEST IMA DUGU TRADICIJU KOJU ĆETE OSJETITI NA SVAKOM KORAKU, A NIJE SLUČAJNOST DA JE OVAJ GRAD PROGLAŠEN EVROPSKIM ZELENIM GLAVNIM GRADOM 2016. GODINE

TEMA BROJA / COVER STORY

ilo da ste ljubitelj kulture i umjetnosti ili tražite kulinarske užitke, Ljubljana ima nešto za ponuditi što neće nikoga ostaviti ravnodušnim.

ZABAVA ZA SVE GENERACIJE Ljubljana nudi obilje kulturnih i umjetničkih događaja. Koncerti, festivali, pozorišne predstave, opera i balet, ulični teatar, sajmovi i izložbe izvrsna su prilika vidjeti ugledne slovenske umjetnike kao i najuglednija međunarodna imena. Svako može pronaći nešto u čemu će uživati u Ljubljani! Družiti se sa svojim prijateljima ili lokalnim stanovnicima, sjesti u lijep kafić ili bar s udobnim terasama, ili plesati uz ritam hiljadu i jednog muzičkog žanra. Ljubljana i središnja Slovenija općenito nude mnogo besplatnih aktivnosti na otvorenom, a mnoge od njih su i za djecu.

KULINARSKI DOŽIVLJAJI I KAFIĆI NA OTVORENOM Od proljeća do jeseni Ljubljana uživa u suncu, a ovo je najbolje vrijeme za sjesti i uživati u dobroj šoljici kafe. Ljubljanica čini pravu šetnicu, s kafićima i restoranima koji vas pozivaju da provedete popodne ili večer u razgovoru s prijateljima na otvorenom pored rijeke. 34

OTVORENA KUHINJA Otvorena kuhinja je sajam hrane koji nudi svježe pripremljene delicije, gdje možete nešto pregristi što je pred vama pripremio neki od mnogih nadarenih slovenskih kuhara. Svakog petka – od sredine marta pa do oktobra – možete probati slovenska i međunarodna jela koja pripremaju i predstavljaju slovenske gostionice, restorani, turističke farme i istaknuti kuhari. Ovakav vid druženja popraćen je muzičkim nastupima i drugom zabavom.

ŠOPING SA ŠARMOM Centar Ljubljane sa svojom starom gradskom jezgrom očarat će vas s brojnim malim trgovinama i vanjskim štandovima, nudeći raznoliku ponudu posebnih, pa čak i jedinstvenih proizvoda i usluga. Ljubitelji lokalnih kulinarskih užitaka

mogu ih pronaći u gotovo svakom dućanu ili na štandu. Ljubitelji mode mogu se uputiti u središte grada ili u ljubljansku šoping Meccu, BTC City, jedan od najvećih šoping kompleksa u Evropi.

ZELENI GRAD Ljubljana živi veoma blisko s prirodom i praktikuje mnoštvo naprednih mjera održivog razvoja. Prošetajte parkom Tivoli i popnite se na brdo Rožnik, saznajte više o društveno odgovornim projektima u kojima učestvuju građani, otkrijte Ljubljanu biciklom. Iskoristite mnoge mogućnosti koje grad nudi za aktivan urbani odmor.

CULINARY EXPERIENCES AND OUTDOOR CAFES From spring to autumn, Ljubljana basks in the sun, and this is the best time to sit down and enjoy a good cup of coffee. The Ljubljanica makes for a proper promenade, with cafes and restaurants inviting you to spend an afternoon or evening chatting with friends outside by the river.

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LJUBLJANA

– Capital of adventures LJUBLJANA IS A GREEN CITY, FRIENDLY FOR ITS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. ITS SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS HAVE A LONG TRADITION THAT YOU WILL FEEL WITH EVERY STEP, AND IT IS NO COINCIDENCE THAT THE CITY WAS NAMED THE EUROPEAN GREEN CAPITAL OF 2016

hether you are a lover of culture and art or seek culinary delights, Ljubljana has something to offer that will not fail to impress.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL GENERATIONS Ljubljana offers a wealth of cultural and arts events. Concerts, festivals, theatre shows, opera and ballet, street theatre, fairs and exhibitions are an excellent opportunity to see notable Slovenian artists as well as the most established international names. Everyone can find something to enjoy in Ljubljana! Hang out with your friends or the locals, sit down in a nice café or bar with

comfortable patios or dance to the tune of a thousand and one musical genres. Ljubljana and Central Slovenia in general offer many free outdoor events, a good many of them for children.

GREEN CITY Ljubljana lives very close to nature and practices a host of advanced sustainable development measures. Take a stroll through Tivoli Park and climb Rožnik Hill, learn more about socially responsible projects engaging the city’s residents, discover Ljubljana by bike. Take advantage of the many opportunities the city offers for an active urban holiday.

Open Kitchen is a food market event offering freshly made delicacies where you can grab a bite prepared in front of you by one of the many talented Slovenian chefs. Every Friday from mid-March through October you can try Slovenian and international dishes prepared and presented by Slovenian inns, restaurants, tourist farms and notable chefs. The food is accompanied by musical performances and other entertainment.

SHOPPING WITH CHARM The centre of Ljubljana with its old city core will enchant with its countless small shops and open-air markets offering a diverse range of special, even unique goods and services. Fans of local culinary delights can find them in practically any shop or market. Fashion enthusiasts can set out for the city centre or to Ljubljana’s shopping mecca, BTC City, one of the largest shopping complexes in Europe.

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Plečnikova Ljubljana GODINE 2017. SLOVENIJA SLAVI PLEČNIKOVU GODINU, ČIME SE OBILJEŽAVA 145. GODIŠNJICA ROĐENJA I 60. GODIŠNJICA SMRTI ARHITEKTE JOŽE PLEČNIKA. ALI OVO PRIZNAVANJE I VREDNOVANJE NJEGOVIH KREACIJA NIJE OGRANIČENO SAMO NA TRENUTAK U VREMENU I PROSTORU, JER NJEGOV RAD DOTIČE SAMU UNIVERZALNOST I BEZVREMENOST KOJE SU PREPOZNATLJIVE SVIM PAŽLJIVIM PROMATRAČIMA.

lovenski arhitekta Jože Plečnik (1872.–1957.) ostavio je značajna obilježja u tri evropska glavna grada: Beču i Pragu, a posebno u rodnoj Ljubljani. U njoj je radio od 1921. pa sve do smrti realizirajući najvećim dijelom svoju viziju grada transformisanog u nacionalnu prijestolnicu zasnovanu na klasičnim modelima. Obilježena ostacima rimskog doba, a naročito baroknim stilom, Ljubljana je nakon potresa 1895. godine dobila svoj prvi moderni urbanistički dizajn, djelo Plečnikovog savremenika Maksa Fabianija. Od uspavanog provincijalnog grada pretvorila se u moderni glavni grad Art-Noveau stila, koji prikazuje nove estetske ideale. Plečniku su trebale gotovo tri decenije da svoju viziju Ljubljane prenese u stvarnost. Suočen s već izgrađenim prostorom, redizajnirao ga je i nadograđivao, a između 1921. i 1957. popunio je 36

gradsku mrežu s brojnim impresivnim građevinama. Nacionalna i Univerzitetska biblioteka, Vrt svih svetih - Žale, Crkva sv. Franje u Šiškoj i mostovi Ljubljanice neki su od njegovih najznačajnijih zahvata u gradu. Zemljana osa koja vodi od njegove kuće u Trnovu do Kongresnog trga i Zvezda parka u središtu grada predstavlja kulturnu aveniju grada. Vodena osa obuhvata slijed korita Ljubljanice, počevši od nasipa Trnovski pristan, nastavljajući s nasipima Ljubljanice u središtu grada, Čevljarskim (obućarskim) mostom, Tromostovjem i glavnom tržnicom, a završavajući se zaštitnim vratima. Obnavljanjem nasipa i mostova, te postavljanjem drveća i druge vegetacije, koje je smatrao važnim arhitektonskim sredstvom, Plečnik je gradu na Ljubljanici dao mediteranski štih. Treća osa povezivala je Šetalište Jakopič u Parku Tivoli i Ljubljanski dvorac na brdu dvorca. Vrt svih svetih, danas dio

groblja Žale, predstavlja posebno mjesto, Plečnikov izraz ekstremne osjetljivosti i poštovanja prema građanima Ljubljane. Preobrazio je grad do te mjere da ga građani danas vide kao Plečnikovu Ljubljanu, jedinstvenu pojavu urbanističkog planiranja i cjelokupnog umjetničkog djela 20. vijeka.

Jože Plečnik

Plečnik’s Ljubljana

Tromostovje

IN 2017 SLOVENIA IS CELEBRATING THE PLEČNIK YEAR TO COMMEMORATE THE 145TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH AND THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF THE ARCHITECT JOŽE PLEČNIK. BUT ITS RECOGNITION AND VALUATION OF HIS CREATIONS IS NOT LIMITED SOLELY TO A MOMENT IN TIME AND SPACE BECAUSE HIS WORK TOUCHES THE VERY UNIVERSALITY AND TIMELESSNESS RECOGNIZABLE TO ALL ATTENTIVE OBSERVERS. Žale

he Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik (1872–1957) left a significant mark on three European capital cities: Vienna and Prague, and especially his native city of Ljubljana. He worked there from 1921 until his death and largely realised his vision of a city transformed into the national capital based on Classical models. Characterized by the remains of the Roman period and particularly by Baroque style architecture, Ljubljana received its first modern urban design, a work of Plečnik’s contemporary Maks Fabiani, after the earthquake in 1895.

Ljubljanica bridges are some of his most important interventions with the city. The land axis leading from his house in Trnovo to the Congress Square and the Zvezda Park in the city center represents the city’s cultural avenue. The water axis comprises the arrangement of the Ljubljanica basin, starting with the Trnovski pristan embankment, continuing with the Ljubljanica embankments in the city center, the Cobblers Bridge, the Triple Bridge and the main market, and ending in the sluice gates. With the reconstruction of the embankments and bridges, and with the placing of trees and other vegetation, which he regarded as an important architectural tool, Plečnik lent the city on the Ljubljanica a Mediterranean character. The third axis connected the Jakopič Promenade in the Tivoli Park and the Ljubljana castle on the Castle Hill. The Garden of All Saints, a part of today’s Žale Cemetery, represents a special place, Plečnik’s expression of extreme sensitivity and respect for the citizens of Ljubljana. He transformed the city to such an extent that today citizens see it as “Plečnik’s Ljubljana”, a unique phenomenon of urban planning and a 20th century total work of art.

From being a sleepy provincial town it transformed into a modern Art-Noveau-style capital displaying new aesthetic ideals. It took Plečnik nearly three decades to put his vision of Ljubljana into reality. Faced with an already built up space, he redesigned and upgraded it, and between 1921 and 1957 he filled its city grid with a number of impressive buildings. The National and University Library, the Garden of All Saints – Žale, the St. Francis Church in Šiška, and the

Trnovski pristan

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BLED - RAJSKI PRIZORI OVO ALPSKO JEZERO S JEDINIM OTOKOM U SLOVENIJI VEĆ VIJEKOVIMA JE SVJETSKI POZNATO KAO RAJSKO, OSTAVLJAJUĆI SNAŽAN DOJAM NA POSJETITELJE SVOJIM PRIRODNIM LJEPOTAMA, BOGATSTVOM LEGENDI I POSEBNIM SILAMA KOJE VRAĆAJU BLAGOSTANJE

PRELIJEPO MJESTO Bled je jedno od najprepoznatljivijih iskonskih mjesta u Sloveniji. U 19. vijeku posjetili su ga poštovaoci hidropatije koji su slijedili metode švicarskog liječnika Arnolda Riklija. Početkom 20. vijeka, Bledsko jezero su smatrali najljepšom ljekovitom banjom u Austro-Ugarskoj. Nakon Drugog svjetskog rata postalo je lokacija jedne od najvažnijih rezidencija državnog protokola. Vila Bled i do danas je zadržala tu funkciju.

gosti se penju uz 99 kamenih stepenica kako bi dosegli crkvu Marijina Uznesenja. Na ovom otočiću, koji je predmet mnogih mitskih priča, možete slušati crkvena zvona, ili ih čak i sami zazvoniti. Legenda kaže da će vam se tako ostvariti želje. Povratkom na obalu, otok na jezeru možete promatrati iz dvorca ili s pješačkih i fijakerskih staza koje vode oko cijelog jezera. Provozajte se s bledskim kočijašima, poznatim kao fijakarji!

OSTVARITE SVOJE ŽELJE

PRIČA O BLEDSKOM ZVONU

Tradicionalni drveni brodovi – pletne – odvode posjetitelje do otočića u sredini jezera već vijekovima. Ovim brodovima upravljaju stojeći veslači koji su poznati kao pletnari. Kada stignu do otoka,

Za crkveno zvono koje datira od ranog 16. vijeka kažu da je došlo od samoga pape. Priča kaže da ga je on darovao crkvi nakon što je prvobitno zvono, koje je na otok poslala neutješna udovica u sje-

ćanje na svog preminulog muža, završilo na dnu jezera uslijed oluje. Tako Bled ima dva legendarna zvona: jedno u crkvi i jedno na dnu jezera. Legenda o potonulom zvonu oživi svake godine u specijalnom božićnom događaju.

POGLEDI I DOŽIVLJAJI Najljepši pogled na jezero, njegov otok i okolne planinske vrhove pruža se iz dvorca koji se sa stijene nadvio nad jezerom. Zbog njegove ljepote smatraju ga jednim od najljepših odredišta za vjenčanja u Evropi, a također je i mjesto na kojem se održavaju važni sastanci diplomatije i državnog protokola. U ljetnim mjesecima možete susresti gospodara dvorca ili iskusiti streličarski turnir.

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Matevž Lenarčič; source: www.slovenia.info

BLED

THIS ALPINE LAKE WITH THE ONLY ISLAND IN SLOVENIA HAS BEEN A WORLD-RENOWNED PARADISE FOR CENTURIES, IMPRESSING VISITORS WITH ITS NATURAL BEAUTY, WEALTH OF LEGEND, AND SPECIAL POWERS TO RESTORE WELL-BEING

BEAUTIFUL PLACE Bled is one of the most recognisable iconic places in Slovenia. In the 19th century, it was visited by hydropathy enthusiasts following the methods of the Swiss physician Arnold Rikli. At the beginning of the 20th century, Lake Bled was considered to be the most beautiful health resort in Austria-Hungary. After World War II, this was the location of one of the most important state protocol residences. Villa Bled has retained this function to the present day.

MAKE YOUR WISHES COME TRUE Traditional wooden boats – pletnas – have been taking visitors to the island in the middle of the lake for centuries. These boats are ope-

to the island by an inconsolable widow in remembrance of her late husband, ended up sinking to the bottom of the lake in a storm. So, Bled really has a pair of legendary bells: the one in the church and the one on the bottom of the lake. The legend about the sunken bell is brought to life every year by a special Christmas event.

VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES The most beautiful view of the lake, its island, and the surrounding peaks is from the castle towering over the lake on a cliff. Due to its beauty, it is considered to be one of the loveliest wedding venues in Europe, and it has also been the location of important diplomatic and state protocol meetings. In the summer months, you can meet a castle lord or experience an archery tournament.

rated by standing rowers known as pletnars. After landing, guests climb 99 stone steps to reach the Assumption of Mary Church. On this island, which is the subject of legendary tales, listen to the church bell and ring it yourself. Legend has it that this will make your wishes come true. As you return to the lake shore, view the island on the lake from the castle or from the walking and horse-carriage trails that lead you around the lake. Take a ride with Bled coachmen, known as fijakers!

THE STORY OF THE BLED BELL The church bell, made in the early 16th century, is said to have come from the pope himself. The story goes that he gave it to the church after the original bell, sent 39

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LIPICA

KOLIJEVKA BIJELIH KONJA DA LI STE ZNALI DA PLEMENITI BIJELI LIPICANER KONJI POTJEČU IZ SLOVENIJE? NJIHOVA ORIGINALNA ERGELA NALAZI SE U LIPICI NA KRŠKOM PODRUČJU JOŠ OD 1580. GODINE. NJIHOVOJ ELEGANCIJI MOŽETE SE DIVITI DOK GLEDATE REVIJE I TRENINGE KLASIČNOG JAHANJA. VEĆ KRŠKU REGIJU MOŽETE DOŽIVJETI IZ KOČIJE, ILI ČAK JAŠUĆI KROZ NJU

jom. Prijatni kočijaši i elegantni Lipicaneri odvest će vas na ugodne staze s kojih možete promatrati stada konja i zelene pejzaže.

OBILAZAK JEDNE OD NAJSTARIJIH ERGELA

Pored Lipicanera, najmlađi posjetioci ergele također mogu nešto naučiti o ponijima te ih jahati uz vodiče pokraj koza i ovaca. Ponekad ih čak izvedu do pašnjaka da obiđu Lipicanere i njihovu ždrijebad. Za porodice postoje posebni programi na imanju.

Slovenci su ponosni na Lipicu i njenu ergelu koja postoji preko 400 godina. Najstarija evropska farma konja koja uzgaja iste konje bez prekida je kulturno-historijski spomenik koji impresionira posjetioce svojim konjima i iznenađujućim pejzažima. Nakon ulaska na imanje, obiđite najstariju štalu u kojoj su predstavnici svih klasičnih Lipicaner linija, posjetite muzej Lipicanera i kočija, prošetajte pašnjacima, kroz avenije

drveća i parkove, te naučite ponešto o posebnim odlikama Lipice i Krške regije. U parku se također nalazi i dječije igralište.

POGLEDAJTE REVIJU ILI TRENING KLASIČNOG JAHANJA U Lipici možete posmatrati trening konja na natkrivenom terenu za jahanje, uz muziku i komentar za posjetioce. U Lipica školi klasičnog jahanja moći ćete vidjeti koliko su zahtjevne figure koje Lipicaneri moraju da nauče kroz trening: 45-minutni program zasigurno je vrijedan posjete!

PROVOZAJTE SE KOČIJOM KROZ KRAJOLIK PUN LIPICANERA Dean Dubokovič

Posjeta imanju u Lipici može biti još divnija ako se provozate koči-

LIPICA ZA DJECU I PORODICE

NA PUTOVANJU RAZNOVRSNOSTI Put za Lipicu također će vas odvesti kroz Sežanu, jedan od većih gradova u zelenoj regiji Krasa. U Sežani možete posjetiti botanički vrt te Živi muzej Krasa s tipičnim fenomenom Krasa, dok vas između Sežane i Lipice očekuju tematske i rekreativne staze. Pećina Vilenica također se nalazi u blizini. Ovo je najstarija turistička pećina u Evropi.

covered riding ground accompanied by music and a commentary for visitors. At the Lipica Classical Riding School, you will be able to see how difficult the figures are that the Lipizzaner horses have to learn during their training: The 45-minute show is truly worth a visit!

TAKE A CARRIAGE THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE OF THE LIPIZZANER HORSES

LIPICA

THE CRADLE OF WHITE HORSES DID YOU KNOW THAT THE NOBLE WHITE LIPIZZANER HORSES ARE FROM SLOVENIA? THEIR ORIGINAL STUD FARM HAS BEEN IN LIPICA IN THE KARST SINCE 1580. YOU CAN MARVEL AT THEIR ELEGANCE WHILE WATCHING SHOWS AND CLASSICAL RIDING TRAINING. YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE KARST REGION IN A CARRIAGE, OR YOU CAN GO RIDING

TOUR ONE OF THE OLDEST STUD FARMS Slovenians are proud of Lipica and its stud farm that has been in operation for over 400 years. The oldest European stud farm that has been breeding the same horses without interruption is a cultural and historical monument, which impresses visitors with its horses and its surprising landscape. After entering the estate, tour the oldest barn with representatives of all the classic Lipizzaner lines, visit the Lipizzaner and horse carriage museum, walk on pastures, through avenues of trees and parks, and learn about the special features of Lipica and the Karst Region. There is a playground in the park as well.

SEE A SHOW OR CLASSICAL RIDING TRAINING When you visit Lipica, you can watch the training of horses in a

The visit to the estate in Lipica can be even more enjoyable if you take a carriage ride. Friendly carriage drivers and elegant Lipizzaner horses will take you on pleasant paths, where you can observe herds of horses and the green landscape.

LIPICA FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES In addition to the Lipizzaner horses, the youngest visitors to the Stud Farm can also learn about ponies and ride them among goats and sheep with a guide. Occasionally, they can even take them out to the pastures to meet Lipizzaner horses and their foals. Special programmes for families take place on the estate.

ON THE JOURNEY OF DIVERSITY Your path to Lipica will also take you through Sežana, one of the larger towns in the green Karst Region. In Sežana, you can visit the botanical gardens, and the Karst Living Museum with typical karst phenomena, themed and recreational trails awaits you between Sežana and Lipica. The Vilenica Cave is also located in the vicinity. This is the oldest tourist cave in Europe. 41

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SLOVENIJA

– SAVRŠENO WELLNESS ODREDIŠTE VODA JE IZVOR ŽIVOTA, A U SLOVENIJI SE ŽIVAHNA ENERGIJA PRIRODE MOŽE OSJETITI NA SVAKOM KORAKU

d Ljubljane i središnje Slovenije potrebno je samo sat-dva vožnje prema jugu, istoku ili zapadu zemlje kako bi se opustili u termalnim mineralnim ili slanim vodama. Ova tri smjera po redu vode do Alpa, Sredozemnog mora i Panonske ravnice. Planine obiluju svježom izvorskom vodom iz alpskih rijeka, jezera i slapova, koja oživljava tijelo i um. Morska voda sa svojim solima i morskim blatom ima pročišćavajući i osvježavajući učinak, dok termalna voda ispod brežuljaka jugoistočne Slovenije umiruje i regenerira. Svi ovjereni zdravstveni i spa centri u Sloveniji imaju raznoliku ponudu wellness pustolovnih sadržaja. Izaberite svoj spa i istražite na koje vam sve načine mogu ugoditi.

BALNEA WELLNESS CENTAR Ovaj s hotelom Balnea povezani wellness centar, koji je među sedam najboljih wellness hotela u Evropi prema TripAdvisoru, a nalazi se u sklopu Dolenjske Toplice Spa, oduševljava osvježavajućim kupkama, masažama, saunama i drugim programima koji će poboljšati vaš život i oživjeti vaše tijelo.

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TALASO STRUNJAN Salia centar talasoterapije na obali Jadranskog mora povećat će vašu energiju i razmaziti vas sa saunama, masažama i drugim zdravstvenim i kozmetičkim tretmanima inspirisanim Mediteranom.

