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Baščaršija Nights
Baščaršija Nights (; sh-Cyrl, Башчаршијске ноћи) is an annual cultural festival held every July in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established in 1996, the festival celebrates the city's rich cultural heritage through a diverse program of music, theater, exhibitions, and other artistic performances. It is recognized as one of the most significant cultural events in the country, attracting approximately 150,000 visitors each year. History The origins of Baščaršija Nights trace back to the late 1980s, with initial events organized in 1988 and 1989. These early iterations were single-night events featuring multiple cultural programs across the city. The festival was formally established in its current format in 1996 by Sejfudin Tokić, aiming to revitalize Sarajevo's cultural scene following the Bosnian War. In its early years, the festival featured modest programming due to limited post-war resources, relying heavily on local artists and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarajevo
Sarajevo ( ), ; ''see Names of European cities in different languages (Q–T)#S, names in other languages'' is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits. The Sarajevo metropolitan area with its surrounding municipalities has a population of 592,714 people. Located within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosnia (region), Bosnia, it is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of the Balkans, a region of Southeastern Europe. Sarajevo is the political, financial, social, and cultural centre of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a prominent centre of culture in the Balkans. It exerts region-wide influence in entertainment, media, fashion, and the arts. Due to its long history of religious and cultural diversity, Sarajevo is sometimes called the "Jerusalem of Europe" or "Jerusalem of the Balkans". It is one of a few major Europea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
