The Sarajevo Winter Festival (
Bosnian,
Croatian and
Serbian: ''Sarajevska zima'' / Сарајевска зима) is a
cultural festival
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held annually since the winter of 1984-1985.
The “Sarajevo Winter” Festival has traditionally been held under the auspices of the
Secretary General of the Council of Europe
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,
European Union
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,
UNESCO
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,
The Presidency of B&H,
The Federation of B&H,
The Council of Ministers of B&H,
Sarajevo Canton, City of
Sarajevo
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and
Stari grad Municipality.
External links
Official Web Site
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Tourist attractions in Sarajevo
Winter events in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Festivals in Sarajevo
Cultural festivals in Yugoslavia
Annual events in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1984 establishments in Yugoslavia