TERME ČATEŽ TERMALNA BANJA S najvećim bazenskim kompleksom u Sloveniji, Terme Čatež služe za uživanje u svim godišnjim dobima, nudeći jedinstvene rimsko-irske kupke, tajlandske masaže i Park saunu.

TERME OLIMIA SPA Prvo selfness odredište u Sloveniji poziva vas u svoj prestižni wellness centar, saune i vodeni park s mnogim posebnostima i nagrađivanom modernom arhitekturom dizajniranom u skladu s prirodom.

TERME LENDAVA TERMALNA BANJA Povratite svoju vitalnu energiju s veoma posebnom zelenom termalnom mineralnom vodom bogatom parafinom, parafinskim oblogama, posjetom šest energetskih tačaka u Energetskom parku i šetnjom po Bosonogoj stazi.

LIFECLASS WELLNESS CENTRI Wai Thai Centar, Shakti Ayurveda Centar, Thalasso Centar – ovo je samo dio centara u ponudi za blagostanje gostiju u Portorožu, u LifeClass hotelima.

TERME TOPOLŠICA TERMALNA BANJA U ovoj termalnoj banji, okruženoj šumama, moderni wellness centar Zala nudi standardne blagotvorne efekte sauna i masaža oplemenjene biljem, parnim kupatilom, ledenom špiljom i brojnim drugim zdravim iskustvima.

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SLOVENIA

– A PERFECT WELLNESS DESTINATION WATER IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE. IN SLOVENIA, THE VIVACIOUS ENERGY OF NATURE CAN BE FELT AT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY From Ljubljana and central Slovenia, it takes only an hour or two to drive to the south, east or west of the country to relax in the thermal mineral or salt waters. The three directions respectively lead to the Alps, the Mediterranean Sea and the Pannonian plains. The mountains are abundant in fresh spring water from the Alpine rivers, lakes and waterfalls invigorate the body

and mind, the sea water with its brine and salt-pan mud has a cleansing and refreshing effect, and the thermal water from under the hills of the south-eastern Slovenia soothes and regenerates. All verified health and spa resorts in Slovenia have a diversity of wellness adventure amenities. Choose your spa and explore how you can be pampered.

Dean Dubokovič; source: www.slovenia.info

Matevž Lenarčič; source: www.slovenia.info

BALNEA WELLNESS CENTRE Connected to the Hotel Balnea, which TripAdvisor ranks among the top seven wellness hotels in Europe, the wellness centre in Dolenjske Toplice Spa delights with refreshing baths, massages, saunas, and other programmes that will improve your life and invigorate your body.

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TERME TOPOLŠICA THERMAL SPA In this thermal spa, surrounded by forests, the modern Zala wellness centre offers the standard beneficial effects of saunas and massages enhanced with herbs, steam baths, an ice cave and a number of other healthful experiences.

TERME ČATEŽ THERMAL SPA Peter Marinšek; source: www.slovenia.info

TALASO STRUNJAN The Salia thalassotherapy centre on the coast of the Adriatic Sea will boost your energy and spoil you with saunas, massages and other health and beauty treatments inspired by the Mediterranean.

Boasting the largest swimming pool complex in Slovenia Terme Čatež delights in all seasons, offering one-of-a-kind Roman-Irish baths, Thai massages and a Sauna Park.

TERME OLIMIA SPA The first selfness destination in Slovenia invites you to its prestigious wellness centre, saunas, and an

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aquapark with many special features and award-winning modern architecture designed in harmony with nature.

TERME LENDAVA THERMAL SPA Restore your vital energy with a very special green thermal mineral water rich in paraffin, parafango wraps, a visit to the six energy points in the Energy Park, and a walk along the Barefoot Path.

LIFECLASS WELLNESS CENTRES The Wai Thai Centre, the Shakti Ayurveda Centre, the Thalasso Centre – this is only a portion of the facilities on offer for the well-being of guests in Portorož, in LifeClass hotels.

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POSTOJNSKA JAMA

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Postojnska jama jedna je od najpoznatijih i najimpresivnijih pećina na svijetu, te je također u kategoriji onih do kojih se najlakše dolazi. Samo nekoliko kilometara od autoceste nalazi se mreža fantastičnih podzemnih prolaza, okruženih ogromnim parkom prirode, koji nudi cijeli dan porodične zabave. I to kakve zabave!

VOZ ZA RAJ Postojnska jama jedina je pećina u kojoj možete sjesti u poseban voz i voziti se ispod prekrasnih podzemnih lukova. Zadivljujuće dvorane će vam oduzeti dah, a uzbudljivo uski tuneli podići će brzinu otkucaja vašeg srca.

UPOZNAJTE BEBE ZMAJEVE Postojnska jama je dom gotovo 100 vrsta životinja koje žive u potpunom mraku. Najfascinantnije među njima – čovječije ribice – vijekovima pobuđuju ljudsku maštu, a neko vrijeme se vjerovalo da su potomci zmaja. Slijepe su i mogu živjeti do 100 godina.

ISTRAŽITE TAJNOVITI DVORAC Dvorac Predjama, koji doslovno visi usred stjenovite litice visoke 123 metra, zadivit će vas svojim dramatičnim izgledom. Izgrađen u otvorenim ustima špilje, neosvojen i beskompromisan, rangiran je među deset najfascinantnijih dvoraca svijeta. Nalazi se samo 9 km od Postojnske jame. POSJETITE KRALJICU SVIH ŠPILJA

• Jedina špilja s podzemnim vozom; • 36 miliona oduševljenih posjetitelja; • 21 kilometar podzemnih prolaza, galerija i dvorana; • Brilijant, dragulj od pet metara; • Cijeli dan zabave za cijelu porodicu; • Turistička atrakcija preko 200 godina.

POSTOJNA CAVE Experience the world you cannot see anywhere else MEET THE BABY DRAGONS The Postojna Cave is the home of almost 100 species of animals living in complete darkness. The most fascinating among them, the Olms, have been exciting peoples imaginations for centuries, and it was one believed that they were the offspring of a dragon. They are blind and can live up to 100 years.

EXPLORE THE MYSTERIOUS CASTLE The Predjama Castle, literally hanging in the middle of its 123 metres high rocky cliff, will amaze you with its dramatic setting. Built in the gaping mouth of a cave, unconcquered and uncompromising, is ranked among ten most fascinating castles of the world. Only 9 km from the Postojna Cave. few kilometres from the highway lays a web of fantastic underground passages, surrounded by an immense nature park, which offers a full day of family fun. And what fun!

TRAIN TO PARADISE

Postojna Cave is one of the most famous show caves in the world as well as one of the most impressive and easily reachable ones. Just a

The Postojna Cave is the only cave where you can take a special train and ride under magnificent underground arches. The enchanting halls will take your breath away and the thrillingly narrow tunnels will raise your heart rate.

VISIT THE QUEEN OF ALL CAVES

• The only cave with an underground train; • 36 millions of enthusiastic visitors; • 21 kilometres of underground passages, galleries and halls; • The Brilliant, five-metre jewel; • Whole day of fun for the entire family; • Tourist attraction for 200 years. 47

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Skijališta pogodna za porodice SLOVENIJA JE ZEMLJA MALIH SKIJALIŠTA KOJA NUDE UGODNU I PORODIČNU ATMOSFERU. RAZNOVRSNI TEREN POGODAN JE ZA POČETNIKE I DJECU, KAO I ISKUSNE SKIJAŠE. NABAVITE SKIPASS KARTU S KOJOM MOŽETE SKIJATI NA SVIM SLOVENSKIM SKIJALIŠTIMA. BROJNE ŠKOLE SKIJANJA I INSTRUKTORI SKIJANJA KOJI GOVORE RAZNE STRANE JEZIKE POBRINUT ĆE SE ZA UŽIVANJE NA SNIJEGU. NAKON SKIJANJA, PROŠETAJTE GRADOM, JER JE VEĆINA SKIJALIŠTA U BLIZINI VEĆIH GRADOVA

KRANJSKA GORA U Kranjskoj Gori uvijek se nešto dešava. Izvrstan teren poznat je po velikim međunarodnim takmičenjima u slalomu, dok su blage staze raj za početnike i manje vješte skijaše. Hoteli i apartmani te zanimljivi muzeji i etnografski događaji u neposrednoj su blizini skijaških staza. Nakon aktivnog dana, isprobajte tradicionalnu lokalnu kuhinju.

ROGLA Priuštite sebi mnogo zimske zabave i adrenalina! Čekaju vas ski staze za početnike, rekreativce i profesionalne skijaše i bordere. Moderni kurs skijaškog trčanja namijenjen je rekreativnim i vrhunskim skijaškim trkačima. Na Rogli možete isprobati krpljanje – hodanje po snijegu u posebnim sniježnim cipelama. Djeca će također moći uživati u zimskoj zabavi.

KRVAVEC

Iztok Medja; source: www.slovenia.info

Za savršeno zimsko iskustvo, skijajte niz izvrsno održavane skijaške staze, posjetite snježni park i apres ski na skijalištu! Skijaške staze su raznolike i imaju različite nivoe težine. Tu je i škola skijanja, iznajmljivanje i servis skijaške opreme, snježni park, kurs za početnike

Jošt Gantar; source: www.slovenia.info

ardinga, cross-country skijanja slobodnog stila, ski touringa, slobodnog skijanja ili sankanja. Djeca se mogu zbrinuti u snježnom dječijem vrtiću, dok ljubitelji akrobatskih elemenata mogu uživati u parku snijega Vogel.

KANIN

SORIŠKA PLANINA Posjetite malo i ugodno skijalište s povoljnim položajem skijaških staza! Postoje tri dvosjeda s kojih Iztok Medja; source: www.slovenia.info

Skijajte na suncu na 2.000 metara nadmorske visine! Skijaške staze

početnike, tako i za iskusne skijaše. Osim skijaških staza, Kope skijalište također ima stazu za skijaško trčanje, stazu za šetnju i stazu za sankanje.

i takmičarski kurs, dječiji bend i vrtuljak, staza s elektronskim mjerenjem vremena, noćno sankanje, snowbiking itd.

POHORJE Zadovoljstvo je skijati ne samo po danu već i navečer na jednoj od najdužih osvijetljenih ski staza u Evropi. Pohorje je poznato po utrci Zlatna lisica, koju čine alpske utrke Svjetskog kupa za žene. Skijaši i borderi uživat će u raznim skijaškim stazama pogodnim za početnike i iskusne skijaše. Najmlađi ovdje također mogu naći svoje mjesto i lako napraviti svoje prve korake na skijama. Brojni instruktori skijanja u Sloveniji govore strane jezike, pa je komunikacija jednostavna.

CERKNO

Kanina povezane su s talijanskom Sella Nevea. Za ovu nedavno povezanu skijašku stazu dovoljna je jedinstvena ski pass karta i može joj se prići i sa slovenske i s talijanske strane. Možete pristupiti slovenskoj strani iz grada Boveca. Većina padina na ovom raznovrsnom terenu će zadovoljiti skijaše srednjeg nivoa, ali postoje i one za početnike.

GOLTE

S najnovijim sadržajima i prekrasnom prirodom, skijalište Cerkno dobitnik je nekoliko nagrada za najbolje skijalište u Sloveniji. Smatra se najnaprednijim i najsigurnijim skijalištem s najbržim skijaškim uređajima u Sloveniji. To potvrđuju lojalni skijaši koji ovdje svake godine redovno provode svoje slobodno vrijeme na snijegu.

Provedite dan usred zimske zemlje čuda na skijaškim stazama koje su raj za ljubitelje zimskih aktivnosti. Velike skijaške staze pružaju adrenalinski užitak i pravo zadovoljstvo za skijaše i snowboardere; kurs za djecu nudi zabavu za najmlađe. Snježna priroda također privlači mnoge ljubitelje ski touringa i skijaškog trčanja.

VOGEL

KOPE

Uđite u zimsku zemlju čuda! Vogel je raj za ljubitelje skijanja, snowbo-

Uđite u zimsku čaroliju! Skijalište Kope nudi odličan teren kako za

možete pristupiti stazama za slalom, veliki slalom i spust. Padine različitih stepeni težine pogodne su za rekreativce, a posebno za porodice s djecom.

VELIKA PLANINA Ovo prema porodici orijentisano skijalište srednje veličine u blizini Ljubljane nudi dobro skijanje i bogat izbor atrakcija za djecu i porodice. Osim skijanja, možete se zabaviti sankanjem s djecom, a stariji mogu isprobati krpljanje obilaskom svježe napadanog snijega.

STARI VRH Skijalište je pogodno za skijaše svih razina sposobnosti. Čak i ako ne skijate, ovdje ćete pronaći mnogo zabave: u snježnom parku, na sankalištu, na “bob” stazi za sankanje s gumama, na maloj skakaonici i raznim igralištima za najmlađe. 49

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KRANJSKA GORA

Bogdan Kladnik; source: www.slovenia.info

Family-friendly ski resorts SLOVENIA IS A COUNTRY OF SMALL SKI RESORTS WHICH OFFER A PLEASANT AND HOMELY ATMOSPHERE. THE DIVERSE TERRAIN IS SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS AND CHILDREN AS WELL AS EXPERIENCED SKIERS. OBTAIN A SINGLE SKIPASS TICKET WITH WHICH YOU CAN SKI AT ALL SLOVENIAN SKI RESORTS. NUMEROUS SKI SCHOOLS AND SKI INSTRUCTORS, WHO SPEAK DIFFERENT LANGUAGES, WILL MAKE SURE THAT YOU REALLY ENJOY THE SNOW. AFTER SKIING, TAKE A WALK AROUND TOWN, SINCE MOST OF THE SKI RESORTS ARE CLOSE TO MAJOR TOWNS

In Kranjska Gora, there is always something happening. The excellent terrain is renowned for big international competitions in slalom, while the gentle slopes are a paradise for beginners and less-accomplished skiers. Hotels and apartments, as well as interesting museums and ethnographic events, are in the immediate vicinity of the ski slopes. After an active day, try the traditional local cuisine.

ROGLA Treat yourself to plenty of winter fun and adrenaline. Ski slopes for beginners, recreational and professional skiers and snowboarders are waiting for you. A modern cross-country skiing course is intended for recreational and top ski-runners. At Rogla, you can try walking in the snow with snowshoes; children will also be able to enjoy some winter fun.

KRVAVEC For a perfect winter experience, ski down the excellently maintained ski slopes, visit the Snow Park and apres ski at the ski resort! The ski slopes are diverse and offer various levels of difficulty. There is also a ski school, rental and servicing of ski equipment, snow park, a course for beginners and a competition course, a children’s band and carousel, a course with electronic timing, night sledding, snow biking, etc.

POHORJE It’s a pleasure to ski not only during the day but also in the evening on one of the longest illuminated ski slopes in Europe. Pohorje is famous for the Golden Fox competition, featuring World Cup alpine races for women. Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the various ski slopes Iztok Medja; source: www.slovenia.info

Jošt Gantar; source: www.slovenia.info

Iztok Medja; source: www.slovenia.info

that are suitable both for beginners and experienced skiers. Here, the youngest can also find their place and easily take their first steps on skis. Numerous ski instructors in Slovenia speak foreign languages so communication is simple.

CERKNO With the most modern facilities and beautiful nature, the Cerkno Ski Resort boasts several awards as the best ski resort in Slovenia. It is considered the most advanced and safest ski resort with the fastest ski facilities in Slovenia. This is confirmed every year by loyal skiers who regularly spend their free time on the snow.

VOGEL Enter a winter wonderland! Vogel is a paradise for lovers of skiing, snowboarding, freestyle cross-country skiing, ski touring, free skiing or sledding. Children can be taken care of in the snow kindergarten; while lovers of acrobatic elements can enjoy the Vogel snow park.

KANIN Ski in the sun 2,000 m above the sea. Kanin’s ski slopes are connected with the Italian Sella Nevea. This recently connected ski slope

operates with a single ski pass and is accessible both from the Slovenian and the Italian sides. You can access the Slovenian side from the town of Bovec. Most of the slopes on this diverse terrain will well satisfy intermediate skiers, but there are some for beginners as well.

GOLTE Spend a day in the midst of a winter wonderland on ski slopes that are a paradise for lovers of winter activities. Vast ski slopes provide an adrenaline rush and real pleasure for skiers and snowboarders; a children’s course offers fun for the youngest. Snowy nature also attracts many lovers of ski touring and cross-country skiing.

KOPE Enter a winter wonderland. The Kope Ski Resort offers excellent terrain for beginners and experienced skiers alike. In addition to the ski slopes, the Kope Resort also has a trail for cross-country skiing, a ski walking trail and a sledding course.

lifts from which you can access the slalom, giant slalom and downhill courses. Slopes of various difficulty levels are suitable for recreational skiers and especially for families with children.

VELIKA PLANINA This family-oriented, medium-sized ski resort near Ljubljana offers good skiing and a wide choice of attractions for children and families. In addition to skiing, you can have fun sledding with the children, while the older ones can enjoy simple snowshoeing by taking a tour of the freshly fallen snow.

STARI VRH The ski resort is suitable for skiers of all skill levels. Even if you don’t ski, you’ll find plenty of fun here. In the snow park, a sledding course, a “bob” trail for sledding with tires, a smaller jump and various playgrounds for the young ones are available.

SORIŠKA PLANINA Visit a small and friendly ski resort with a favourable location of ski slopes. There are three double chair Aleš Fevžer; source: www.slovenia.info

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FESTIVAL “SETE SOIS SETE LUAS” Datum: 21.07. 2017 - 22.07.2017. Mjesto: Piran, Tartinijev trg Kulturni događaj s renomiranim nagrađivanim muzičarima. ANIN FESTIVAL 2017 Datum: 22.07.2017 - 02.09.2017. Mjesto: Rogaška Slatina Na festivalu će se održati 44 muzička događaja, sastavljena od 31-og klasičnog koncerta i 13 kvalitetnih koncerata u raznim žanrovima. 16. TARTINI FESTIVAL Datum: 17.08.2017 - 14.09.2017. Mjesto: Piran, Koper

Umjetnost i kultura U SLOVENIJI KULTURA IMA POSEBAN HISTORIJSKI I DRUŠTVENI ZNAČAJ

ahvaljujući ponajviše svojoj kulturi i zajedničkom jeziku – slovenskom – Slovenci su se mogli ostvariti i preživjeti kao nacija. Slovencima su jezik i kultura vijekovima predstavljali zamjenu za nedostatak vlastite države i političkih institucija. Slovenija je jedna od rijetkih zemalja, ako ne zapravo i jedina zemlja na svijetu, gdje je dan kulture nacionalni praznik. U Sloveniji je književnost još uvijek najprestižnija i veoma cijenjena forma umjetnosti. Prvi tekstovi na slovenskom jeziku potječu od oko 1000. godine, a radi se o Freising zapisima, koji su ujedno najstariji tekstovi na bilo kojem slavenskom jeziku pisani latinicom. Danas se čuvaju u Bavarskom državnom arhivu u Münchenu. 52

Posebno mjesto u slovenskoj književnosti zauzima Primož Trubar, koji je objavio prvu knjigu na slovenskom jeziku, te pjesnik France Prešeren, čija je pjesma Zdravljica slovenska himna. Godine 2010. Ljubljana je bila svjetski glavni grad knjige, za što ju je odabrao UNESCO, a 2012. godine Maribor je bio evropska prijestolnica kulture. Slovenija ima veoma raširenu mrežu kulturnih institucija, organizacija i udruženja, što je uporedivo s kulturno najrazvijenijim evropskim zemljama. Ponuda kulturnih događaja u Sloveniji iznimno je raznolika i može zadovoljiti i najzahtjevnije posjetitelje. Posebno u ljeto, kada se u Sloveniji održava niz festivala svjetskog ranga, s nastupima svjetski poznatih umjetnika.

Tartini festival je međunarodni festival komorne muzike posvećen sjećanju na život i duh Giuseppea Tartinija. GRAD ŽENA – 23. MEĐUNARODNI FESTIVAL SAVREMENE UMJETNOSTI Datum: 06.10.2017 - 15.10.2017. Mjesto: Ljubljana Svake godine na ovom festivalu sudjeluje između 40 i 60 umjetnika i teoretičara iz cijelog svijeta.

Art and Culture

IN SLOVENIA, CULTURE HAS A SPECIAL HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE

FESTIVAL “SETE SOIS SETE LUAS” Date: 21. 07. 2017 - 22. 07. 2017 Place: Piran, Tartini Square Piran Cultural event with renomated awarded musicians. ANA’S FESTIVAL 2017 Date: 22.07.2017 - 02.09.2017. Place: Rogaška Slatina The Festival will stage 44 musical events, made up of 31 classical concerts and 13 quality concerts in a variety of genres. 16TH TARTINI FESTIVAL

of art. The first texts in the Slovenian language date back to the turn of the first millennium A.D., i.e. the Freising Manuscripts, which are also the oldest texts in any Slavic language written in Latin alphabet. Today, they are kept in the Bavarian State Archives in Munich.

t was primarily thanks to their culture and common language – the Slovenian – that the Slovenians were able to forge themselves and survive as a nation. To Slovenians, the language and culture have for centuries represented a substitute for the lack of their own state and political institutions. Slovenia is one of the rare countries, if not actually the only country in the world, where a day of culture is a national holiday. In Slovenia, literature is still the most prestigious and revered form

A special place in the Slovenian literature is occupied by Primož Trubar, who published the first book in the Slovenian language, and the poet France Prešeren, whose poem Zdravljica (A Toast) is the Slovenian anthem. In 2010, Ljubljana was the world book capital as selected by the UNESCO. And in 2012, Maribor was the European Capital of Culture.

Date: 17.08.2017 - 14.09.2017. Place: Piran, Koper The Tartini Festival is an international festival of chamber music dedicated to the memory of the life and spirit of Giuseppe Tartini. CITY OF WOMEN - 23RD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS Date: 06.10.2017 - 15.10.2017. Place: Ljubljana Every year, between 40 and 60 artists and theorists from all around the world participate in the event.

Slovenia has a very well-spread network of cultural institutions, organizations and associations, comparable to the culturally most developed European countries. The offer of cultural events in Slovenia is exceptionally diverse, pleasing even the most demanding visitors. Particularly in the summer, a series of world-class festivals are held in Slovenia, featuring appearances of world-renowned artists. 53

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1. GRADSKI DUH

najzanimljivijih činjenica

Dođite i pogledajte izbliza!

