After a month full of activities and excitement, portraying the EU’s support to the arts and culture scene of the Western Balkans, we are wrapping up our #CultureConnects campaign. Join us at the enchanting Maglaj Fortress from July 26th to 28th for the Maglaj Spirit Weekend 2024, marking the closing of our #CultureConnects campaign. This celebration of culture and community will feature an array of artistic talents and foster connections across the Western Balkans.

Day 1: Friday, July 26

The event will kick off at 19:30 with media statements from key figures including Mirsad Mahmutagić, Mayor of Maglaj Municipality; Rosalinda Whybrow from the European Commission; and Adi Softić, President of UM “Dictum Factum.”

At 20:00, the spotlight turns to the #CultureConnects campaign with a keynote by Rosalinda Whybrow and a presentation by Samra Lučkin from WeBalkans. A panel discussion will follow, featuring our cultural ambassadors:

📖 Faruk Šehić from 🇧🇦, a distinguished poet and novelist;

🎭Nihad Kreševljaković from 🇧🇦,

🎨 Goce Nenevski from 🇲🇰, a visual artist;

🎶 Ivan Petrović from 🇷🇸, a key figure in the management and organisation of the renowned EXIT Festival.

The festival officially opens at 21:00 with speeches and an award presentation, followed by a screening of “Professor Kosta Vujić’s Hat” and a performance by DJ Shadowkid.

Day 2: Saturday, July 27

Enjoy screenings of “Excursion” by Una Gunjak and “All with Will” by Nerminka Emrić, capped off with a dynamic performance from the DJ duo Heat.

A symbol of unity

Maglaj Spirit Weekend 2024 symbolizes unity and cooperation, supported by the Municipality of Maglaj, the City of Doboj, the Municipality of Žepče, the Young European Ambassadors, the European Union, and Natron Hayat. This event showcases the best of our region’s cultural richness and creativity.

Join us in celebration at the Maglaj Spirit Weekend 2024 and experience the power of culture in connecting communities from the Western Balkans and the European Union.