Djela poznatog arhitekte Jože Plečnika nalaze se posvuda po slovenskoj prijestolnici Ljubljani.

2. POZVONITE NA ZVONO I ZAŽELITE ŽELJU Fascinantno Bledsko jezero sa svojim otokom, mjesto je na kojem možete da pozvonite na crkveno zvono i zaželite želju.

3. MISTIČNA UMJETNOST Slavna veduta grada Pirana daje prikaz upečatljivog pogleda na morsku obalu ovog srednjovjekovnog bisera.

4.STJENOVITA ZEMLJA Jedinstveni kraški krajolik prostire se na površini od skoro 500 kvadratnih kilometara.

5. VRELA IZ DUBINE ZEMLJE Mnogobrojni izvori termalne vode, koja pri izbijanju na površinu ima temperaturu između 32 i 73°C, predstavljaju jedno od najvećih slovenskih blaga.

6. WOODOO Kočevje, magična netaknuta šuma, naša je očuvana prirodna baština.

7. PRA-PRA-PRAVINO Najstarije vino na svijetu je 400 godina staro vino iz Maribora.

8. KULT-TURA (TURA KROZ KULTURU) Kreativna raskrsnica evropskih Alpa, mediteranske i panonske nizije.

9. SRETNA VREMENA Braća Avsenik začetnici su novog muzičkog pravca u narodnoj muzici (vrsta polke), kombinujući harmoniku, trubu, klarinet, bas i gitaru. 54

1. URBAN SPIRIT The architecture of the famed Plečnik spread all over the capital city of Ljubljana.

2. RING THE BELL AND MAKE A WISH Fascinating lake Bled with its island, where you can ring the bell at the church and make a wish.

3. MYSTIC ART The famous veduta of Piran, this medieval pearl, gives a memorable seaside view.

hottest facts Come and take a closer look!

4. ROCKING LAND The unique Karst landscape stretches over approximately 500 square kilometres.

5. DEEP SPIRIT Numerous thermal water springs reaching the surface at 32 - 73°C are one of the greatest Slovenian treasures.

6. WOODOO The magical Kočevje virgin forest, our preserved natural heritage.

7. GREAT-GREAT-GRANDVINE The oldest vine in the world, the 400-year-old vine in Maribor.

8. CULTTOUR The creative crossroads of the European Alps, the Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain.

9. HAPPY TIMES The Avsenik Brothers established a new kind of folk music by combining piano accordion, trumpet, clarinet, bass and guitar.

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Potica POTICA ZAUZIMA PRVO MJESTO MEĐU TRADICIONALNIM PRAZNIČNIM KOLAČIMA U SLOVENIJI

POTICA TAKES FIRST PLACE AMONG THE TRADITIONAL FESTIVE PASTRIES IN SLOVENIA

Radi se o rolanom pecivu koje se pravi od dignutog tijesta, a puni se s bilo kojim od mnogobrojnih postojećih punjenja. Slovenske domaćice također vole peći potice i kada nisu praznici kako bi počastile svoje najmilije. Nije ih lako napraviti. Potrebna je predviđena količina punjenja kao i tijesta. Poznato je više od 80 različitih vrsta punjenja.

It's a rolled pastry made of leavened dough filled with any of a great variety of fillings. Slovenian housewives also love baking poticas at non-festive times to pamper their loved ones. It’s not easy to make one. You need just enough filling and just enough dough. More than 80 various types of fillings are known.

Najkarakterističnije slovenske potice napravljene su od oraha, lješnika, zmijske trave, sjemena maka, svježeg sira i drugih punjenja. Potica je svečani kolač i može se peći na dva načina: u pećnici ili direktno na ognjištu.

The most characteristic Slovenian poticas are made with walnut, hazelnut, tarragon, poppy seed, cottage cheese and other fillings. Potica is a festive pastry and can be baked in two ways: in the oven or directly on the hearth.

TRADICIONALNI SLOVENSKI RECEPT ZA POTICU OD ORAHA:

TRADITIONAL SLOVENIAN RECIPE FOR WALNUT POTICA:

SASTOJCI

INGREDIENTS

ZA DIZANO TIJESTO: 1 kg brašna 30 g svježeg kvasca 3-4 žumanjka 300 ml mlake vode 120 g maslaca 1 kašičica soli 2 kašike šećera masnoća za podmazivanje pleha

LEAVENED DOUGH: 1 kg flour 30 g fresh yeast 3-4 egg yolks 300 ml of lukewarm milk 120 g butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar lard for greasing a baking dish

ZA PUNJENJE: 600-700 g oraha 200 g meda 50 g šećera 100-200 ml mlijeka 1 jaje cimet malo ruma ili domaće rakije

FILLING: 600-700 g walnuts 200 g honey 50 g sugar 100-200 ml milk 1 egg cinnamon a dash of rum or homemade brandy

PRIPREMA Tijesto mora biti pripremljeno u toploj sobi. Pomiješajte brašno s kašičicom soli, a kvasac pomiješajte s kašičicom šećera, dvije kašike brašna i 50 ml mlake vode ili mlijeka. Ostavite na toplom mjestu da se digne. Napravite rupu u sredini brašna, pa u nju dodajte umućene žumanjke, kvasac, rastopljeni maslac i šećer. Dodajte mlaku vodu uz miješanje. Mijesite tijesto 15 minuta, ili dok se ne pojave mjehurići i tijesto se počne odvajati od zdjele. Pospite malo brašna po tijestu, prekrijte ga pamučnom krpom i ostavite na toplom mjestu da se podigne. Da biste pripremili punjenje, zgnječite ili sameljite orahe i prelijte s malo vrućeg zaslađenog mlijeka. Zagrijte med dok se ne rastopi. Dodajte med i cimet u orahe. Ostavite da se punjenje ohladi. Dodajte jedno ili dva jajeta u punjenje i temeljito promiješajte. Izvaljajte tijesto dok ne bude debljine ½ cm, pa razmažite toplo punjenje po njemu. Namotajte čvrsto i stavite ga u podmazani kalup. Ostavite da se potica polako podigne. Također će se dizati i tokom pečenja. Prije pečenja, premažite poticu s umućenim jajetom. Pecite jedan sat; kada je gotovo, ostavite ga u kalupu još 15 minuta da se ohladi. Po želji posipajte poticu sa šećerom u prahu. Prijatno!

PREPARATION The dough must be prepared in a warm room. Mix the flour with a teaspoon of salt and mix the yeast with a teaspoon of sugar and two tablespoons of flour and 50 ml of lukewarm water or milk. Leave in a warm place to rise. Make a hole in the middle of the flour; add whisked eggs, yeast, melted butter and sugar into the hole. Add the lukewarm milk while stirring. Beat the dough for 15 minutes or until bubbles appear and the dough separates from the bowl. Sprinkle some flour on the beaten dough; cover the dough with a cotton cloth and leave in a warm place to rise. To prepare the filling, crush or grind the walnuts and pour some hot sweetened milk over them. Heat up the honey until it liquefies. Add the honey and cinnamon to the walnuts. Leave the filling to cool off. Add one or two eggs to the filling and mix thoroughly. Roll out the dough until it is ½ cm thick and spread the warm filling over it. Roll tightly and put it in a greased mould. Leave the potica to rise slowly. It will also rise during baking. Before baking, cover the potica with a whisked egg. Bake for an hour; when finished, leave it in the mould for 15 minutes to cool off. Sprinkle the potica with powdered sugar if desired.Bon appétit! 57

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Sarajevo Film Festival Najbolji ljetni događaj!

Počasno Srce Sarajeva Sarajevo Film Festival svake godine dodjeljuje Počasno Srce Sarajeva. Nagrada se dodjeljuje pojedincima u znak priznanja za izuzetan doprinos afirmaciji i razvoju filmske industrije, te podršci i razvoju Sarajevo Film Festivala.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Početak SFF-a Priča o nastanku Sarajevo Film Festivala seže u vrijeme četverogodišnje opsade Sarajeva. Njenim koncem 1995. Obala Art Centar pokrenuo je festival kako bi dao svoj doprinos stvaranju bolje budućnosti – obnovi civilnog društva i održavanju kosmopolitskog duha glavnog grada BiH. Iako je možda teško povjerovati, ali u opkoljenom gradu tog 27. oktobra 1995. počeo se dizati prvi festival tokom kojeg je u Bosanskom kulturnom centru predstavljeno, prema dostupnim informacijama, 37 filmova iz 15 zemalja. Oko 15.000 gledatelja pokazalo je zainteresovanost za festival, čije su projekcije bile potpuno rasprodane.

The Start of SFF The story of Sarajevo Film Festival inception goes back to the period of 4-year siege of Sarajevo. At the end of the siege in late 1995., Obala Art Centre started the festival to contribute to the making of better future – rehabilitation of civil society and maintainance of cosmopolitan spirit of BiH's capital city. Although it may be hard to believe, the first festival commenced in the besieged city on 27 October 1995., during which, according to available information, 37 films from 15 countries were shown in Bosanski kulturni centar (Bosnian Culture Centre). Around 15.000 people showed their appreciation for the festival, and all the shows were completely sold out.

Every year Sarajevo Film Festival presents the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award. This award honours an individual for exceptional contribution to the affirmation and development of film and support in development of the Sarajevo Film Festival.

Sarajevo Film Festival The best summer event!

SFF 2017. Tribute To Joshua Oppenheimer SFF 2017. Posvećeno: Joshua Oppenheimer Sarajevo Film Festival s ponosom predstavlja program Posvećeno u okviru kojeg će ugostiti Joshuu Oppenheimera, koji će predstaviti ostvarenja koja su ga svrstala među najznačajnije filmske autore današnjice. Oppenheimer će se susresti s festivalskom publikom tokom predavanja i Q&A sesije, koji će biti organizovani u okviru programa Posvećeno. Filmovi Joshue

Oppenheimera The Act of Killing i The Look of Silence bit će prikazani i u okviru programa Suočavanje s prošlošću, a učesnici će imati priliku da nakon projekcija participiraju u razgovoru s ovim istaknutim filmskim autorom.

Sarajevo Film Festival proudly presents Tribute To Joshua Oppenheimer who will present his films that earned him a place among the most renowned filmmakers of today. In the scope of the Tribute to Programme Oppenheimer will meet Sarajevo Film Festival audience during a masterclass and Q&A session.Joshua Oppenheimer's films The Act of Killing and The Look of Silence will also be screened within the Dealing With the Past programme, and the participants will have the opportunity to meet this prominent filmmaker during a masterclass.

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Slavni gosti Defintivno najveće zvijezde Sarajevo Film Festivala bili su bivši supružnici Angelina Jolie i Brad Pitt. Oni su bili specijalni gosti 17. po redu festivala kada je popularnoj Angelini, koju je domaća publika posebno zavoljela zbog njenog potresnog filma o BiH nazvanog U zemlji krvi i meda, dodijeljena specijalna nagrada – Počasno Srce Sarajeva u Narodnom pozorištu.

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SFF 2017. Michel Franco, predsjednik žirija

SFF 2017 Michel Franco, President of the Jury

Jedan od najpriznatijih i najodlučnijih nezavisnih mladih filmskih stvaralaca Meksika, Michel Franco, predsjedavat će žirijem Takmičarskog programa - igrani film 23. Sarajevo Film Festivala, koji će se održati od 11. do 18. augusta.

One of Mexico's highest-profile and most resolutely independent young filmmakers, Michel Franco will head the Jury for the Competition Programme - Feature Film at the upcoming 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival, set to run 11-18 August 2017.

Michel Franco je rođen u Mexico Cityju 1979. godine. Filmskoj javnosti postao je poznat kao scenarista, reditelj i producent filmova After Lucia (dobitnik nagrade za najbolji film Un Certain Regard Cannes Film Festivala 2012. godine) i Chronic (dobitnik nagrade za najbolji scenarij Cannes Film Festivala 2015. godine).

Michel Franco was born in Mexico City in 1979. He has been critically acclaimed for the films he has written, directed and produced After Lucia (winner of the Best Film Award at Certain Regard, 2012 Cannes Film Festival) and Chronic (winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival).

Publika Sarajevo Film Festivala imat će priliku da pogleda njegov posljedni film, April’s Daughter, koji je prikazan u oficijelnoj selekciji ovogodišnjeg Cannes Film Festivala, gdje je osvojio nagradu žirija Un Certain Regard.

Sarajevo Film Festival audience will have the opportunity to see his most recent work April’s Daughter which was a part of the Official Selection of Cannes Film Festival 2017 and won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize.

Ex-couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were undoubtedly the major stars that ever appeared on Sarajevo Film Festival. They were the special guests of the 17th Festival, and attended the ceremony when the popular Angelina received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo in the National Theatre. This actress also won the hearts of domestic audience, creating a touching movie about B&H named In the Land of Blood and Honey.

Talents Sarajevo 2017

Talents Sarajevo 2017. Talents Sarajevo program pokrenut je u saradnji s Međunarodnim filmskim festivalom u Berlinu i programom Berlinale Talents. Tokom prethodnih deset godina postojanja program se kontinuirano razvijao i postepeno je prerastao u regionalno sjecište za upoznavanje i obuku perspektivnih filmskih radnika. Jedanaesti po redu Talents Sarajevo će tokom 23. Sarajevo Film Festivala ugostiti 70 perspektivnih glumaca, snimatelja, reditelja, montažera, filmskih kritičara, producenata i scenarista iz Jugoistočne Evrope i Južnog Kavkaza. Talents Sarajevo 2017. učesnicima će ponuditi bogat program master časova, diskusija, praktičnih radionica i filmskih projekcija koje će biti organizovane tokom održavanja Sarajevo Film Festivala.

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OPREDIJELJENA ZA RAD I STALNO USAVRŠAVANJE, TUMAČILA JE POTPUNO RAZLIČITE ULOGE OTKRIVAJUĆI SVOJE SKLONOSTI I POKAZUJUĆI KOLIKO MOŽE DATI KAO GLUMICA, DANAS ČLANICA ANSAMBLA KAMERNOG TEATRA 55, GDJE JE SVOJEVREMENO KAO TINEJDŽERKA GLEDAJUĆI PREDSTAVU POŽELJELA DA KARIJERU GRADI NA DASKAMA KOJE ŽIVOT ZNAČE Razgovarala: Elma ZEĆO Foto: Irfan Redžović “Pojavi se i uradi najbolje što možeš”, to je svjetonazor kojeg glumica Aida Bukva živi svakodnevno. U poslu je, veli, odgovorna prema sebi i svima ostalim, jer samo osjećaj odgovornosti može proizvesti osjećaj sigurnosti iz koje nastaje radost glumačke igre. “Čovjek želi da mu ono što radi donosi radost, ona je uvijek poenta. Samo tako možeš biti maštovit, briliantan na momente, dobar sebi i drugima”, govori naša sagovornica, kojoj je do sada zadovoljstvo bilo raditi s rediteljima poput Aleša Kurta, Kenana Kulenovića, Gradimira Gojera i Dine Mustafića.

NOVA ULOGA, NOVO PUTOVANJE Otkako ste se pojavili na glumačkoj sceni BiH u suštini ne mirujete. Viđali smo Vas u projektima različitih formata. Šta Vam je najviše pomoglo da sazrijete kao glumica? – Radno iskustvo u različitim projektima, različiti reditelji, različite ekipe, različiti koncepti u kojima svaki put počinješ od početka. Dok si mlađi, misliš da je u poslu kao s

trčanjem – što duže trčiš, lakše ti je, ali to, nažalost, u umjetnosti nije tako. Svaki put počinješ od nule, ali već s određenim granicama u glavi. Svako iskustvo vas uči novim lekcijama tako da u jednom trenutku znaš šta ne smiješ uraditi. Stoga je svaka nova uloga zasebno putovanje za koje su vam potrebne druge vještine. Vi ste prvu značajniju teatarsku ulogu dobili s 22 godine u nagrađenoj predstavi Buđenje proljeća, rediteljice Selme Spahić, u kojoj mladi glumci razotkrivaju bezosjećajnost savremenog društva. Koja vrsta teatarskog prelaženja granica bi Vam danas bila izazovna, deset godina kasnije? – Opet progovaranje o istini, našim aktuelnim problemima, našem mentalitetu. Prekoračenje granica nije više golotinja, ona je davno prevaziđena kako u profesiji tako i u privatnom životu ljudi. Sve je golo, sve je providno, živi se na društvenim mrežama bez čuvanja intime. Privatnost i intima potpuno nestaju kao koncept života. Umjetnost na ozbiljnim scenama preispituje ovu pojavu. Koja je to potreba da se javno živi život, da niko nema potrebu za introspekcijom, introverzijom? Vlada ekspanzija prema vani. Postojimo u očima drugih, dok samo za sebe iščezava. Ako slike neko nije vidio, to se nije ni desilo. A kakav je Vaš odnos prema društvenim mrežama? – Ponašam se onako kako danas nije tipično. Nemam naloge na Instagramu, Twitteru, a na svom Facebook profilu sam aktivna svakih nekoliko mjeseci. Ne volim da dijelim

privatnost i ne osjećam da moram dijeliti meni važne stvari, pogotovo s nepoznatim ljudima, i da na taj način budem odobrena. Ako imaš stotinu lajkova, mora da si super, ako imaš samo četiri, mora da si bezveze. Moj cilj je imati živ odnos s drugom osobom, da razmjenjujemo utiske, osjećanja, mišljenja. Dugo mogu da budem i sama, jer u glavi imam toliko zanimacija da uvijek mogu raditi i da mi nikada ne bude dosadno.

KOMPLETNA GLUMAČKA LIČNOST U Kamernom teatru 55, čijem ansamblu pripadate, igrate u dvije predstave aktuelnog repertoara – romantičnoj komediji i crnoj komediji. Šta Vam više prija? – Romantična komedija je divan žanr na kojem se može izgraditi cijeli život, što je, naprimjer, pokazao davno snimani film You’ve Got Mail s Tom Hanksom i Meg Ryan. Crna komedija je drugačija, ona je montipajtonovska, misterbinovska, nadrealistična, intrigantnija i teža za usvojiti. Istina o kojoj progovara iz svoje intelektualne dubine uvijek je ozbiljna, ali da se prikaže na dramski način teško bi je ko htio gledati, zato se mora podložiti komediji. Na koji način ste Vi osjetili: želim da glumim? – Dok sam kao tinejdžerka gledala predstavu u Kamernom teatru 55, prema mom sjećanju radilo se o Premijeri, osjetila sam toliko jaku sinergiju među glumcima da sam poželjela da budem na sceni. To je

RITUAL PRIJE PREDSTAVE “Godinama sam imala običaj da provjerim svoje rekvizite prije predstave, iako svako pozorište ima profesionalnog rekvizitera koji sve besprijekorno postavi na svoje mjesto. No, na taj način sam se osjećala sigurnom i opuštenom. Šta god da radiš, svrha rituala prije predstave treba da bude opuštanje.”

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“Jednom sam vidjela Dževada Karahasana kako prolazi ulicom sam sa sobom nasmijan. Dirnula me je ta njegova sreća, odnosno zadovoljstvo ozbiljnog pisca koji zalazi u godine, koje dobro nosi. U mojim očima bio je u dobrom prostoru i to je nešto što bih za sebe poželjela jednoga dana.”

mentalnu higijenu, vraćaju me skromnosti, poniznosti i ljubavi prema čovjeku. Tu su i filmovi i muzika kojom sebe liječim, nije bitno koja je – filmska, klasična, moderna, jazz ili hip hop. Pamtite li nesvakidašnje situacije sa svojih putovanja? – Od svih gradova u kojima sam bila najviše me je začudio Sankt Peterburg. Koliko je Evropa, toliko je iščašeni dio svijeta. U izlozima sam masovno viđala cipele okrenute prema unutra, odnosno spolja im vidiš samo pete. Shvatila sam da se od mušterije očekuje da uđe. To je mudro. Cipele su tu, ali ti ih ne vidiš. U kakvom filmu biste voljeli zaigrati jednog dana?

moj prvi impuls. Nikada nisam imala viziju filma. Željela sam pozorište, daske, da tu glumim. Nisam željela ni da budem poznata niti ono što dolazi sa statusom poznate osobe, da imam automobile, bazene, da me ljudi prepoznaju na ulici. Željela sam da i ja izvodim jednog dana magiju koju sam tada doživjela. Koji je najbolji savjet koji ste dobili od starijeg kolege, kolegice? – Tek kada sam završavala akademiju Dragan Marinković mi je rekao da nikada ništa ne odbijam na početku karijere. ‘Sve što ti se ponudi, prihvati, a s vremenom ćeš osjetiti šta ti više leži. Sama ćeš pronaći svoj put.’ I bio je upravu. Put se gradi od početka kada znaju nastati greške ako mlad glumac dobije veliku ulogu zbog čega može biti pod velikim pritiskom ili pomisliti da je poseban. Bolje je kada se osvaja stepenica po stepenica. Zahvaljujući tom procesu 64

postaješ sigurniji, čvrstiji, potkovaniji izrastajući u potpuno zaokruženu glumačku personu, koja nije neurotična, sklona alkoholizmu ili anksioznostima.

– Voljela bih da igram u filmu gdje je reditelj odabrao jednu temu i u nju duboko zašao. Takav je film Manchester by the Sea s Casey Afflecom za kojeg je dobio Oscara. Uvijek će fenomen biti emocija, nečije srce, nečija duša na ekranu.

Doimate se borbenom osobom. – I to svojim načinom života dokazujem. Ne pripadam nikome. Moji prvi projekti su bili s outsajderima, amaterima, uslovno rečeno, dok nisam stigla do pozorišta koje slovi za zaštićenu instituciju. I dalje su moji projekti izleti bilo gdje, jer me zanima iskustvo koje će mi pomoći da rastem na način koji je iskren i autentičan. Nije problem i ako pogriješim, jer sam čovjek kojemu je opet najvažnije da njegova svijest u osnovi bude plemenita. Kako izgleda Vaš bijeg u zonu komfora? – Najčešće je to bijeg u literaturu. Volim da čitam. Knjige mi održavaju

Energija koja osvaja “Želim biti zadovoljna, jer zadovoljstvo otvara prostor za manifestaciju dobrih stvari. Sve dok je čovjek u grču, ništa se ne može desiti. Grč blokira njegovu dobru energiju.”

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Playful Heart of an

Actor

“Show up and do the best that you can”, that’s the worldview that actress Aida Bukva lives on a daily basis. In work, she says, she is responsible to herself and to everyone else, because only a sense of responsibility can produce a sense of security from which the joy of an acting game springs. “A man wants to do what brings him joy, that is always the point. That is the only way you can be imaginative, brilliant at moments, good to yourself and others”, says our interviewee, who so far has had the pleasure of working with directors such as Aleš Kurt, Kenan Kulenović, Gradimir Gojer and Dino Mustafić.

NEW PART, NEW JOURNEY Ever since you have appeared on the acting scene of BH, you are essentially constantly active. We’ve seen you in projects of different formats. What helped you the most to mature as an actress?

DEVOTED TO WORK AND CONTINUOUS TRAINING, SHE INTERPRETED COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ROLES, REVEALING HER PREFERENCES AND SHOWING HOW MUCH SHE CAN GIVE AS AN ACTRESS, NOW A MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER THEATRE 55 (KAMERNI TEATAR 55) ENSEMBLE, WHERE, BACK WHEN SHE WAS A TEENAGER, SHE SAW A PLAY AND WANTED TO BUILD HER CAREER ON THE STAGE BOARDS Razgovarala: Elma ZEĆO, Photo by: Irfan Redžović

– Work experience in different projects, different directors, different teams, different concepts in which you start from the beginning every time. When you are younger, you think that work is like running - the longer you run, the easier it is to you, but unfortunately, in art it is not like that. Every time you start from scratch, but already with certain boundaries in your head. Each experience teaches you new lessons so that at one point you know what you must not do. Therefore, each new role is a separate journey for which you need different skills. You got your first significant theatrical role at the age of 22, in the award-winning play Spring Awakening, by director Selma Spahić, in which young actors reveal the insensitivity of modern society. What kind of theatrical crossing of lines would be challenging for you today, ten years later? 65

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Ritual before the show “For years I have had the habit of checking my props before the show, although every theatre has a professional propman who flawlessly puts everything in its place. But it made me feel safe and relaxed. Whatever you do, the purpose of the ritual before the show should be relaxation.”

– Again talking about truth, our current problems, our mentality. Nudity is no longer crossing the lines, it has long been overcome in both the profession and the private life of people. Everything is naked, everything is transparent, people live lives on social networks without holding on to their intimacy. The art on serious stages examines this phenomenon. Where does the need to publicly live a life come from, doesn’t anybody have any need for introspection, introversion? The expansion towards the outside rules. We exist in the eyes of others, while living for ourselves is fading away. If the photos are not seen, it did not happen. And what is your relationship with social networks? – I behave in the way that is not typical today. I do not have profiles on Instagram and Twitter, and on my Facebook profile I’m active every few months. I do not like to share my privacy and I do not feel that I have to share important things with others, especially with strangers, and to be approved for it. If you have a hundred likes, you must be great, if you have only four, you must be insignificant. My goal is to have a live relationship with another person, to exchange impressions, feelings, opinions. I can be alone for a long time, because in my head I have so much that interests me, that I can always work and never be bored.

A COMPLETE ACTING PERSONALITY In Kamerni teatar 55, to whose ensemble you belong to, you play in two plays of the current repertoire – a romantic comedy and a black comedy. What suits you better? – Romantic comedy is a wonderful genre on which you can build your whole life, which, for example, was shown in a film from long time ago, You’ve Got Mail with Tom Hanks and

Meg Ryan. Black comedy is different, it is MontyPythonian, MisterBeanian, surreal, more intriguing and harder to adopt. The truth that is told from its intellectual depths is always serious, but to be presented as a drama, hardly anyone would want to see it, which is why it must be subjected to comedy. How did you get to feel: I want to act? – When I watched a play as a teenager in Kamerni teatar 55, which as I recall was Premiere, I felt such a strong synergy among the actors that I wanted to be on the stage. That was my first impulse. I never had a vision of film. I wanted a theatre, its boards, to act there. I did not want to be famous either nor all that comes along with the status of a well-known person, to have cars, swimming pools, to have people recognize me on the street. I wanted to one day also make magic that I then experienced. What is the best advice you got from an older colleague? – When I was completing my studies at the acting Academy, Dragan Marinković told me not to refuse anything at the start of my career. ‘Accept all that they offer, and over time you will feel what agrees with you. You will find your way by yourself. ‘ And he was right. The path is built from the beginning when the mistakes can be made if a young actor gets a big role, for which he can be under great pressure or think that he is special. It is better to win it step by step. Thanks to this process, you become more secure, more solid, more adjusted, growing into a completely rounded acting persona who is not neurotic, prone to alcoholism or anxiety. You seem feisty. – And I prove that with my lifestyle. I do not belong to anyone. My first projects were with outsiders, amateurs, conditionally speaking, until I reached the theatre that is known

Energy that wins “I want to be satisfied, because satisfaction opens up the space for the manifestation of good things. As long as person is cramped, nothing can happen. The cramps block person’s good energy.” to be a protected institution. My projects are still trips to anywhere, because I’m interested in the experience that will help me grow in a way that is honest and authentic. It is not a problem even if I make a mistake, because I am a human who is, once again, concerned that his consciousness is noble in essence. What does your escape to the comfort zone look like? – It is most often the escape to literature. I like reading. The books maintain my mental hygiene, they bring me back to modesty, humility and love towards mankind. There are also movies and music that I heal myself with, regardless of its type - movie, classic, modern, jazz or hip hop. Do you recall any unusual situations from your travels? – Of all the cities that I’ve been to, I was most perplexed by St. Petersburg. As much as it is Europe, it is also a twisted part of the world. In the shop windows I kept seeing shoes facing inwards, i.e. placed so that you can only see their heels from the outside. I realised that it is because the customer is supposed to come in. That’s wise. Shoes are there, but you do not see them. What movie would you like to star in one day? – I would like to star in a movie where the director chose one theme and took to it in depth. Such is the movie Manchester by the Sea with Casey Affleck for which he won an Oscar. The phenomenon will always be emotion, one’s heart, one’s soul on the screen. 67

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BIH NIJE SAMO ZEMLJA BOGATA PRIRODNIM LJEPOTAMA, KULTURNO-HISTORIJSKIM SPOMENICIMA, NEGO I PODNEBLJE NA KOJEM MOŽETE DOŽIVJETI DINAMIČNE TRENUTKE. NIJE VAŽNO DA LI STE AVANTURISTA, SPORTSKI REKREATIVAC, PROFESIONALAC, ŠALJIVDŽIJA U POTRAZI ZA DRUŠTVOM I ZABAVOM..., OVDJE ĆE SVAČIJA DUŠA NAĆI ONO ŠTO JE USREĆUJE.

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BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA IS A COUNTRY RICH IN NATURAL RESOURCES AND HISTORIC AND CULTURAL MONUMENTS, BUT IT IS ALSO A COUNTRY WITH LOTS OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES YOU CAN TAKE PART IN. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU ARE AN ADVENTURER, AN AMATEUR OR PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE, OR A PERSON WHO LOVES TO JOKE AROUND AND IS IN SEARCH OF PEOPLE TO HANG OUT WITH AND FUN THINGS TO DO... ANYONE CAN FIND THINGS THAT MAKE THEM HAPPY HERE. 68

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Put kroz kanjon predstavlja kombinaciju aktivnosti: plivanje, ronjenje, penjanje, hodanje, skakanje u vodu i spuštanje s konopcem. Na rijeci Jablanička Bijela postoje savršene mogućnosti da doživite svu netaknutu prirodu koju nudi Bosna i Hercegovina. Canyoning is a combination of activities such as swimming, diving, climbing, walking and jumping into water and going down ropes. Canyoning on Jablanička Bijela River is the perfect setting to experience all of the untouched nature Bosnia and Herzegovina has to offer

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Posjećujete li BiH kao pasionirani ljubitelj paraglajdinga, atraktivne planine privući će vas svojom energijom da se otisnete i posmatrate ovozemaljska prirodna i čovjekova djela. Tandem letovi izvrstan su uvod u ovaj sport, ili samo jednu zabavnu aktivnost, ukoliko ste u potrazi za nečim uzbudljivim što želite uraditi. If you are a passionate paragliding enthusiast and you come to Bosnia and Herzegovina for a visit, you will be tempted by its gorgeous mountains to set off and float around gazing at the planet’s natural wonders and man-made objects. Tandem flights are a great introduction into the sport or just a fun activity if you're looking for something exciting to do.

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Hidrospiding je perfektna kombinacija izazova i zabave. Nudi jedinstveno iskustvo na rijeci koja jedino hidrospiding moĹže ponuditi. Hidrospiding na rijeci Neretvi nudi izazove u bijeloj vodi avanturistima i osobama koje tragaju za uzbuÄ&#x2018;enjem. Hydrospeeding is the perfect combination of challenging and fun. It offers a unique experience with the river that only hydrospeeding can offer. Hydrospeeding on the Neretva River offers whitewater challenges for adventurous, thrill seekers

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Udahnite čist zrak, osjetite miris cvijeća, lišća, borova, jezera..., dok putujete na leđima jednog od najboljih čovjekovih prijatelja – konja. Duša će vam biti puna, a ljupka konekcija s konjem ulijevati osjećaj sigurnosti galopirajući sve dalje i dalje. U svijet jahanja mogu vas uvesti brojni konjički klubovi u zemlji. Breathe in the fresh air, smell the scent of flowers, leaves, pine trees, and the lakes as you travel on horseback— horses are one of man’s best friends. You will thrive, and the delightful connection you make with the horse that you are riding will bring you a feeling of safety as you gallop across the field. Numerous riding clubs across the country can introduce you to the world of horseback riding.

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Karting je stvoren za zabavu, no iako ste dobar vozač, da biste postali neko kome će se diviti morat ćete provesti malo duže vremena na kartodromu. Kako je trkanje skup sport, karting vam pruža mogućnost da na najjednostavniji način izrazite svog unutrašnjeg Lewisa Hamiltona. To možete i kod nas. Kart racing is meant to be fun, but even if you are a good driver, you would need to spend quite some time at kart racing circuits to become someone people will come to admire. Being an expensive sport, kart racing gives you the opportunity to show your hidden Lewis Hamilton skills in the simplest way possible. You can do that here too.

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Paintball je pun pogodak za kombinovani doživljaj zabave i napetosti, djetinjastog uživanja u igri i avanturističkog duha. Pogled lijevo, desno, provlačenje u pognutom položaju, a onda ‘neprijatelja’ pogodite kuglicom ispunjenom bojom. Šareno zadovoljstvo očekuje vas i na domaćim poligonima. www.srca.ba Paintball is a big hit for people wishing to combine fun and adrenaline as well as adventure and the childlike excitement the game brings to its players. You take a look to the right, then to the left, you stoop through narrow openings, and then you shoot at the ‘enemy’ with brightly-colored paintballs. A colorful experience awaits you at our playgrounds as well.

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Plovida kroz prirodu u BiH ravna je najboljim nezaboravnim doživljajima. Ne samo da će vam vrisnuti adrenalin od popularnog raftinga na riječnim biserima poput Une, Neretve, Tare i Vrbasa, već će u vama probuditi osjećaje divljenja prema prirodi dok se budete vozali kanjonima, bukovima, slapovima zelenog krajolika. Taking a boat trip along the Bosnian and Herzegovinian rivers matches the greatest and most unforgettable adventures of your life. Not only will you feel your adrenaline skyrocket as you go white-water rafting down our “pearls”, such as the Una, Neretva, Tara and Vrbas Rivers, but you will also come to admire the nature as you paddle down the scenic green canyons, rapids and cascades.

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Ko jednom osjeti bh. stijene, velike su šanse da se zaljubi u sportsko penjanje. Moderno slobodno penjanje ne obuhvata samo sportske aspekte, nego jednu cijelu životnu dimenziju u kojoj se isprepliću osjećaji slobode, kreativnosti, spontanosti i hedonizma. Whenever someone gets a feel of Bosnian and Herzegovinian boulders once, chances are great that they fall in love with sport climbing. The modern practice of free climbing involves not only sport activities, but also an entire dimension of life which intertwines a sense of freedom, creativity, spontaneity and hedonism

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Krenite na Jeep safari – off road tour – kako biste otkrili ljepote bosanskohercegovačkih predjela. Osjetit ćete strujanje adrenalina vašim venama. Za to vrijeme pored vas će se smjenjivati raznolike slike pejzaža. Head out on a jeep safari – off road tour – to discover Bosnia and Herzegovina's picturesque landscapes. You will feel the adrenaline rush in your veins as you drive through various landscapes changing right before your eyes

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A zašto ne biste znamenitosti BiH posmatrali iz drugog ugla – iz vazduha? Za manje vremena više ćete vidjeti i doživjeti nesvakidašnju avanturu koje ćete se sjećati cijelog života. Is there a reason for you not to see Bosnian and Herzegovinian landmarks from a different perspective—from a bird's eye view? In a short time, you will get to see quite a lot and have an unforgettable adventure that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

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SARAJEVO Evropski Jerusalem

Grad velikih monoteističkih religija, to je bh. prijestolnica, jedna od zasigurno rijetkih u cijelom svijetu gdje se istovremeno mogu čuti ezan, poziv na molitvu s munare, i crkvena zvona. Sarajevo kroz svoju historiju nije vraćalo nikoga ko se našao u nevolji. Tako su već krajem 15. vijeka, po protjerivanju sa svojih ognjišta iz Španije i Portugala, prvi Jevreji pristigli u Sarajevo bili Sefardi, dok dolaskom Austro-ugarske monarhije u 19. vijeku stižu Aškenazi iz centralne Evrope. Zahvaljujući suživotu islama, kršćanstva i judaizma Sarajevo je u jednom trenutku poprimilo svojom strukturom izgled šarolikog mozaika, koji će postati njegovo osnovno obilježje. Da biste vidjeli njegove krasne vjerske građevine, dovoljno je da prošetate užom jezgrom grada, gdje se nalaze znameniti tragovi katoličanstva, pravoslavlja, islama i judaizma. 80

Saborna crkva Presvete Bogorodice Malo se zna o tome da je jedan od najvećih pravoslavnih hramova na Balkanu građen na inicijativu stanovnika Sarajeva. Dešavalo se to u periodu od 1863. do 1874., a po odobrenju sultana Abdula Aziza. Graditelj crkve bio je Andrej Damjanov iz makedonske porodice cijenjenih graditelja Renzovski za koje se vežu mnoge lijepe crkve u regionu. Današnji izgled Saborne crkve Presvete Bogorodice djelimično se razlikuje

od prvobitnog. Građena od kamena, svojevremeno je bila prekrivena olovnim krovom, no u vrijeme Prvog svjetskog rata Austrijanci su skinuli olovo, uključujući zvona i pokrili crkvu limom. Nakon toga je 1921. godine izvršena prva rekonstrukcija kada su, između ostalog, postavljena nova zvona težine 2.800 kg, 1.600 kg i 750 kg, te bakarni krov. I danas se u crkvi nalaze ikone, koje je 1873. arhimandrit Sava Kostanović donio iz Rusije.

skog sandžaka. Begova džamija ima reputaciju jedne od najznačajnijih građevina islamske arhitekture na Balkanu. Gradili su je dubrovački majstori prema projektu u to vrijeme poznatog istanbulskog arhitekte, koji se zvao Adžem Esir Ali. U vrijeme Bajrama, Begova džamija postaje značajna svim muslimanima BiH, jer se iz nje uživo prenosi svečana ceremonija.

Katedrala Srca Isusova

Nekada treća sinagoga po veličini u Evropi izgrađena je 1902. godine na lijevoj obali rijeke Miljacke, između mostova Drvenija i Ćumurija. U pseudomaurskom stilu, četiri ugaone kupole i ornamentalnim reljefima na fasadi zgrade, rađena je prema projektu čuvenog arhitekte Karla

Sagrađena u neogotičkom stilu 1889. godine, Katedrala Srca Isusova predstavlja stolnu crkvu Vrhbosanske nadbiskupije. Dva zvonika visoka 43,2 metra nalaze se u njenom pročelju. Dok zapadni zvonik ima zvono teško 2,5 tone, u istočnom je pet manjih zvona. Iznad glavnog ulaza u katedralu ističe se luk i bogato uređena rozeta s dekorativnim staklenim vitražom, a u sklopu donjeg dijela rozete stoji kip Srca Isusova. Pored ulaza u poštovanu vjersku građevinu, čiji trg uvijek vrvi od života, podignut je spomenik nekadašnjem poglavaru katoličke crkve, papi Ivanu Pavlu II, koji je posjetio Sarajevo 1997. godine. U Katedrali Srca Isusova nalazi se grobnica Josipa Štadlera, vrhbosanskog nadbiskupa s početka 20. vijeka, koji je inicirao izgradnju ovog objekta.

Aškenaška sinagoga

Gazi Husrev-begova džamija Impresivan spomenik islamske arhitekture nalazi se na Baščaršiji. Kvadratnog je oblika, ukrašen kupolom prečnika od 13 metara, šadrvanom u dvorištu, ističući se visinom od 26 metara. Begova džamija, kako je u narodu zovu, izgrađena je još 1530. godine, a slovi za prvu džamiju u svijetu koja je dobila električno osvjetljenje, što se desilo 1898. godine. Predstavlja zadužbinu Gazi Husrev-bega, upravnika BosanParžika, koji ju je zamišljao poput templa u Budimpešti. Za gradnju je bio zadužen Ludwig Jungwirth, a unutrašnju obradu i oslikavanje Ludwig Oisner. Nadrabin dr. Samuel Vesel obavio je osvećenje znamenite vjerske građevine na čijoj se istočnoj strani, okrenut prema Jerusalemu, nalazi Aron Hakodeš – sveti ormar sa svetom knjigom Torom. U Aškenaškoj sinagogi služe se redovni vjerski obredi, dok se u Starom jevrejskom hramu obilježavaju veliki praznici, između ostalih, jevrejska Nova godina Roš Hašana, te praznik pokajanja, praštanja i pomirenja Jom Kipur. 81

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Congregational Church of the Holy Mother of God (Saborna crkva Presvete Bogorodice) Not many people know that one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans was built at the initiative of Sarajevans. Following an order from Sultan Abdul Aziz, the construction work took place from 1863 to 1874.

SARAJEVO The European Jerusalem

The Bosnian and Herzegovinian capital, the city of the great monotheistic religions, is surely one of the rare capitals in the world where you can hear the adhan, a call to prayer from the minaret, and church bells at the same time. Throughout history, Sarajevo never turned its back on anyone who was in trouble. At the turn of the 15th century, having been expelled from their homes in Spain and Portugal, the first Jews who came to Sarajevo were Sephardic Jews, while Askenazi Jews from Central Europe arrived with the Austro-Hungarians in the 19th century. At one point, due to the coexistence of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, structure-wise, Sarajevo turned into a colorful mosaic, which became its main feature. You can see its wonderful places of worship just by taking a stroll down the streets in the city center where iconic structures of Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Islam and Judaism are located. 82

The church was built by Andrej Damyanov, who came from a family of esteemed builders, the Renzovski family, associated with many beautiful churches in the Balkans. At present, the Congregational Church of the Holy Mother of God looks somewhat different from what it looked like originally. Made of stone, it had a lead-covered roof back then; however, during the First World War, the Austrians took the lead roof down, including the lead church bells, and covered the roof with sheet metal. Then, in 1921, it was reconstructed for the first time, and new church bells, among other things, were set up weighing 2,800 kg, 1,600 kg and 750 kg. The icons on display at the church to this day are the ones that Archimandrite Sava KostanoviÄ&#x2021; brought from Russia in 1873.

Sacred Heart Cathedral (Katedrala Srca Isusova) Built in the neo-Gothic style in 1889, the Sacred Heart Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vrhbosna. Two 43,2-meter-high bell towers are located on the front façade. The bell in the west bell tower weighs 2,5 tons, whereas the east tower contains five smaller bells. Above the main entrance to the cathedral, there is a prominent arch and a richly decorated rosette with stained glass, while a statue of Jesus is placed at the bottom of the rosette. Next to the entrance to the much respected religious edifice, located on the square which is always full of life, there is a monument dedicated to a former head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope John Paul II, who visited Sarajevo in 1997. Josip Štadler, Archbishop of Vrhbosna from the early 20th century, who initiated the construction of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, was buried in it.

Askenazi Synagogue The Askenazi Synagogue, built in 1902 on the left banks of the Miljacka River, between the Drvenija and Ćumurija bridges, used to be the third largest synagogue in Europe. Built in the Pseudo-Moorish architectural style based on the design of Karl Paržik, a renowned architect, who designed it to resemble the temple in Budapest, it has four corner domes and is coated with relief ornaments. Ludwig Jungwirth was in charge of the exterior construction work, whereas Ludwig Oisner was entrusted with interior finishes and paintings. Chief Rabbi Dr. Samuel Vesel consecrated this famous religious edifice. Its east side, facing Jerusalem, houses Aron HaKodesh, a cabinet where the Torah is kept. Regular religious services are performed in the Ashkenazi Synagogue, while the Old Jewish Temple hosts major holidays, among others, the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, forgiveness and reconciliation. 83

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Wiener Café BEČKO, A U SRCU SARAJEVA Piše: Elma ZEĆO

ečki kafe kao gastronomski objekat tipična je bečka institucija gradeći i do danas važan dio tradicije austrijske prijestolnice. No, istini za volju, ona to čini i šire.

JEDNA PRIČA, DVIJE STRANE SVIJETA Kako dvije prijateljske zemlje – Austriju i BiH – veže zajednička historija, svojim konceptom enterijera kojeg krasi stil elegancije i udobnosti, izvrsno se uklapala u hotelijersko-ugostiteljsku zamisao poduzetnika iz Berlina, Muniba Preljevića, kada je odlučio u Sarajevu napraviti Hotel baštinu "Ovo malo duše". Njegova namjera bila je spojiti Istok i Zapad dočaravajući itekako bogatu zaostavštinu dinamične prošlosti BiH tokom koje su se smjenjivale različite imperije. Svaka od njih ostavila je svoje obrise vidljive i u turističkoj zoni grada gdje samo jedna tanka 84

linija dijeli stari bazar, Baščaršiju, nastalu u vrijeme Osmanskog carstva, od centra koji sugeriše zapadniju arhitekturu. Na sličan način, u preuređenoj austrougarskoj vili koja je napravljena 1894. godine, odvojeni su topla Hotel baština "Ovo malo duše" i lijepi Wiener Café. Ideja je svoj finalni oblik dobila u saradnji s arhitekticom Lejlom Krstić, tako da hotelski dio predstavlja Orijent, dok je Wiener Café odličje Zapada.

STIL KOJI PRIVLAČI Skoro sve je ovdje dekorisano kao u klasičnom bečkom kafeu. Kada uđete, vašu pažnju na prvi pogled privući će raritet – stariji klavir svijetle smeđe boje, namijenjen za note klasične i opuštajuće muzike, koji krasi središnji dio prizemlja kafea. Okolo sjede gosti, dok s desne strane tiho zveckaju šoljice kafe šireći miris ovoga puta sarajevskog autohtonog duha. Vjero-

vatno je zato Wiener Café jedino mjesto gdje možete popiti kafu Sabahušu, Kajmakušu, Razgovorušu, Dočekušu, Razgalicu i završiti dan s Jacijušom. Već na sprat kafea vode vas čelične kružne stepenice koje izgledaju kao umjetničko djelo. Potom ulazite u kontemplativan ambijent s udobnim foteljama, retro stolicama, mramornim stolovima i ogledalima prošlog vijeka. Svega ovdje ima dovoljno, a ničega previše. Ima i novih, ali i starijih predmeta zbog kojih je vlasnik Munib zajedno sa

svojim kreativnim timom prešao kilometre kako bi došao u posjed vrijednih antikviteta. To je stil Wiener Caféa, koji naprosto poziva na svakodnevna druženja prijatelja, mladića i djevojaka, bračnih parova i poslovnih ljudi. Ali, on je i mjesto s kojim se također upoznaju svi putujući gosti Hotel baštine “Ovo malo duše”, jer im se upravo tu priređuje ukusni doručak, bilo da je engleski, bosanski, sarajevski, bečki ili bio doručak. Garantovano, svako će naći ono što mu odgovara i poželjet će da ponovo dođe, jer nivo profesionalnosti na koji je vrijedni tim

na čelu s Mirhadom Arnautovićem izdigao rad u Wiener Caféu osvaja za sva vremena. U ljetnoj sezoni goste Wiener Caféa privlači da sjede ispred ulaza gdje je napravljena mala ljetna bašta, idealno mjesto za osvježavanje pored kojeg se smjenjuju slike života inspirativne Baščaršije na koju stižu stanovnici cijelog svijeta. Ovoliko raznolikosti teško će biti bilo gdje pronaći. Vrijeme je da se i sami uvjerite.

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VIENNESE, YET IN THE HEART OF SARAJEVO Written by: Elma ZEĆO

iennese Café as a food and drink facility is a typical Viennese institution, building even to this day an important part of the tradition of the Austrian capital. But, the truth be told, it does so in an even wider context.

ONE STORY, TWO SIDES OF THE WORLD Since the two friendly countries - Austria and Bosnia & Herzegovina - have a common history, its concept of interior design that is characterised by a style of elegance and comfort, was very well suited to the hotel and catering idea of the Berlin-based entrepreneur, Munib Preljević, when he decided to make a Hotel heritage in Sarajevo called Ovo malo duše (This bit of soul). His intention was to blend together the East and the West by imparting

a wealth of legacy to the dynamic past of BH during which different empires changed. Each of them has left its contours visible in the tourist area of the city, where only one thin line divides the old bazaar, Baščarsija, originated in the time of the Ottoman Empire, from the centre which suggests a more Western architecture. Similarly, in the renovated Austro-Hungarian villa, which was built in 1894, the warm Hotel heritage Ovo malo duše is separated from the beautiful Wiener Café. The idea got its final shape in co-operation with architect Lejla Krstić, so the hotel part represents the Orient, while the Wiener Café characterises the West.

STYLE THAT ATTRACTS Almost everything here is decorated just like in a classic Viennese Café. As you enter, your attention is immeditely drawn to a rarity - an old piano of light brown colour, intended for classical and relaxing music notes, which adorns the central part of the ground floor of the Café. The guests sit around it, while on the right, the soft clatter of the coffee cups is heard, spreading the aroma of Sarajevo's autochthonous spirit. This is probably why Wiener Café is the only place where you can drink coffees called Sabahuša (Dawn one), Kajmakuša (Creamy one), Razgovoruša (Chatty one), Dočekuša (Welcoming one), Razgalica (Humouring one) and finish the day with Jacijuša (Time to go to sleep one).

The steel circular stairs that look like a work of art lead you to the upper floor of the Café. There you enter into the contemplative ambiance with comfortable armchairs, retro chairs, marble tables and mirrors of the past century. There is enough here of everything and too much of nothing. There are also new and old items for which the owner Munib, along with his creative team, traveled miles to get to valuable antiques. This is the style of the Wiener Café, which simply invites to everyday socialising of friends, young men and women, married couples and business people. But it is also a place that all the traveling guests of the Hotel heritage Ovo malo duše get to meet because this is where their tasty breakfast is prepared, whether it is English, Bosnian, Sarajevan, Viennese or a simple breakfast. It is guaranteed that everyone will find something that suits them and that will want to come back again, because the level of professionalism that a hard-working team led by Mirhad Arnautović brings to the work in Wiener Café wins for all time. In the summer season, guests of the Wiener Café are attracted to sitting in front of the entrance, in a small summer garden, an ideal place for refreshments, alongside with the pictures of life inspired by the fascinating Baščaršija, visited by the inhabitants of the whole world. It will be hard to find such a level of diversity anywhere. It is time to come and see for yourself. Wiener Café Mudželeti Mali No. 2 71000 SARAJEVO Tel: + 387 33 972 800 Fax: + 387 33 232 429 www.ovo-malo-duse.com 87

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Konjic

Grad koji spaja Hercegovinu s Bosnom

NA POMEN BILO KOJE HERCEGOVAČKE ČARŠIJE, PRVA ASOCIJACIJA JE SUNCE. IAKO NA GRANICI S HLADNIJOM BOSNOM, U TOM SMISLU NI KONJIC NIJE IZUZETAK, MADA GA ZIMI ZNAJU OBGRLITI NIŽE TEMPERATURE U ODNOSU NA JUŽNIJE ČARŠIJE

Granica između regionalnih dijelova Bosne i Hercegovine najupečatljivija je na ovom području. Zbog toga vam se može desiti da upravo zimi prolaskom kroz tunel, koji iz Konjica vodi do Sarajevskog kantona, doživite totalnu transformaciju vremenskih prilika svjedočeći već napadalom snijegu.

Brojni nacionalni spomenici Konjic je jedan od najstarijih gradova naše zemlje i nemoguće je jednim tekstom reći kojim sve znamenitostima baštini njegova 88

općina, posebno ako se uzme u obzir podatak da arheološki tragovi sežu i četiri hiljade godina unazad. O ovom gradu prijatnom za šetnju prvi pisani tragovi datiraju još iz 1382. godine, a smatra se da je nastao kao pogranična varoš humske države na važnom putu koji je povezivao Bosnu s Dubrovnikom. U srednjem vijeku bio je pod vlašću Sandalja Hranića, vojvode bosanskog kraljevstva, kojeg je nakon njegove smrti naslijedio Stjepan Vukčić – Kosača. Već u 15. vijeku stižu Osmanlije i počinju praviti graditeljske cjeline tipične za to vrijeme, poput hanova i karavansaraja, no i svi kasniji periodi histori-

je ostavili su ovdje svoja obilježja. Prolazeći kroz grad, vašem pogledu neće promaći atraktivni nacionalni spomenik – stara Kamena ćuprija sagrađena 1682. godine. Svojom pričom prošla je kroz različite etape sloveći i za remek djelo arhitekture 17. vijeka. No, 1945. godine prilikom povlačenja činom bombardovanja ruše je njemački vojnici. Tada su ostali sačuvani samo kameni stubovi, a obnovljena je u potpunosti 2009. godine. U središtu Konjica nalazi se vjerska graditeljska cjelina, još jedan nacionalni spomenik – Franjevački samostan i crkva sv. Ivana Krstitelja. Za razliku od zgrade današnjeg samostana građene 1939. i 1940., objekat crkve nastajao je od 1895. do 1897., njen enterijer okončan je 1909. godine, a zvonik sagrađen 1919. Samostanski muzej baštini značajnim predmetima. Tu je zbirka slika, skulptura, knjiga, misnoga posuđa i ruha, te etnološka zbirka. Jedina džamija smještena na desnoj obali Neretve u Konjicu je Repovačka džamija, djelo iz 1579. za koje se veže Hudaverdi Mehmed-čauš Bosna, porijeklom od begovske porodice Repovaca. Legenda kaže da je naredio neimarima da se minaret izgradi na lijevoj strani – strani srca, u znak ljubavi prema preminuloj supruzi kao i kćerki. I ona je nacionalni spomenik. Govoreći o vjerskim objektima, nemoguće je nespomenuti Hram sv. Vasilija Velikog. Njegova gradnja na lokalitetu Varda u Konjicu s početkom 1885. godine još tada je

izazvala oduševljenje. Prije deset godina Komisija za očuvanje nacionalnih spomenika BiH proglasila je crkvu s pokretnim dobrima – ikonama, nacionalnim spomenikom.

Zulfikar “Zuko” Džumhur Mnogi znaju da je grad kojim protiče Neretva također mjesto rođenja slavnog Zuke Džumhura, putopisca, slikara i karikaturiste, kojeg je učinilo poznatim njegovo djelo pokazujući na zidu okačenu sliku Staljina u radnoj sobi Marksa koji piše svoj Kapital. Navodno ga je zbog ove karikature zavolio i Josip Broz Tito. Rodna kuća ovog velikana djeluje kao depadans Zavičajnog muzeja u Konjicu, koji je osnovan prije šest godina i za kratko vrijeme postao neizostavno mjesto za upoznavanje prošlosti i prirodne baštine konjičke općine. Područje općine Konjic obiluje stećcima. Najbrojniji su sanduci, dok su sljemenjaci i ploče skoro pa podjednako zastupljeni. Nekropole postoje na različitim lokalitetima, među kojima su i Ravnice u selu Dubočani, udaljenom od centra Konjica 11,61 kilometar vazdušne linije u pravcu jugoistoka, gdje se nalazi 49 stećaka. Pokraj puta iz Bradine ka Repovcima, u zaseoku Velika, pronađen je lokalitet Mašeti sa 78 stećaka, dok ćete na lokalitetu udaljenom oko 2,5 kilometara u pravcu istoka od sela Čičev, naći nekropolu sa stećcima koja nosi naziv Ograda Vlah. Nacionalni je spomenik sačinjen od 16 grobova sa stećcima: 15 sanduka

Umjetnost drvorezbarenja Tradicija koja se i dan-danas njeguje u Konjicu je drvorezbarstvo zahvaljujući kojem su šire postale poznate porodice Mulić i Nikšić čuvajući stogodišnju tradiciju. Zanat su u konjički kraj donijeli drvorezbari iz Hercegovine, a za vrijeme Austro-ugarske monarhije postaje umjetnost. i jedan visoki sljemenjak. Na području konjičke općine zanimljiva je i Šurkovića kula, starija muslimanska kuća, poluutvrđeni dvorac feudalaca. U mjestu Odžaci, između planina Visočice, Treskavice i Crvnja, napravljena je na kosom terenu. Sve njene etaže prilagođene su stanovanju.

Odmor u prirodi Boračko jezero je okosnica turističke ponude Konjica. Najveće je planinsko jezero BiH koje okružuju zelena crnogorična i bjelogorična šuma između planina Prenj, Visočica i Bjelašnica. U velikom broju privlači domaće i strane goste koji ga smatraju prijatnim za odmor, kupanje i rekreaciju. I rafting na brzoj Neretvi svake godine privlači sve veći broj turista. Smatra se da je najzanimljivija rafting tura od Glavatičeva do Konjica. Plovidba u trajanju od nekoliko sati rafterima donosi nezaboravan doživljaj dok prolaze kroz Mali i Veliki kanjon, krajolik netaknute prirode i adrenalinskih brzaka.

TITOV BUNKER Na planini Zlatar, nedaleko od Konjica, nalazi se atomsko sklonište, objekat poznat kao Titov bunker, čija je gradnja trajala 26 godina s utrošenih 4,6 milijardi dolara. Zbog veličine – prostire se na 20.000 kvadratnih metara, sa 100 soba, uredima i konferencijskim dvoranama – jasno je da je bio namijenjen vojnom i političkom vrhu bivše Jugoslavije. Ovdje bi moglo boraviti 350 osoba punih šest mjeseci bez kontakta s vanjskim svijetom.

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KONJIC A TOWN CONNECTING HERZEGOVINA TO BOSNIA AT THE MENTION OF ANY HERZEGOVINA ČARŠIJA (OLD BAZAAR), THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND IS THE SUN. ALTHOUGH SITUATED AT THE BORDER WITH THE COLDER BOSNIA, KONJIC IS NO EXCEPTION EITHER, HOWEVER IT IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR IT TO BE ENVELOPED BY LOWER TEMPERATURES COMPARED TO ITS SOUTHERN COUNTERPARTS.

The border between regional parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the most striking in this area. Therefore, it can happen that in winter, while you are passing through the tunnel which starts in Konjic and ends in the Sarajevo canton, you witness a total weather transformation due to the snow that has already fallen.

Numerous national monuments Konjic is one of the oldest towns of our country and it is impossible to tell in just one text about all the landmarks that are part of its municipality’s heritage, especially if one takes into account the information that archeological traces date to even four thousand years ago. In this town which is agreeable

to stroll around, the first written traces date all the way back to the year 1382, and it is considered that it had been founded as a border town of the Hum country on an important road connecting Bosnia with Dubrovnik. In the Middle Ages it was under the rule of Sandalj Hranić, the Bosnian Kingdom’s duke, who was succeeded after his death by Stjepan Vukčić – Kosača. In the 15th century already the Ottomans come on the scene and start constructing buildings typical of that time, such as han and caravansaray (roadside inns where travelers could rest), however all the later historical periods also left their mark here. Passing through the town, it is hard not to notice the eye-catching national monument, the old Kamena ćuprija (Stone Bridge) built in 1682. The bridge witnessed different historical

Tito’s bunker Not far from Konjic on the mountain Zlatar, there is a nuclear shelter, commonly known as Tito’s Bunker. The building of the shelter lasted 26 years and cost 4,6 billion dollars. Because of its size – it is over 20.000 m2, containing 100 rooms, offices and conference rooms it is obvious that it was built for the military and political leadership of ex-Yugoslavia. The shelter was able to accommodate 350 people for the duration of six months and no contact with the outside world. 90

periods and is known as an architectural masterpiece of the 17th century. However, in 1945, during the WWII German troop withdrawal, the bridge was bombarded and destroyed. The only remaining parts were stone columns, however in 2009 the bridge was fully restored. At the town center in Konjic there is a religious building complex and yet another national monument Franjevački samostan and crkva sv. Ivana Krstitelja (Franciscan monastery and St Ivan’s Church). Unlike monastery building which was completed in 1939 and 1940, the church was built between 1895 and 1897, while its interior was completed in 1909 and the bell tower in 1919. The monastery museum is filled with relics, including paintings, sculptures, books, priests’ robes and chalices, as well as an ethnological collection.The only mosque in Konjic nestled on the right bank of the Neretva river is Repovačka džamija, a piece of architecture from the year 1579 associated with Hudaverdi Mehmed-čauš Bosna, a descendant of the aristocratic bey family Repovac. The legend says that he instructed the mosque builders to build the minaret on the left side of the river –the ‘heart side’, in memory of his deceased wife and daughter. The mosque is also a national monument. Another religious monument which needs to be mentioned is Hram sv. Vasilija Velikog (the Ortodox Church of St Basil the Great). Its construction on the Varda locality in Konjic at the beginning of 1885 was met with delight among locals back then. Ten years ago, the church and its movable property - icons were given the status of a national monument by the Commission to Preserve National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Zulfikar “Zuko” Džumhur It is well known that the town on the Neretva river is also a birt-

Vlah. This National monument consists of 16 graves with stećci: 15 chests and one tall ridge-roofed stećak. Another interesting place in Konjic region is Šurkovića kula, an old feudal, Muslim manor house. The house is located in Odžaci place, among mountains Visočica, Treskavica and Crvnja. It was built on an incline and was solely used for habitation purposes.

Relaxing in Nature Boračko lake is a tourist gem of Konjic. This is the largest mountain lake in Bosnia and Herzegovina, surrounded by conifer and deciduous forests and Prenj, Visočica and Bjelašnica mountains. The lake attracts a great number of domestic and international guests who enjoy relaxing, swimming and tracking in beautiful surroundings. hplace of the famous travel writer, painter and cartoonist - Zuko Džumhur. He was made famous by his cartoon depicting Stalin portrait hung on the Karl Marx’s office wall while the latter is writing his Kapital.Allegedly, even Josip Broz Tito became fond of Džumhur after seeing this cartoon. The family home of this great man is part of the Native Land Museum in Konjic. The museum was established six years ago, and very soon it became the main source of education about Konjic, its past, region and natural heritage. Konjic region is rich in medieval tombstones called stećak. The most numerous ones are stećci in the form of chest, while the ridge-roofed or slab-shaped ones are equally represented. The necropolises are found in different localities, among them Ravnice in village Dubočani, 11,61 kilometers south-east from Konjic. This site comprises 49 burial stones. On the way from Bradina to Repovci, in village Velika, 78 stećci were discovered on location Mašeti. Yet on another location 2,5 kilometers east from the village Čičev, there is a stećak necropolis called Ograda

White water rafting on the fast Neretva river attracts a growing number of tourists every year. The most interesting rafting track is the one from Glavatičevo to Konjic. A few adrenalin-packed hours of rafting take you from Little and Big Canyon through the untouched natural beauty.

The art of woodworking The long local tradition of woodworking is still nurtured in Konjic. The families Mulić and Nikšić are guardians of this one hundred-year- old tradition that was brought to Konjic by wodworkers from Herzegovina and during Austro-Hungarian monarchy period it turned into an art form.

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elite li provesti aktivan odmor, vidjeti najatraktivnije destinacije, uživati u tradicionalnoj bosanskoj kuhinji i doživjeti nezaboravne avanture u netaknutoj prirodi BiH, onda je turistička agencija Visit Konjic prava adresa za vas. Nije riječ samo o njenoj izvrsnoj ponudi, nego i dobro uigranom ljubaznom timu specijalizovanom za vanjske aktivnosti koje uvijek kombinuje s obilascima kulturno-historijskih znamenitosti.

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Visit Konjic nudi obilje jednodnevnih i višednevnih tura. Među jednodnevnim se izdvajaju rafting na rijeci Neretvi (26 EUR), posjeta Lukomiru, selu iz XIV vijeka (39 EUR), planinarenje na bh. planinama (45 EUR), brdski biciklizam u netaknutoj prirodi bh. planina (45 EUR), kanjoning na rijeci Jablanička Bijela (60 EUR), te hydrospeed Neretvom (60 EUR). Višednevne aktivnosti su također brojne, ali najtraženije su Ultimate adventure “My Herzegovina” u trajanju od 8 dana (799 EUR), planinarska avantura u BiH u trajanju od 8 dana (749 EUR), kao i biciklom kroz BiH isto tako u trajanju od 8 dana (769 EUR). Detaljne informacije o svim aktivnostima Visit Konjic naći ćete na oficijelnoj stranici: www.visitkonjic.com,

a odlučite li se posjetiti BiH agencija će slijediti vaše želje i sklonosti omogućavajući vam da sami kreirate višednevnu turneju u okviru koje ćete odabrati vanjske aktivnosti u skladu s vašim interesima, što mogu biti vodeni sportovi, planinarenje i bicikliranje, prirodna i kulturna blaga koja želite da vidite, te ćete na koncu cjelokupni program uskladiti sa za vas najboljim datumom. Bukirate li aktivnosti ranije, možete ostvariti i popust. Budite sigurni da ćete za vaš budžet dobiti najveći mogući ugođaj bez dodatnih troškova. Visit Konjic Adresa:Donje Polje bb 88400 Konjic Tel.: 061 072 027 E-mail: info@visitkonjic.com www.visitkonjic.com

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f you want to have an active vacation, see the most attractive sites, enjoy the traditional Bosnian cuisine, and experience unforgettable adventures in the untouched nature of Bosnia and Herzegovina, then the Visit Konjic tourist agency is the place to go. It is not only about a great offer, it is also about a well-coordinated and friendly team specialized in outdoor activities combined with tours of cultural and heritage sites.

You should know that you will come here as a guest, but feel like a friend the whole time.

The Visit Konjic agency owns a mountain lodge called Natura AS in Lukomir. Lukomir is a highland ethno village situated at an altitude of 1495 meters above sea level on the Bjelašnica Mountain.

There are plenty of multi day tours too, but the most popular ones are the ultimate eight-day „My Herzegovina“ adventure (799 EUR), the eightday BiH Mountain Adventure (749 EUR), and the eight-day BiH Mountain Cycling Adventure (769 EUR).

A RICH OFFER Visit Konjic offers you many exciting one day and multi day tours. These are some of the one day tours: rafting on the Neretva River (26 EUR), visiting Lukomir, a 14th century village (39 EUR), hiking in the Bosnian and Herzegovinian mountains (45 EUR), riding a mountain bike through untouched nature of Bosnia and Herzegovina (45 EUR), canyoning on the Jablanička Bijela River (60 EUR), and hydrospeeding on the Neretva River (60 EUR).

Detailed information about the Visit Konjic agency’s activities can be found on the agency’s official website: www.visitkonjic.com. If you decide to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, the agency will follow your wishes and preferences by allowing you to create a multi day tour on your own and choose outdoor activities you are interested in, such as water sports, hiking and cycling, visiting the natural and cultural sites you choose, and in the end, the whole itinerary and dates will be suited to your needs. If you pre-book the activities you want, you can also get a discount. You should know that you will get the best value for money and the best experience without any additional costs. Visit Konjic Address: :Donje Polje bb 88400 Konjic Tel.: 061 072 027 E-mail: info@visitkonjic.com www.visitkonjic.com 93

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Magija Nacionalnog

parka “Una”

NEOPISIVA JE PRIVLAČNOST NACIONALNOG PARKA “UNA” ZBOG KOJE U NJEGOVE PRIRODNE ODAJE ULAZE TURISTI IZ RAZLIČITIH KRAJEVA DOŽIVLJAVAJUĆI TOM PRILIKOM ISTINSKU MOĆ I ČAR PRIRODNIH ZAKONITOSTI

acionalni park “Una” možete posjetiti tokom cijele godine, no najbolji doživljaj ove vodene čarolije je u proljetnom i ljetnom periodu. Jedan od razloga je i tradicionalna manifestacija Una regata o kojoj se, zasluženo, uvijek mnogo govori.

MJESTO IDEALNE REKREACIJE Neovisno o tome kojim povodom dolazite, prilikom posjete Nacionalnom parku “Una” potrebno je uputiti se u nekoliko korisnih informacija. Park se prostire na površini od 19.800 hektara. Pojedini lokaliteti udaljeni su jedan od drugog nekoliko kilometara i razdvojeni 94

prirodnim barijerama, dok se do posjetilačkih destinacija može doći i ličnim vozilom. Nacionalni park “Una” smatraju rajem za ljubitelje aktivnog turizma, prirode i adrenalina, a da biste stekli pravi dojam o njegovim blagodatima, doživjeli ga kroz njegov cjelokupni koncept, slobodno planirajte nekoliko dana, koji će biti ispunjeni zanimljivim sadržajima. Svaki kutak divlje prirode možete istražiti pješke, biciklom, spuštajući se niz rijeku Unu čamcem, kajakom, ili turističkim vozom Smaragdnom dolinom rijeke Une. No, i kao ribolovac ste ovdje na svom terenu. Uputite se u lov na

skrivena podvodna blaga Une i Unca, u revirima Martin Brod, Kulen Vakuf i Bjelila-Loskun. Iskušajte svoj ribolovni zanat u mušičarenju (fly fishing), bacite udicu i čekajte da pastrmka, lipljen ili neka druga slatkovodna vrsta zagrize mamac. Pridružite se zaljubljenicima u sportski ribolov iz svih krajeva svijeta koji u Nacionalni park “Una” ne dolaze samo zbog takmičenja, nego da bi promatrali, divili se i uživali u ribolovu.

KRAJIŠKI KULINARSKI SPECIJALITETI Svoju energiju možete osloboditi u riječnim kanjonima Une na raftingu i kajakarenju. Za ovu aktivnost u mogućnosti ste da rezervišite mjesto kod partnera NP “Una” – specijalizovanih rafting agencija koje pružaju usluge raftinga i kajaka na divljim vodama na području parka. Kušajte također široku ponudu tradicionalne bosanske hrane i pića. Ako ste gurman, sigurno nećete moći odoljeti specijalitetima ovog kraja. Stoga vam preporučujemo da posjetite smještajne kapacitete i restorane u parku, ali i bližoj okolini. Potrebne informacije o njima možete pronaći i na web stranici Nacionalnog parka “Una”.

Ovogodišnja Una regata 45. Internacionalna turistička Una Regata održat će se od 26. do 29. jula. Bit će to još jedno nezaboravno avanturističko iskustvo. Lista rafting agencija Ukoliko ste zainteresovani za aktivnosti raftinga i kajakarenja, obratite se sljedećim agencijama: 1. Una RC Kiro rafting, +387 37 361 110; +387 61 192 338, extreme@una-kiro-rafting.com 2. Una regata Sport Bijeli, +387 61 100 790; +387 61 138 853; raftbeli@bih.net.ba 3. Una Aqua, relaxing and rafting centar, +387 61 604 313; info@una-aqua.com 4. Green river, rafting centar, +387 62 611 303; info@unarafting.com 5. Rafting centar Discover Bihać, +387 62 229 259, +387 61 149 799; info@discoverbihac.ba 6. Una Aquarius Diving and Rafting Centre, +387 61 924 624, info@una-aquarius.com 7. Una Unique , +387 61 444-532, una-unique-rafting@hotmail.com 8. HUT Aduna, +387 37 221 431, info@aduna.ba

Nacionalni Park “Una” Bosanska 1, 77 000 Bihać Office: +387 37 221 528 Web: www.nationalpark-una.ba E-mail: jp.np.una@gmail.com marketing.jp.np.una@gmail.com 95

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This year's Una regatta The 45th International Tourist Una Regatta will be held from 26 to 29 July. It will be another unforgettable adventurous experience. List of rafting agencies

The Magic of the

National Park "Una"" THE ATTRACTION OF THE NATIONAL PARK "UNA" IS INDESCRIBABLE, BUT IT IS WHAT DRAWS THE TOURISTS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS TO ITS NATURAL HALLS, EXPERIENCING THERE THE TRUE POWER AND THE WONDER OF NATURAL LAWS

ational Park "Una" can be visited all year long, but the best experience of this watery magic is in the spring and summer. One of the reasons is the traditional Una regatta event that is, deservedly, always much talked about.

THE PLACE OF IDEAL RECREATION Regardless of the reason of your visit, it is important to get some useful information on "Una" National Park. The park covers an area of 19,800 hectares. Some localities are a few kilometers away from each other and separated by natural barriers, while visiting destinations can be reached by a personal vehicle. National Park "Una" is considered paradise for lovers of active tourism, nature and adrenaline, and to gain a true impression of its virtues and experience it through its entire concept, feel free to make plans for a few days which will be filled with interesting contents. Every corner of the wild nature can be explored on foot, by bicycle, descending down the river by the boat, 96

the kayak, or on the tourist train The Emerald Valley of the River Una. But, also as a fisherman you are here on your turf. You can go hunting for the underwater treasure of Una and Unac, in the fishing areas of Martin Brod, Kulen Vakuf and Bjelila-Loskun. Try your fly fishing skills, throw the hook and wait for the trout, grayling or some other freshwater species to bite the bait. Join the lovers of sport fishing from all over the world who come to the National Park "Una" not just for competitions, but to watch, admire and enjoy fishing.

CULINARY SPECIALTIES OF KRAJINA You can release your energy in Una river's canyons on rafting and kayaking. For this activity you can book a place with NP "Una"'s partners - specialised rafting agencies providing wild waters rafting and kayaking services in the park area. Also taste a wide range of traditional Bosnian food and drinks. If you are a foodie, you will certainly not be able to resist the specialties of this regi-

If you are interested in rafting and kayaking activities, please contact the following agencies: 1. Una RC Kiro rafting, +387 37 361 110; +387 61 192 338, extreme@una-kiro-rafting.com 2. Una regata Sport Bijeli, +387 61 100 790; +387 61 138 853; raftbeli@bih.net.ba 3. Una Aqua, relaxing and rafting centar, +387 61 604 313; info@una-aqua.com 4. Green river, rafting centar, +387 62 611 303; info@unarafting.com 5. Rafting centar Discover Bihać, +387 62 229 259, +387 61 149 799; info@discoverbihac.ba 6. Una Aquarius Diving and Rafting Centre, +387 61 924 624, info@una-aquarius.com 7. Una Unique , +387 61 444-532, una-unique-rafting@hotmail.com 8. HUT Aduna, +387 37 221 431, info@aduna.ba on. Therefore, we recommend you to visit the accommodation facilities and restaurants in the park, but also in the immediate vicinity. You can find information about them on the website of the “Una” National Park.

National Park “Una” Bosanska 1, 77 000 Bihać Office: +387 37 221 528 Web: www.nationalpark-una.ba E-mail: jp.np.una@gmail.com marketing.jp.np.una@gmail.com

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LJETO 2017. u Banjoj LucI

2. LJETO NA VRBASU 2017.

IAKO JE LJETO REZERVISANO ZA UŽIVANJE U MORU, MORSKIM ČAROLIJAMA I MEDITERANSKIM SPECIJALITETIMA, PONEKAD NIJE LOŠA IDEJA OSTATI NA KOPNU I ODLUČITI SE ZA DRUGAČIJI VID ODMORA I PUTOVANJA, ODNOSNO OBILAZAK GRADOVA KOJI IMAJU BOGATU TURISTIČKU PONUDU TOKOM LJETNJIH MJESECI

Ljeto na Vrbasu je muzičko-sportska manifestacija koja se održava svakog ljeta u Banjoj Luci još od 1953. godine. Šest decenija okuplja ne samo Banjalučane, nego i brojne turiste i zaljubljenike u Vrbas. Aktivnosti koje privlače najviše pažnje posjetilaca i turista su skokovi s Gradskog mosta, kao i trka dajak i kajak čamaca. Za ljubitelje muzike i plesa u okviru manifestacije organizuju se brojni nastupi muzičara i kulturno-umjetničkih grupa.

Piše: Daša GAJIĆ Jedan od takvih gradova je i Banja Luka, koja će u ljeto 2017. biti domaćin brojnim interesantnim sportskim i kulturnim manifestacijama. Ukoliko vas tokom ljetnih mjeseci put nanese u ovaj grad, nezaobilazna aktivnost je rafting, ali i posjeta brojnim plažama Vrbasa. Međutim, ako niste obožavatelj rijeka, osvježenje možete potražiti i na nekom od banjalučkih bazena – Akvana ili Fortuna. Za sve one koji vole šetnju i boravak u prirodi, u okolini Banje Luke nalaze se također brojna izletišta koja će dodatno upotpuniti i oplemeniti vaš boravak. U nastavku slijedi deset prijedloga za zanimljiv, kreativan i ispunjen odmor. 98

3. 7. MEĐUNARODNI TURNIR U ODBOJCI NA PIJESKU 1. RAFTING Vrbas i rafting su simboli i ponos Banje Luke, a za sve ljubitelje i poštovaoce raftinga Banja Luka je nezaobilazna destinacija. Za turiste koji se žele okušati u turističkom raftingu u ponudi su tri dužine spusta: Zvečaj-Karanovac, Ada-Karanovac i Bijeli buk-Karanovac. Ukoliko volite rijeku, prirodu i aktivan odmor, onda je rafting za vas idealna aktivnost tokom posjete Banjoj Luci.

Ljubitelji odbojke na pijesku od početka do kraja mjeseca jula mogu pratiti Međunarodni turnir u odbojci na pijesku, koji se sedmu godinu zaredom održava u Banjoj Luci, u okviru Vodenog parka Akvana, koji je i organizator turnira.

4. DEMOFEST Demofest je regionalni muzički festival takmičarskog karaktera namijenjen neafirmisanim demo muzičarima s prostora bivše

Jugoslavije. Održava se u gradu na Vrbasu od 2008. godine. Pored nastupa demo izvođača koji se takmiče na Demofestu, u revijalnom dijelu festivala tokom proteklih godina nastupali su brojni poznati svjetski muzičari i bendovi: Kelis, Kosheen, Guano Apes, Mando Diao... Prošle godine Demofest je nominovan za nagradu UK Festival Awards u kategoriji Best Overseas Festival. Ove godine publika će moći uživati u Demofestu od 20. do 22. jula.

5. ZABAVNO-TEMATSKI PARK “SVIJET DINOSAURSA”

7. NEKTAR FRESHWAVE FESTIVAL

“Svijet dinosaursa”, zabavno-tematski park, oduševit će najmlađe, ali i one malo starije. Postavka, odnosno zabavno-tematski park, obuhvata 25 dinosaurusa. Od 22. aprila do sredine jula postavka Svijet dinosaursa se nalazila na lokaciji Kastel, a od sredine jula

U augustu (10.-12.8.2017.) ljubitelji elektronske muzike mogu uživati na FreshWave Festivalu i nastupima eminentnih muzičkih zvijezda. Na tri festivalske bine: Main Stage, Energy Stage i Massive Stage, publici će biti predstavljeni brojni izvođači: Dubfire, James Zabiela, Mahmut Orhan, Carlo Lio, Jon Rundell, Shaded, Lexlay, Siniša Tamamović, Mladen Tomić i mnogi drugi. Nektar FreshWave proglašen je najboljim regionalnim festivalom elektronske muzike, odnosno dobitnik je Ambasador nagrade, koju dodjeljuje uticajni portal klubskascena.hr.

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postavka će biti premještena na lokaciju Vodeni park “Akvana”. Repliku tiranosaursa dugu 16 metara i ostale replike dinosaursa posjetioci će moći vidjeti do oktobra 2017. godine.

6. KARTING TRKA “NAGRADA BANJALUKE 2017” Ako volite karting trke, a u Banjoj Luci boravite krajem jula (29.-30.07.), naša preporuka je da posjetite karting trku “Nagrada Banjaluke 2017”, koja će se održati na kartodromu Zalužani. Organizator trke je Auto-karting klub “Borac” iz Banje Luke.

Banjalučki Multipleks Palas (novi naziv Cineplexx Palas) od 9. juna postao je dio velike Cineplexx porodice koju čine najmoderniji multipleksi od Austrije, Grčke do Slovenije. Lijepa vijest za sve ljubitelje filmske umjetnosti, ali i turiste koji

tokom odmora i putovanja ne mogu odoljeti odlasku u kino i najnovijim filmskim ostvarenjima.

9. TRADICIONALNI 14. SUSRETI BANJALUČANA “VEZENI MOST 2017” Tokom jula 2017. godine u Banjoj Luci će se održati tradicionalni 14. susreti Banjalučana “Vezeni most”. Organizator navedene manifestacije je Zajednica udruženja građana Banjaluke. Ove godine kao i prethodnih godina posjetioce očekuje bogat kulturno-umjetnički program. Manifestacija je dobila naziv prema pjesmi poznate banjalučke književnice Nasihe Kapidžić - Hadžić.

10. 52. KOČIĆEV ZBOR Manifestacija Kočićev zbor, koja se održava 52. godinu zaredom, odnosno od 1965. godine, obuhvata prezentaciju djela književnika Petra Kočića, tradicionalnih sportova i običaja Zmijanja. Petar Kočić (1877.-1916.) bio je književnik porijeklom iz sela Stričići, koje se nalazi nedaleko od Banje Luke. Ovogodišnji Kočićev zbor održat će se od 21. do 27. augusta. Razlika u odnosu na prethodne godine je ta da će za kompletnu organizaciju 52. Kočićevog zbora biti zadužen Grad Banja Luka. 99

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SUMMER 2017 in Banja Luka VALTHOUGH THE SUMMER IS RESERVED FOR ENJOYMENT IN THE SEA, SEASIDE MAGIC AND MEDITERRANEAN SPECIALTIES, SOMETIMES IT IS NOT A BAD IDEA TO STAY ON LAND AND DECIDE FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF VACATION AND TRAVEL, I.E. TO MAKE A TOUR OF CITIES THAT HAVE A RICH TOURIST OFFER DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS Written by: Daša GAJIĆ One of such cities is Banja Luka, which will in summer 2017 host numerous interesting sports and cultural events. If you happen to travel to this city during the summer months, the must do activity is rafting, as well as visits to numerous beaches by Vrbas. However, if you are not a river fan, you can freshen up at some of the Banja Luka swimming pools - Akvana or Fortuna. For those who like hiking and spending time in nature, there are also numerous excursion sites in the vicinity of Banja Luka that will further complete and enhance your stay. Following are the ten suggestions for an interesting, creative and fulfilled vacation. 100

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2. SUMMER ON VRBAS 2017

Vrbas and rafting are the symbols and pride of Banja Luka, and for all lovers and fans of rafting, Banja Luka is an inevitable destination. For tourists wishing to try on the tourist rafting, there are three legths of the rafting descend: Zvečaj-Karanovac, Ada-Karanovac and Bijeli buk-Karanovac. If you like river, nature and active vacation, then rafting is an ideal activity for you during your visit to Banja Luka.

Summer on Vrbas is a musical-sports event held every summer in Banja Luka ever since 1953. It has been gathering for six decades not only citizens of Banja Luka, but also numerous tourists and lovers of Vrbas. Activities that attract the greatest attention of visitors and tourists are jumps from the City Bridge, as well as the dajak boat race and the kayak of the boats. For music and dance lovers, numerous performances by musicians and cultural-artistic groups are organised within the event.

3. 7TH INTERNATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Beach volleyball fans can follow the International Beach Volleyball Tournament from the beginning to the end of July, which is held for the seventh year in a row in Banja Luka, within the Akvan Water Park, which is also the tournament organiser.

4. DEMOFEST Demofest is a regional music festival of a competition character,

to the middle of July, the World of Dinosaurs was located at the location of Kastel, and from mid-July the setting will be moved to the location of „Akvan“ Water Park. The 16 meter long replica of the tyrannosaurus and other replicas of dinosaurs will be on show to visitors until October 2017.

6. KARTING RACE "BANJA LUKA AWARD 2017" intended for the non-affirmed demo musicians from the region of former Yugoslavia. It has been held in the town on Vrbas since 2008. In addition to demo performers competing at Demofest, many famous world musicians and bands have performed during the past few years: Kelis, Kosheen, Guano Apes, Mando Diao... Last year Demofest was nominated for the UK Festival Awards in the category Best Overseas Festival. This year, the audience will be able to enjoy Demofest from 20 to 22 July.

If you like karting races and are staying in Banja Luka at the end of July (29-30 July), it is our recommendation to visit the "Banja Luka 2017" karting race, which will be held at the karting track Zalužani. The organiser of the race is the Auto-karting club "Borac" from Banja Luka.

Ambassador Award, which is awarded by the influential web site klubskascena.hr.

8. CINEPLEXX PALAS Banja Luka's Multiplex Palas (the new name Cineplexx Palas) became on June 9 a part of the great Cineplexx family, characterised by the most modern multiplexes from Austria, Greece to Slovenia. Good news for all fans of movie art, but also tourists who even on vacation and travel can not resist going to the cinema and watching the latest movies.

9. TRADITIONAL 14TH ENCOUNTERS OF BANJA LUKA CITIZENS "VEZENI MOST 2017" During July 2017 Banja Luka will host the traditional 14th meeting of the citizens of Banja Luka "Vezeni most" (Embroidered bridge). The organiser of the event is the Community of Banja Luka Citizens' Association. This year, as in previous years, a rich cultural and artistic program is expected. The event was named after the poem by famous Banja Luka writer Nasiha Kapidžić - Hadžić.

5. FUN-THEME PARK "WORLD OF DINOSAURS" “ World of Dinosaurs", a funthemed park, will delight the youngest, but also those a little bit older. The setting, i.e. the fun-themed park, includes 25 dinosaurs. From the 22nd of April

7. NEKTAR FRESHWAVE FESTIVAL In August (10-12.8.2017) fans of electronic music will be able to enjoy the FreshWave Festival and the performances of eminent music stars. On three festival stages: Main Stage, Energy Stage and Massive Stage numerous performers will feature: Dubfire, James Zabiela, Mahmut Orhan, Carlo Lio, Jon Rundell, Shaded, Lexlay, Siniša Tamamović, Mladen Tomić and many others. Nektar FreshWave was proclaimed the best regional electronic music festival, and is the winner of the

10. 52ND KOČIĆ'S MEETINGS The event Kočić's meetings, which has been held for 52 years in a row, i.e. from 1965, includes the presentation of the work of the writer Petar Kočić, traditional sports and the custom of „Zmijanje“. Petar Kočić (1877-1916) was a writer born in the village of Stričići, located not far from Banja Luka. This year's Kočić's meetings will be held from 21 to 27 August. The difference to the previous years is that the City of Banja Luka will be in charge of the complete 101

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Područje zaštićenog pejzaža “Bijambare” opremljeno je stolovima i klupama za boravak u prirodi, te ima igralište za djecu

Četrdeset kilometara sjeverno od Sarajeva nalazi se pravi dragulj, zakonom zaštićeno prirodno područje Bijambara. Ovo je omiljena destinacija onih koji žele spas od ljetnih vrućina potražiti u hladovini guste crnogorične šume. U sklopu ovog zaštićenog područja, koje se prostire na 370 hektara, na prosječnoj nadmorskoj visini od 950 metara, nalazi se nekoliko predivnih pašnjaka, vrtače i ponori dva potoka, te šest pećina. Posjetioci mogu obići s vodičem Srednju bijambarsku pećinu kroz koju vodi 420 metara duga turistička staza ukrašena pećinskim nakitom (stalaktitima, stalagmitima, draperijama, bigrenim kadama, stubovima). Područje zaštićenog pejzaža “Bijambare” opremljeno je stolovima i klupama za boravak u prirodi, te ima igralište za djecu – Drveni grad i restoran s raznovrsnom gastronomskom ponudom. Posjeduje biciklističke, obrazovne i šumske staze. Na glavnom ulazu u Bijambare možete odabrati hoćete li obilazak započeti turističkim vozom koji vozi kroz šumu u dužini od dva kilometra, da li ćete iznajmiti bicikl, ili ćete šetajući uživati u krajoliku.

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Forty kilometers north of Sarajevo lies a true gem, protected by law natural area of Bijambare, a favourite destination of those who seek salvation from the summer heat in the shade of thick coniferous forest. In this protected tract, encompassing 370 ha, at altitude averaging 950 m/ASL, there are several beautiful meadows, sinkholes and underground streams of two creaks, and six caves. Visitors are able to go with a guide around Bijambare main cave via a 420 meters long tourist trail adorned with cave ornaments (stalactites, stalagmi-

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tes, curtains, basins, side-blocks). The area of protected landscape “Bijambare” is equipped with tables and benches for spending time outdoors, as well as with a playground for children – Wood town, and a restaurant with a diverse gastronomic choice. There are cycling, educational and forest trails. At the main entrance of Bijambare you can choose whether you want to start your tour by a tourist train that runs through the forest for the length of two kilometers, or whether you will rent a bike or enjoy the landscape while hiking.

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2. Stub pobjede

3. Otok muzeja

Berlin je imao jednu od najdužih građevina na svijetu, Berlinski zid, koji je 28 godina stajao kao simbol tužne njemačke podjele. Koliko je ona bolna bila, ilustruju brojni pokušaji bijega stanovnika DDR-a i podatak da je samo na zidu najmanje 136 ljudi ostavilo svoje živote. Njegovim rušenjem, od nekadašnjeg 150 kilometara dugog zida ostao je mali dio koji turisti obavezno posjećuju. Najčešće je to East Side Gallery.

Okružen zelenilom, u sredini Zološkog vrta nalazi se must see znamenitost – Siegessäule ili Stub pobjede. Skulptura predstavlja mitološku božicu pobjede Viktoriju s lovorovim vijencem, koja se također – zbog šljema s orlom – doživljava kao Borussia, personifikacija Pruske. Malo kondicije potrebno vam je da se popnete uz 285 stepenica i doživite ljepotu panoramskog pogleda na Berlin.

Unikatni kompleks čini pet muzeja na rijeci Spree. Slovi za berlinsku akropolu umjetnosti, jer dočarava razvoj modernog muzejskog dizajna, dok kolekcije obuhvataju čak 6000 godina ljudskog umjetničkog djelovanja. Osim toga, Otok muzeja je i dom čuvene biste egipatske kraljice Nefertiti, čije ime znači ‘lijepa žena je stigla’, te babilonske Ishtar kapije iz šestog vijeka prije nove ere.

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Berlin used to have one of the longest structures in the world, the Berlin Wall, which stood as a symbol of the sad division in Germany for 28 years. Numerous escape attempts by people living in the GDR, and the fact that at least 136 people died crossing the wall, illustrate just how painful the division was. Of a 150 kilometers long piece of concrete, after the fall there remain just a very few traces and tourists never fail to visit them. Most often, they visit the East Side Gallery.

Surrounded by green vegetation, in the centre of the Zoo, there is a must see monument: Siegessäule, or the Victory Column. The figure represents Victoria, the Goddess of Victory, holding a laurel wreath. Since her helmet is adorned by an eagle, she can also be read as symbolizing Borussia, the personification of Prussia. You need to have a reasonable level of fitness to climb a staircase of 285 steps and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Berlin.

The Museum Island is a unique complex of five museums on the Spree River. It is referred to as a living Acropolis of Art because it illustrates the evolution of modern museum design, and its collections span 6000 years of human artistic endeavor. In addition, the Museum Island is home to the sculpture of the ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti, the famous Nefertiti Bust, whose name means 'the beautiful one has come', and the Ishtar Gate to Babylon from 6th century BC. 107

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4. Charlottenburg palača

5. Grunewald

6. St. Hedwigs katedrala

Palača za prvu kraljicu u Pruskoj, obrazovanu ženu koja je svirala čembalo, voljela filozofirati, pjevati talijansku operu, najveća je palača u Berlinu. Nakon što je Sophie Charlotte od svog supruga dobila na poklon veliki posjed, počela je s izgradnjom ljetnikovca, kojeg će 1699. nazvati Lietzenburg palačom. Tu će gostovati pjesnici, filozofi, muzičari i umjetnici, a čak je i sam kralj mogao doći samo po ličnom pozivu. Nakon smrti, njoj u čast palača je nazvana Charlottenburg.

Još dok je postojao Berlinski zid, Grunewald je predstavljao najveće šumsko područje u zapadnom dijelu grada. Kroz njega protiču rijeka Havel i jezero Wannsee koje možete posmatrati s tamošnjeg tornja, no podjednako dobar pogled na cijeli Grunewald nudi vam i popularno izletište Teufelsberg, američka stanica za prisluškivanje u doba Hladnog rata. S 3.000 hektara površine, ovo šumsko područje predstavlja nezaobilazno mjesto za sve one koji vole šetati, voziti bicikl i uživati u tišini okruženi čarima prirode.

Najvažnija katolička sakralna građevina u Berlinu, koja se nalazi na Bebelplatzu, često je bila simbol vjerske tolerancije. Crkva je stara skoro 240 godina i pravljena je po uzoru na Panteon u Rimu. Predstavlja poklon pruskog kralja Friedricha II silesijskim katolicima koji su se naselili u Berlinu, a njenoj posebnosti doprinosi neobična podjela na gornje i donje dijelove spojene s oltarom.

4. Charlottenburg Palace Charlottenburg Palace was built for the first Queen of Prussia, an educated woman who loved playing the harpsichord, singing Italian opera, and discussing philosophy. It is the largest Palace in Berlin. Having received a large estate from her husband, Sophie Charlotte commissioned the construction of a summer house, and in 1699 she named it Lietzenburg Palace. She invited poets, philosophers, musicians and artists to be her guests at the palace. Even her husband King Friedrich I could only visit if she personally invited him. After her death, the palace was named Charlottenburg in her honor. 108

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5. Grunewald When the Berlin Wall still existed, Grunewald represented the largest forest area in the western side of Berlin. The Havel River, which flows through the area, and the Wannsee Lake can be viewed from a tower located there, but the popular Teufelsberg Hill, a former U.S. listening station during the Cold War, offers you equally good views of the whole area. At 3,000 hectares, this forest area is the place to be for all those who love to walk, ride a bicycle and enjoy the peace and quiet in the nature.

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6. St. Hedwigs Cathedral St. Hedwigs Cathedral, the most important religious building in Berlin, was often a symbol of religious tolerance. Located on Bebelplatz, the church is more than 240 years old and was modeled after the Pantheon in Rome. It was a gift from the Prussian King Friedrich II to Silesian Catholics who had settled in Berlin. The unusual division of the church into upper and lower sections which are connected by the altar is what makes it so special.

7. Jevrejski muzej Berlin Stalna postavka odvest će vas na 2000 godina dugo putovanje otkrivajući njemačko-jevrejsku historiju. Jevrejski muzej u Berlinu otvoren je 2001. godine i slovi za najveći jevrejski muzej Evrope. Pravljen je prema konceptu Između linija američkog arhitekte Daniela Libeskinda, za kojeg su ga inspirisale jevrejske i nejevrejske ličnosti njemačke prijestolnice kao i nedovršena opera Mojsije i Aron, kompozitora Arnolda Schönberga.

8. Spomen ubijenim Jevrejima Evrope Ovo je mjesto sjećanja na šest miliona ubijenih Jevreja tokom vladavine Adolfa Hitlera i nacionalsocijalista. Spomenik koji opominje s 2711 betonskih ploča različite visine napravljen je prema rješenju njujorškog arhitekte Petera Eisenmana između 2003. i 2005. godine na površini od 19.000 kvadratnih metara u blizini Brandenburških vrata. Polje ploča, koje kao da se talasa, svojom apstraktnom formom posjetioce navodi na duboka razmišljanja.

9. Reichstag Historijska građevina Reichstag dom je Bundestagu, njemačkom parlamentu. Ukrašena staklenom kupolom jedna je od najposjećenijih znamenitosti Berlina. Reichstag zgrada završena je 1894. nakon nacionalnog ujedinjenja Njemačke i osnivanja Njemačkog carstva 1871. godine. Rađena je prema planu Paula Wallota, koji se služio elementima renesanse, baroka i klasicizma kako bi njegovo djelo poprimilo izgled monumentalnih razmjera.

8. Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

The permanent exhibition on display will take you to a two millennia long journey of discovering German-Jewish history. The Jewish Museum Berlin was opened in 2001, and is one of the largest Jewish Museums in Europe. American architect Daniel Libeskind designed it and called it Between the Lines. He was inspired by the Jews and nonJews of the German capital as well as by Arnold Schönberg’s unfinished opera Moses and Aaron.

The Memorial honors and remembers the six million Jews murdered under Adolf Hitler’s and Nationalist Socialists rule. Located near the Brandenburg Gate and designed by Peter Eisenman, an architect from New York, the Memorial consists of a 19,000 square-meter site covered with 2,711 concrete slabs of different size and height. The abstract nature of the field of slabs which seemingly moves in waves, makes visitors ponder deeply over it.

9. Reichstag

The Reichstag building is a historic edifice and the seat of Bundestag, the German Parliament. The Reichstag glass dome is one of Berlin’s most prominent landmarks. Following the unification of Germany and the creation of the German Empire in 1871, the construction of the Reichstag was completed in 1894. Paul Wallot designed it integrating Renaissance, Baroque and Classical elements in order to make it monumental in scale.

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10. Brandenburg Gate

Jedno od najljepših i najvećih dijela njemačkog klasicizma nastajalo je od 1788. do 1791. godine prema ideji Carla Gottharda Langhansa. S Brandenburškim vratima povezani su mnogi događaji 19. i 20. vijeka, a danas najviše šalju poruku ponovnog ujedinjenja Njemačke. Sve do tog momenta stajala su na granici između Istočnog i Zapadnog Berlina, te time na granici Varšavskog pakta i NATO-a za vrijeme Hladnog rata.

Designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, the Brandenburg Gate is one of Berlin’s most beautiful and largest German Neo-classical monuments built between 1788 and 1791. Many events from the nineteenth and twentieth century are related to the Brandenburg Gate, but nowadays it mostly conveys a message that Germany got reunited again. Until that moment, the gate lay between East and West Berlin, and between NATO and the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War.

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“Balet disciplinuje, odgaja, obrazuje..., to je kao dio vas koji raste i sazrijeva zajedno s vama. Poput sjene Petra Pana” Piše: Elma ZEĆO

oliko znanja, iskustva, rada i discipline zahtijeva baletna umjetnost najbolje pokazuje obrazovni i profesionalni put Samre Mlinar Mandić, koja trenutno pohađa doktorski studij na Pedagoškom fakultetu u Sarajevu. Nastavnica je klasičnog baleta u Osnovnoj muzičkoj i baletskoj školi “Novo Sarajevo”, predsjednica Udruženja “Kurser”, koji se bavi kreativnim plesom, klasičnim baletom, plesnom fuzijom i plesnom inkluzijom, te kreira koreografije u SARTR-u, Pozorištu mladih Sarajevo i za Institut za muziku, teatar i multimediju.

BOSNA DA PROSTIŠ A kako razmišlja kao autorica plesnog pozorišnog djela, nedavno je mogla vidjeti publika njene prve autorske predstave Bosna da prostiš, kojom se obilježava stogodišnjica rođenja velikana Maka Dizdara. Na pitanje koliko je dugo u njoj ova ideja sazrijevala, naša sagovornica kaže: “Ona je djelimično realizovana prije nekoliko godina u sklopu Festivala savremenog plesa “Zvrk” s mojim učenicima završnog razreda osnovne baletske škole 2010. godine. Od tada me je pratila želja da tu inicijalnu ideju proširim i obogatim koncepcijski, koreografski i muzički. Upravo 2017. godinu, u kojoj se obilježava stota godišnjica rođenja našeg Mehmedalije Maka Dizdara, prepoznala sam kao pravu godinu za realizaciju predstave simboličnog naziva Bosna da prostiš. Pedesetak članova Udruženja “Kurser” nosioci su predstave, uz važnu pomoć edukatora hip-hop plesne grupe Fresh Generation. Svi akteri učestvovali su u nastajanju njenih dijelova slijedom moje ideje da se na originalan način priča o našoj zemlji, Bosni i Hercegovini.” Kako našu zemlju krasi bogata tradicija, a prate je i brojni kontrasti u poređenju prošlosti i sadašnjosti, o čemu djeca, misli Samra, nisu do111

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voljno upućena, predstava Bosna da prostiš ima snažnu odgojnu i edukativnu osnovu. Cilj je da djeca ne budu samo konzumenti, već i tvorci umjetničkog djela, te istovremeno mediji za prijenos poruka. “Trudili smo se da svaki dio, svaki pokret bude poruka razumljiva svima. Zbog toga smo stihove pjesme Zapis o zemlji recitovali znakovnim jezikom i pričali našim tijelima koja su najjači instrument izražavanja. Smatram da je poruka prenesena učešćem uma, mašte i tijela djeteta najupečatljivija i da dopire najdublje do svih – i djece i odraslih. Želimo reći da su poštovanje, ljubav i harmonija pokretači univerzuma, čiji smo i mi dio.”

U PRAVO VRIJEME Okosnicu Samrinog života čine ples, pokret i balet. S obzirom na to da je sastavni dio njen života disleksija, a kao dijete je imala hiperaktivni poremećaj te deficit pažnje, upis u baletnu školu učinio se rješenjem u pravom periodu njenog života – kada je imala devet godina. “I od tada je balet dio mog života. Balet disciplinuje, odgaja, obrazuje..., to je kao dio vas koji raste i sazrijeva zajedno s vama. Poput sjene Petra Pana. Često ćete pročitati: “Ballet is life!” Zaista je tako.” Samra se nikada nije dala obeshrabriti. Neke prepreke na koje je nailazila tokom svoje karijere bile su destimulativne, no mnoge upravo suprotno. Stoga voli reći:

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“Sebe poredim s Feniksom, uvijek se dižem iz pepela s još većom željom i entuzijazmom za onim čime se bavim. Moja plesna karijera je na zalasku, ali zato jačaju pedagoška i koreografska karijera. I moji učenici su prepoznatljivi, a zapaženi su i moji koreografski poduhvati. Predstava Bosna da prostiš jeste moja prva autorska predstava, ali i osamnaesta predstava za koju osmišljavam koreografiju.” U plesnoj karijeri srećom nikada nije doživjela ozbiljniju povredu. “Preispituje se svaki postupak. To pravilo važi i kada se pleše. Treba znati pametno plesati i osluškivati svoj ‘instrument’.” Uz ples, Samrina velika strast je i pedagogija. Uvijek je imala želju raditi s djecom, učiti od njih. Jer: “Smisao pedagoškog procesa treba obrnuto tumačiti, odnosno polaziti od toga šta nas odrasle mogu djeca naučiti. I tada se otkrije ljubav prema nastavničkom pozivu. Moj pedagoški moto glasi: uvažavanje djece kao umanjene verzije odraslog čovjeka. Nastavnici ne bi trebali birati ono što je najbolje za svako dijete, već mu pomoći da samo pronađe najbolje za sebe”, objašnjava Samra Mlinar Mandić, koja planira i u budućnosti da s umjetničkim dušama plesom ispriča još zanimljivih priča u teatru.

ŽIVOTNA ŠKOLA “Baveći se baletom ne samo da sam naučila o sebi, već mnogo toga i o drugima. Ples mi je pomogao u svemu, a prije svega u pronalaženju smisla mog postojanja. Nismo ni svjesni koliko se neverbalno izražavamo i komuniciramo. Verbalni izraz je samo naučeni kod koji je na neki način nametnut, propisan i ograničen, za razliku od spontanosti i prirodnosti tjelesnog izraza.”

SAMRA MLINAR MANDIĆ, BALLERINA

A dancing

Phoenix

“Ballet disciplines, teaches, educates you… it’s a part of you which grows and matures with you. Like Peter Pan’s shadow” Written by: Elma ZEĆO

amra Mlinar Mandić’s educational and professional path is telling of how much knowledge, experience, work and discipline the art of ballet requires. She is currently attending doctoral studies at the Sarajevo Teachers College. She teaches classical ballet at the “Novo Sarajevo” Primary Music and Ballet School, she is president of the “Kurser” association which specializes in creative dances, classical ballet, dance fusion and dance inclusion,

and she creates choreographies at SARTS, the Sarajevo Youth Theatre and for the Music, Theatre and Multimedia Institute.

IF YOU'LL PARDON ME, BOSNIA Recently, the public could see how she thinks as a writer of a theater piece. The first play she wrote called If you'll pardon me, Bosnia, was

staged to mark the centenary of birth of the great BiH writer Mak Dizdar. When asked about the time it took her to come to this idea, the ballerina said: “It was partially staged several years ago within the “Zvrk” Contemporary Dance Festival with senior class students attending the ballet school I teach at. This was in 2010. I wanted to develop that idea and perfect it in terms of its concept, choreography and music ever since. I thought that 2017, the year that marks the centenary of Mak Dizdar’s birth, would be ideal for staging a play bearing a symbolic title If you'll pardon me, Bosnia. Around fifty members of the “Kurser” association performed the play. Trainers gathered around Fresh Generation, a hip-hop dance group, provided useful assistance in the process. All the participants partook in the making of the play’s segments based on the idea I came up with, and it was to tell the story about our country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in an original way.” Samra thinks that since children know little about the rich tradition, and about numerous contrasting views in comparing the past and present times, the play is very informative and educational. If you'll pardon me, Bosnia aims to have 113

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children not just as the consumers of the play, but also for children to create a work of art and be a means for getting a message across. “We tried to make each segment, each movement a message anyone could understand. That’s why we recited the verses of Dizdar’s poem ‘Note on the Country’ (Zapis o zemlji) in sign language and we spoke with our bodies, bodies being the strongest instrument of expression. I believe that the message conveyed using a child’s mind, imagination and body is the most vivid one and that it manages to reach just about anyone—both children and adults. We want to say that respect, love and harmony drive everything that happens in the universe, and we are a part of it.“

AT THE RIGHT TIME Samra’s life revolves around dancing, movement and ballet. Having in mind that she is dyslexic, and that she had hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders as a child, enrolling in a ballet school seemed like a good solution at the right time in her life— when she was nine years old. “Since then, ballet has been a part of my life. Ballet disciplines, teaches, educates you… it’s a part of you which grows and matures with you. Like Peter Pan’s shadow. You can often read: ‘Ballet is life!’ That’s really true.”

Samra would never get discouraged. Some of the obstacles she faced during her career did not deter her from her activities, as opposed to many other people. That is why she likes to say: “I compare myself with Phoenix, I always arise from the ashes with even greater desire and enthusiasm for what I do. My dance career has been declining recently, but my career as a teacher and choreographer has been on the rise. My students are recognized as highly successful dancers, and my choreographic endeavors are seen as remarkable. If you'll pardon me, Bosnia is the first play that I wrote, but it’s also the eighteenth play that I’m choreographing.” Thus far in her dance career, she has never sustained a serious injury. “You question every single thing you do. This applies to dancing as well. You need to know how to dance and be attentive to your ‘instrument’.” Apart from ballet, Samra is also really passionate about pedagogy. She always wanted to work with kids and learn from them. That’s because, “We need to look at the purpose of the pedagogical processes from a different perspective and start from the things kids could teach us, the adults. That’s when you discover your love of teaching. My teaching motto is: value the kids as if they were smaller versions of adults. Teachers shouldn’t choose what’s best for each child; instead, they should help each of them discover

what’s best for him or her,” Samra Mlinar Mandić explains. With other artistic souls, she plans to tell other interesting stories in the theater through dancing.

SCHOOL OF LIFE “Playing ballet has not only taught me a lot about myself as a person, but about others too. Dancing has helped me in all aspects of life, particularly in discovering what my purpose for existence was. We’re not aware of just how much we communicate and express ourselves I a non-verbal way. Verbal expression is a code we were taught to use and, in a way, it was forced on us, it’s prescribed and it limits us, unlike body language which is spontaneous and natural.”

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SENAD OLOVČIĆ, DIREKTOR KOMPANIJE PORSCHE BH

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ZA IZAZOVE! ZAHVALJUJUĆI DOBRO UIGRANOM TIMU, KOJEG PREDVODI DIREKTOR OLOVČIĆ, SVE MARKE VW GRUPACIJE ZAUZELE SU ZAVIDNU POZICIJU NA BOSANSKOHERCEGOVAČKOM TRŽIŠTU I ČVRSTO MJESTO KOD KUPACA Razgovarala: Elma ZEĆO, Fotografije: Edvin KALIĆ

utomobil u našem životu znači mnogo. Nije on stvar prestiža, ni imidža, nego prije svega potreba. Stoga nas ne čudi da ga kupci poistovjećuju s najvažnijim materijalnim stvarima u životu, poput stana, ili kuće. “Zbog toga, prilikom kupovine, ta njihova ushićenost bude toliko jaka da se i na vas automatski prenosi, i to je ono što ovom poslu daje posebnu čar”, kaže Senad Olovčić, direktor kompanije Porsche BH, kojem, osim kontakta s kupcima, veliko zadovoljstvo u radu donose i zajednička putovanja s trgovcima iz BiH, koji sarađuju s VW grupacijom, a ima ih čak 37! “Zajedno razgledamo nove modele i s oduševljenjem svoje iskustvo kasnije prenosimo na kupce. Automobilska industrija je izuzetno dinamična sfera, koja pojedincu otvara mnoga vrata za individualni razvoj i napredak u životu. Čovjek vidi mnogo toga, učestvuje u razmjeni novih tehnologija, na izvoru je novih informacija, jednostavno osjeća da je dio modernog svijeta.” 116

AUDI – PREMIUM BREND Obnašate zahtjevnu dužnost. S kakvim očekivanjima prema samome sebi započinjete svaki radni dan? – S ljudske strane je najvažnije da je čovjek zdrav, u dobroj formi i spreman za posao. Podjednako je važno da je i vaša organizacija usredsređena na posao, odnosno planirane dnevne aktivnosti. Moji radni dani započinju uvijek veoma rano. Prvi stižem u kompaniju i najčešće posljednji odlazim, što je u skladu s odgovornosti i obavezama generalnog direktora. Prirodno je da on više vremena provodi u svojoj firmi, s uposlenicima, a prije svega s kupcima. Šta biste izdvojili kao najveće izazove koji Vas stalno prate? – Izazovi su različiti. Mogu biti unutrašnji u obliku poslovnih problema, no, moram reći, njih nema mnogo u odnosu na općenite probleme bh. poslovnog ambijenta. Stanje izazvano političko-ekonomskom situacijom u potpunosti onemogućava

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privredni razvoj društva i države. Kao takvo reflektira se na sve segmente rada, a u našem poslu je to prodaja vozila. I to je zaista najveći izazov s kojim se morate naučiti nositi. Rast ekonomije uslovljava rast standarda i tržišta automobila. Velike probleme također stvara regulativa naklonjena uvozu rabljenih vozila, a posljedice toga uviđamo svaki dan. Imamo nezdravu okolinu u kojoj živimo, pogotovo u zimskim mjesecima, ali i veliki broj saobraćajnih nesreća, koje se, naravno, dešavaju i na lošim putevima, što opet direktno možemo dovesti u vezu sa činjenicom da se zemlja ne razvija. Veoma važno bi bilo da ekonomija doživi potpuni zaokret i bude usmjerena isključivo u pravcu brzog napretka.

– Na osnovu iskustva s kupcima, stiče se dojam da je filozofija promatranja automobila kod žena u prvom planu okrenuta ka dizajnu, no želim reći da su danas i žene veoma informisane o kvaliteti, potrošnji, važnim tehničkim detaljima. Dizajn je važan i muškoj populaciji, ali muškarci prije svega uzimaju u obzir tehnologiju, te potom i ekonomski faktor. Njima je važno da taj automobil i nakon nekog određenog vremena i dalje ima svoju vrijednost, što je tipično za vozila naše grupacije. Bilo koji da prodajete, imat ćete veliku šansu da veoma brzo pronađete kupca i isto tako da dobijete optimalnu svotu novca nazad. Dizajn i tehnologija su zajednički i jednim i drugim, samo ne u istom omjeru.

VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda i Porsche, ko se na bh. tržištu ipak uspio izboriti za primat?

Koji automobil lično Vi vozite?

– Škoda je najprodavanija u BiH, no to nužno ne znači da je i najpopularnija. Volkswagen čini kičmu naše grupacije zahvaljujući dobrom iskustvu iz prošlosti, odnosno činjenici da se nekada proizvodio u Vogošći, gdje je bila smještena Tvornica automobila Sarajevo (TAS). Ovaj brend je kod nas poželjan i prepoznatljiv. Ako smo zainteresovani za premium segment, onda se kao prava mjera izdvaja Audi, koji objedinjuje sve premium osobine jednog brenda u automobilskoj industriji. Upravo Audi slovi za premium brend kako u BiH tako i šire. Ipak, ukoliko neko želi više od njega, postoji Porsche koji predstavlja vrhunac u izradi i dizajnu. On je najbolji spoj moći, snage i dizajna u automobilskoj industriji. Sve naše marke imaju svoju poziciju na tržištu i mjesto kod kupaca. Zadovoljan sam s našim načinom djelovanja u BiH.

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– Kako sam dugo radio kao brend menadžer za Audi, pozicija i prošlost učinili su da uvijek rado vozim ovaj automobil. Danas je to Audi A6, to je moj model, ali ujedno model koji izuzetno dobro kotira u poslovnom svijetu. Ljudi koji preferiraju, ili mogu, ili žele nešto drugačije, neće pogriješiti s Porscheovom Panamerom ili Porscheovim Cayenne SUVom. Volkswagen i Passat spadaju u najpopularnije poslovne limuzine u BiH, iako će sigurno mnogi reći da je Octavia također dobar automobil u poslovnom svijetu. Naravno, i Škoda se pobrinula da proizvede vlastitu poslovnu limuzinu – Superb. Koje karakteristike mora posjedovati dobar vozač? – Dobar vozač uvijek treba težiti da ima dobro vozilo, jer, kako se u narodu kaže, bez alata nema zanata. Auto treba biti siguran i pouzdan, što se ubraja u osnovne faktore. S vozilima iz naše grupacije vozač zasigurno može izvući maksimum, jer ona to svojom tehnologijom omogućavaju po svim aspektima. Dobar vozač također uvijek razmatra isplativost kupovine jednog automobila, jer jednog dana poželjet će novi,

a za stari, ukoliko je napravio odličan izbor i kasnije se adekvatno brinuo o svom autu, uvijek može izvršiti povrat nezanemarivog novca u svoj budžet. Na kraju, kakav automobil preporučujete početnicima? – Prema mom mišljenju, početnici bi trebali krenuti sa skromnim zahtjevima. Uvijek toplo preporučujem Polo, Fabiju, ili SEAT Ibicu. Kasnije se mogu apetiti i standardi povećavati. Mogućnosti su različite i teško je izdvojiti bilo koji automobil, posebno što se prevashodno na prvom mjestu nalaze lične preferencije. Za nekog to može biti Golf, nekog drugog Audi A3, no neko će u startu htjeti uzeti limuzinu, ako je to njegova familijarna opcija. Naša kompanija u BiH ima široku ponudu, koja može odgovoriti različitim zahtjevima i ličnim sklonostima budućih vozača, te generalno svih kategorija vozača.

U koraku s najnovijim dostignućima “Najsigurniji automobil je zasigurno novi automobil koji u sebi objedinjuje sve tehnološke napretke, posebno one koji se odnose na sistem sigurnosti prilikom direktnih ili indirektnih udesa. VW grupacija ulaže velike investicije čineći svoje automobile iz kategorije u kategoriju, od postojećeg do novog modela, dodatno sigurnijim. Granice se konstantno pomjeraju.”

SENAD OLOVČIĆ, CEO OF PORSCHE BH

Always Ready for

CHALLENGES! THANKS TO THE WELL-VERSED TEAM, LED BY THEIR GENERAL MANAGER OLOVČIĆ, ALL VW GROUP BRANDS HAVE GAINED AN ENVIABLE POSITION ON THE BOSNIAN MARKET AND A SOLID CUSTOMER BASE Interviewed by: Elma ZEĆO, Photo: Edvin KALIĆ

he car in our life means a lot. It is not a thing of prestige or an image, but above all it is a need. Therefore, we are not surprised that buyers identify it with the most important material things in life, such as an apartment or a house. “ That's why, when purchasing, their enthusiasm is so strong that it is automatically transmitted to you too, and that's what gives this job a special charm", says Senad Olovčić, CEO of Porsche BH, who, besides being in contact with customers, greatly enjoys joint travels with merchants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who cooperate with the VW Group, and there are even 37 of them! “ We view the new models together and are thrilled to pass on the 119

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experience to our customers later on. The automotive industry is an extremely dynamic sphere which opens many doors to an individual development and progress in life. A person sees a lot of things, takes part in the exchange of new technologies, is at a source of new information, simply feels that he is part of the modern world".

AUDI – PREMIUM BRAND You have a demanding duty. With what kind of expectations of yourself do you start each working day? – On the human side, it is most important that a person is healthy, in good shape and ready for work. It is equally important that your organisation is focused on work, i.e. on the planned daily activities. My working days always start very early. I am the first to come to work and most often I leave the last, which is in line with the responsibilities and commitments of the general manager. It is natural that he is spending more time in his firm, with employees, and above all with customers. What would you consider as the biggest challenges that keep occurring? – Challenges are varied. They can be internal in the form of business problems, but I have to say, there are not many of those considering the general problems of the BH business environment. The state caused by the political and economic situation completely prevents the economic development of society and the state. As such, it reflects on all segments of work, and in our business it is the sale of vehicles. And this is really the biggest challenge that you have to learn to deal with. The growth of the economy conditions the growth of standards and the car market. Big problems are also created by regulations that are in favour of 120

the import of used vehicles, and we face the consequences of this every day. We have an unhealthy environment in which we live, especially in the winter months, as well as a large number of traffic accidents, which, of course, also occur on bad roads, which can be directly related to the fact that the country is not developing. It would be very important for the economy to experience a complete turnaround and focus solely on the direction of rapid progress. VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda and Porsche, who in the BH market managed to get the leading postion? – Škoda is the best-selling in BH, but this does not necessarily mean that it is also the most popular. Volkswagen is the spine of our group thanks to good experience from the past, i.e. the fact that it was once produced in Vogošća, where the Car Factory Sarajevo (TAS) was located. This brand is desirable and recognisable in our country. If we are interested in the premium segment, then Audi sets out as a real measure, which combines all premium features of a brand in the automotive industry. Audi, in fact, is reputed as a premium brand in BH, but also beyond. However, if someone wants more than that, there's Porsche that represents the peak of making and design. It is the best combination of power, strength and design in the automotive industry. All our brands have their market position and a place with the customers. I am happy with our way of operation in BH.

VW GROUP THINKS OF EVERY DRIVER Is there a difference in the male and female perceptions of a quality car? – Based on customer experience, the impression is that the philosophy of observing cars in women is primarily turned to design, but I want to say that women today are also very knowledgeable about quality, consumption, important technical details. Design is also important for the male population, but men primarily take into account technology and then economic factors. It is important for them that a car still has its value after a certain time, which is typical of our Group's vehicles. Any which one you sell, you will have a great chance of finding a buyer quickly and also to get the optimal amount of money back. Design and technology are common to both, only not in the same ratio. Which car do you personally drive? – As I worked for a long time as a brand manager for Audi, the position and the past have always made me happy to drive this car. Today it is the Audi A6, that is my model, but also a model that is extremely well placed in the business world. People who prefer, or can buy, or want something different, will not make a mistake with Porsche's Panamera or Porsche's Cayenne SUV. Volkswagen and Passat are among the most popular business limousines in BH, although many will certainly say that Octavia is also a good car in the business world. Of course, Škoda also

has made sure to produce its own business limousine - Superb. Which features must a good driver possess? – A good driver should always strive to have a good vehicle, because, as people say, no tools, no craftsmanship. The car needs to be safe and reliable, which is the basic factor. With the vehicles from our Group, the driver can surely get the most out of it, because they certainly provide for it with its technology in all aspects. A good driver also always looks at the viability of buying a car, because one day he will want a new one, and for the old one, if he has made an excellent choice and later on took care of his car, he can always make a return of a considerable amount of money into his budget. Finally, what kind of car do you recommend to novices? – In my opinion, beginners should start with modest demands. I always warmly recommend Polo, Fabia or SEAT Ibiza. Later on appetites and standards can be increased. The possibilities are different and it is difficult to distinguish any car, especially since the personal preferences are primarily the key factor. For some, that may be Golf, to other Audi A3, but somebody will want to take the limousine at the start, if it is his family option. Our company in BH has a wide offer that can respond to different demands and personal preferences of future drivers, and generally for all categories of drivers.

IN STEP WITH THE LATEST ACHIEVEMENTS “The safest car is certainly a new car that incorporates in itself all technological advancements, especially those that relate to the safety system in direct or indirect crashes. VW Group makes large investments to make their cars, from category to category, from existing to new models, additionally safe. The borders are constantly moving.“

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DJEČAK KOJI JE ROĐEN BEZ RUKU FASCINIRAO JE SVOJOM ŽIVOTNOM ENERGIJOM STANOVNIKE SVOJE ZEMLJE, ALI I ŠIRE Piše: Elma ZEĆO

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Dok je majka Elmina nosila u stomaku svoje prvo dijete, sada već na takmičenju plivanja zlatnom medaljom okrunjenog dječaka, nije mogla ni pomisliti da će njenim licem umjesto suza radosnica poteći suze straha kada je začula sinovljev plač. U tom momentu, iako su urađeni nalazi tokom trudnoće protumačeni kao uredni, medicinsko osoblje saopćilo joj je da je njen sin rođen bez ruku i s deformitetom desne noge.

ŽIVOT PIŠE NEVJEROVATNE PRIČE Ni narednih godina nije bilo jednostavno. Posebno kada je dječak počeo pričati i spoznavati. “Kao roditelji trudili smo se pronaći najbolji način da Ismail prihvati sebe i svi smo zajedno prošli kroz različite emotivne faze, jer ne postoje riječi koje bi mogle opisati koliko je jednoj majci, jednom ocu, teško kada dijete pita da li može dobiti njihove ruke da i ono može raditi što i druga djeca”, tužno se prisjeća Elmina. Ali da život čini čuda pokazalo je sve ono što će se kasnije odvijati u životu šestogodišnjeg Ismaila, koji je od samog početka pokazivao nevjerovatnu životnu energiju. Roditelji Elmina i Ismet učili su ga da s nogama radi sve što se radi s rukama – da jede, crta, piše, igra se..., a kako bi unaprijedili razvoj mišića upisali su ga prošle godine u Plivački klub “Spid” dolazeći dva puta sedmično na treninge iz Zenice u Sarajevo. A šta je za kratko vrijeme Ismail postigao pročulo se i u regionu kada je osvojio svoju prvu zlatnu medalju na 9. regionalnom prvenstvu Hrvatske u plivanju za osobe s invaliditetom. Na tu temu otac Ismet kaže: “Izuzetno brzo je napredovao. Od mlađih članova kluba on je jedini zadovoljavao kriterij za učešće na posljednjem klupskom

takmičenju, a to je da može preplivati 50 metara bez prekida. Po povratku kući, duša mi je pucala od sreće kada sam čuo kako na stadionu Čelika skoro 8000 ljudi uzvikuje: ‘Ti si ponos grada Zenice’. Ismail inače u svemu mora biti prvi i za njega ne postoji da on nešto ne može. Uživa da se poredi sa super junakom crtanog filma, Hulkom. Ne boji se ničeg. Voli ljude. Nema nikakvih predrasuda. Zaista sam od njega mnogo naučio.”

Pozitivan utjecaj na Ismaila u njegovom razvoju također su imale najprije odgajateljice vrtića Sindbad, jedinog u Zenici koji ga je srdačno prihvatio, a potom i trener Amel Kapo, osnivač jedinstvenog Plivačkog kluba “Spid”. “Zahvaljujući odgajateljicama Ismail je razvio samopouzdanje i danas s lakoćom može reći da se on tako rodio, da to nije njegov nedostatak, nego posebnost”, ističe majka Elmina.

NA SIGURNOM PUTU Ismail je druželjubiv i dinamičan u svim igrama. Dobro šuta loptu, vozi hoverboard, a prošle zime počeo je također skijati. Profesionalci koji su ga posmatrali, priča otac Ismet, već u njemu vide zimskog paraolimpijca. “Nama je najvažnije da on bude dobar čovjek i da se u životu bavi stvarima koje ga zanimaju, a mi ćemo uvijek biti njegova podrška”, kažu roditelji Ismaila, koji u septembru polazi u prvi razred osnovne škole. Zahvaljujući stipendiji Islamske zajednice bit će u prilici da pohađa privatnu Osnovnu školu Hasan Kjafija Pruščak.

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HERO THE BOY WHO WAS BORN WITHOUT ARMS FASCINATED WITH HIS LIFE ENERGY THE CITIZENS OF HIS COUNTRY AND BEYOND Written by: Elma ZEÄ&#x2020;O

As mother Elmina carried her first child in her belly, now a boy crowned with a gold medal in the swimming competition, she could not even think that the tears of joy on her face would be replaced by the tears of fear when she heard her son's crying. At that moment, although the medical check ups during pregnancy were all in order, medical staff told her that her son was born without arms and with the deformity of his right leg.

LIFE WRITES INCREDIBLE STORIES It was not easy in the years to come either. Especially when the boy started talking and learning. "As parents, we tried to find the best way for Ismail to accept himself and we all went through different emotional phases, becau124

se there are no words that could describe how hard it is to a mother or a father when the child asks if he can get their arms so that he can do what other children do", Elmina recalls sadly. But that life makes miracles was shown by everything that ensued in the life of a six-year-old Ismail, who has been showing an incredible life energy from the very beginning. Parents Elmina and Ismet taught him to do with his legs everything that is normally done with the arms - to eat, draw, write, play..., and to improve his muscle development they enlisted him last year in the Swimming Club "Spid", which meant travelling twice a week for training from Zenica to Sarajevo. And what Ismail has achieved in such a short space of time rang the bell in the entire region when he won his first gold

medal at the 9th Croatian Regional Championship for Swimming for People with Disabilities. On this topic, father Ismet says: "He has progressed extremely rapidly. Of the younger members of the club he was the only one who met the criteria for participating in the last club competition, which was to swim 50 meters without breaks. When I got back home, my soul was bursting with happiness when I heard that almost 8,000 people at the Ä&#x152;elik stadium exclaimed: 'You are the pride of the city of Zenica'. Ismail always has to be first in everything and to him it is impossible that he can not do something. He likes to compare himself with a super-hero of the animated film, Hulk. He's not afraid of anything. He likes people. There is no prejudice. I've really learned a lot from him". A positive impact on Ismail in his development also was made firstly by the kindergarten teachers of Sindbad nursery, the only one in Zenica who warmly accepted him, followed by the coach Amel Kapo, the founder of the unique Swim Club "Spid". "Thanks to the teachers, Ismail has developed self-confidence, and today he can easily say that he was born that way, that this is not his flaw, but something that makes him special", says mother Elmina.

SAFELY ON THE WAY Ismail is sociable and dynamic in all games. He kicks the ball well, drives the hoverboard, and last winter he also started to ski. Professionals who watched him, says father Ismet, already see the winter paraolympian in him."What is most important to us is that he becomes a good man and that he does the things in his life that he is interested in, and we will always be his support", say parents of Ismail, who starts in September his first year of primary school. Thanks to the Islamic Community scholarship, he will be able to attend the private elementary school Hasan Kjafija PruĹĄÄ?ak. 125

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UČINKOVITE MASAŽE BLIŽIH I DALEKIH ZEMALJA UČINIT ĆE DA ZA KRATKO VRIJEME DOŽIVITE PLANETU DONOSEĆI KUĆI, UMJESTO SUVENIRA, TIJELO U POTPUNO NOVOM DUHOVNOM I FIZIČKOM RUHU

a nesvakidašnje putovanje vodi vas Ma’ab Spa Center, čiji je rad obilježila stručnost izvođenja indijske masaže glave. Karta u jednom smjeru smanjuje glavobolju, bol u vratu i ramenima koje uzrokuje stres, poboljšava protok krvi prema glavi i olakšava pritisak na oči. No, indijska masaža nije samo tretman fizičkih problema. Kako njenu osnovu čini ajurvedski koncept usmjeren na potragu za ravnotežom, njome se energija tijela vraća u stanje balansa. Tako indijska masaža istovremeno utječe na emocionalne probleme i druge brige koje tište ljude. Masiranje glave pospješuje protok oksigena do mozga, što je efikasan način reduciranja straha i popravljanja raspoloženja. Osim toga, oksigen doprinosi jasnom i kreativnom razmišljanju. 126

Privođenjem kraju indijske masaže polako se prelazi na leđa. Masaža koja nosi naziv skandinavske zemlje Švedske poznata je još i kao klasična masaža. Riječ je o staroj umjetnosti ozdravljenja, koja se primjenjivala još 3000 godina prije nove ere. Njeni korijeni idu prema Aziji, ali kako je švedski profesor Pehr Henrik Ling razvio načine njenog izvođenja naziva se i švedskom. Švedska masaža pozitivno utječe na metabolizam i cirkulaciju, te i rad unutrašnjih organa. Dolazi do opuštanja i blagostanja tijela i duše. Ako se ne uzme u obzir cijeli organizam, potpunu fizičku i psihičku regeneraciju tijela teško je postići. Naša stopala nose nas svakodnevno kroz život – korak po korak. Koliki je njihov značaj dovoljno govori poda-

tak da se na svakom stopalu nalazi nekoliko hiljada nervnih završetaka povezanih sa svim dijelovima tijela. U ovom domenu svoju snagu pokazuje refleksologija stopala, odnosno drevna kineska masaža stopala, koja opušta, potiče cirkulaciju i energetsku ravnotežu unutar tijela, dok se njenim izvođenjem zaokružuje cjeloviti pristup čovjeku i njegovom zdravlju.

Masaže u Ma’ab Spa Centeru rade se s eteričnim uljima koja pospješuju kako cirkulaciju tako i detoksikaciju organizma. Od eteričnih ulja cimeta, ruzmarina, lavande, limuna i narandže pravi se posebna smjesa za svaku osobu, koju u njeno pristanište uvode organski čajevi azijskog porijekla – woolang, bijeli čaj ili zeleni čaj izvrsnih aroma.

MA’AB SPA CENTER

A Trip around the World

IN 60 MINUTES EFFICIENT MASSAGE STYLES ORIGINATING FROM NEARBY AND FAR-AWAY COUNTRIES WILL MAKE YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE TRAVELLED ACROSS THE PLANET IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, AND INSTEAD OF BRINGING A SOUVENIR HOME WITH YOU, YOU WILL BE BRINGING WITH YOU A FEELING OF HAVING A COMPLETELY NEW SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL ROBE ON YOU

he Ma’ab Spa Center takes you to an atypical journey featuring Indian head massage therapy involving competent practitioners. A one way ticket reduces stress-induced headaches, as well as pain in the neck and shoulders, improves blood flow to the brain, and lowers eye pressure. However, the Indian massage does not just treat the physical ailments. It is based on the Ayurvedic concept directed at finding balance by bringing the body back

into balance. That way the Indian massage simultaneously assists with a variety of emotional problems and concerns. Massaging the head encourages the supply of oxygen to the brain which is one of the best ways of reducing anxiety and of lifting one’s mood. Oxygen also helps people think clearly and creatively. The Indian massage therapy typically ends with a back massage. Carrying the name of a Scandinavian country, the Swedish massage therapy is also known as the classical massage. It is the ancient art of healing practiced as early as 3000 BC. It traces its roots back to Asia, but since Pehr Henrik Ling, Swedish professor, developed a number of techniques to promote health through movement, it is also called Swedish massage technique. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for metabolism and circulation, and stimulates the internal organs. It also improves flexibility while easing tension in the body and the soul.

Massage therapists at the Ma’ab Spa Center use essential oils to boost circulation and detoxify the body. A special combination of cinnamon, lavender, lemon and orange oils is prepared for each person, and organic teas grown in Asia—woolang, white or green tea—with an amazing aroma, are used.

It is difficult to completely physically and psychologically regenerate the body without taking into account the whole organism. Our feet carry us through life every day—step by step. The fact that there are several thousand nerves in each foot which branch throughout the body speaks volumes about how significant out feet are. Foot reflexology, or the ancient Chinese foot massage, is particularly effective here. It is calming and soothing, it improves blood circulation in the feet and creates balance throughout the body, and when applied, it can be a great tool for overall health and well-being. MA’AB SPA CENTER Adresa/Address: Radnička do 34 Sarajevo 71000, BiH Tel.: 033 - 810 - 228 Mob: 061 - 499 - 284 Web: www.maabspa.ba 127

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Jagodasta limunada

Strawberry lemonade

SASTOJCI: • 500 g jagoda • 2 limete • 3 kašike smeđeg šećera • 1 l mineralne vode

INGREDIENTS: • 500 g strawberries • 2 limes • 3 tablespoons of brown sugar • 1 l mineral water

PRIPREMA: Oprati jagode, odstraniti listiće, staviti ih u veliku posudu i izgnječiti viljuškom. Potom iscijediti limete. Mus koji ste dobili od jagoda pomiješati sa šećerom i sokom od limete. Potom mus od jagoda raspodijeliti u šest čaša (300 ml) i dodati mineralnu vodu.

PREPARATION: Wash the strawberries, remove the leaves, place them into a large bowl and mesh with a fork. Then squeeze the limes. Mix the strawberry moose with sugar and lime juice. Divide it into six glasses (300 ml) and add mineral water.

PRIRODNI SOKOVI NAJBOLJE SU LJETNO OSVJEŽENJE. ONI ĆE VAS RASHLADITI I VAŠ ORGANIZAM OBOGATITI VITAMINIMA. PRAVITE IH BEZ ŠEĆERA I ZAPOČNITE SVOJ DAN SVJEŽI

NATURAL JUICES ARE THE BEST SUMMER REFRESHMENT. THEY WILL COOL YOU DOWN AND ENRICH YOUR BODY WITH VITAMINS. MAKE THEM WITHOUT SUGAR AND START YOUR DAY FRESH

Žuto i sočno SASTOJCI: • • • • • •

2 narandže 2 grejpfruta 2 limuna 2 komada đumbira 2 komada kurkume prstohvat kajenskog bibera

PRIPREMA: Citrus voće iscijediti. Dodati đumbir i kurkumu u sokovnik, te pomiješati sve s kajenskim biberom.

Yellow and juicy INGREDIENTS: • 2 oranges • 2 grapefruits • 2 lemons • 2 bits of ginger root and 2 pieces of turmeric • A pinch of Cayenne pepper PREPARATION: Squeeze the citrus fruit. Add ginger and turmeric into a blender, sprinkle all with Cayene pepper and mix.

Zdravo i ukusno

Healthy and delicious

SASTOJCI: • 2 jabuke • 1 grozd grožđa

INGREDIENTS: • 2 apples • 1 grape bunch

PRIPREMA: Oguliti jabuke i izrezati ih na manje komade. Grožđe dobro oprati i bobice odvojiti od stabljike. Voće staviti u sokovnik, a poslije toga sipati u čaše.

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