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A lot has happened in the past five years in the historic city of Mostar. The number of adopted pets has increased. During the summer, there are also a lot of tourists who bring their pets into a tourist adventure and later on find themselves in embarrassing situations due to the almost non-existence of restaurants that would receive them.
The Old Town of Mostar has been attracting millions of tourists from all over the world because of its unique blend of rich history, picturesque architecture and exotic locations. The Old Bridge is the most magnificent monument in Mostar and it has become the worldwide known symbol of Mostar.
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Politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina have not been able to make an agreement on which important event from the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina should be chosen for commemoration.
How to celebrate than?
In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 25 November is celebrated as Statehood Day but not all people of the same state would agree on that date. This date in history is seen by many politicians and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina as essential because on this day in 1943, the Anti-Fascist Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ZAVNOBiH) adopted a resolution declaring Bosnia and Herzegovina an equal community of Serbs, Muslims and Croats(what this country is like).
On the other side, the Bosnian Serbs deny the historical importance of resolution from 1943 and believe that this day should be celebrated on November 21st because the Dayton Peace Agreement was signed on November 21, 1995.
Many people of Bosnia and Herzegovina do not consider the Dayton Agreement as an ideal solution because a separate entity was created under the name Republika Srpska.
The leaders of Republika Srpska, who advocate the commemoration of 21 November, are not in favor of a united BiH, and they see 25 November as a symbol of state unity that undermines their vision of the state.
On the occasion of 25 November 2008, Milorad Dodik, prime minister of Republika Srpska, stated: “The celebration of 25 November is an artificial imposing of a story of an alleged continuity of statehood, which did not exist.”
On the other side, the Bosnian Croat Željko Komšić, one of the three members of the State Presidency, stated in 2008, arguing against the Serbs: “The date of signing the Dayton Peace Agreement I consider an important date in the recent history of Bosnia, which should be celebrated in a dignified manner, but 25 November, the date of celebration of ZAVNOBiH, and the decisions reached there, I personally find sacrosanct, inviolable, and the sole National Day of Bosnia.”
In January 2009, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Civil Affairs proposed a common law on holidays that would abolish commemorative days specific to either the Federation or Republika Srpska.
None of the proposed holidays (New Year, May Day, Anti-Fascist Day, International Day Against Violence) would have any connection to specific national affairs within Bosnia.
This proposal, however, met resistance from Bosniak parliamentarians. On 17 July 2009, the Council of Ministers nevertheless made their final decision: Bosnia and Herzegovina shall have only the “international” holidays proposed earlier.
No national day in the real sense was included in their proposal. This decision was again met with criticism from the Bosniaks, since “their” dates were not included either. This proposal has yet to be discussed in Parliament, and it is not likely to be adopted.
So, Bosnia and Herzegovina is still a country without a national day, or, more precisely, with several competing ones.
In front of the Tour Guide Mostar, we can proudly say that no matter the outcome and the historical events we celebrate the sole National Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina when the stability of all people was considered equal.
Christmas time is coming and there is no better time than Christmas to visit Europe! If you are looking for a memorable Christmas experience at an affordable price then countries in the Balkans are best destinations for you! Central Europe is always more popular as holiday destination compared to Eastern Europe but is often overcrowded during these days.
Whether you are a solo traveler or traveling with family and friends this is the best time to meet a new culture and holiday traditions at its most festive time.
Even the greatest of Grinches have to admit: These 9 cities, with their sparkle and cheer, can make the heart grow three sizes larger.
If you are into Christmas markets, you might read that Zagreb was declared as being the most beautiful Christmas market in Europe. When you reach Zagreb and start exploring its city center, you will realize Zagreb was important city already years back. Everything looks even more beautiful during its Christmas market. A nice place to wander and stop for some Christmas goodies is also Zrinjevac, offering lots of stands with food and drinks to warm you during the cold winter days. In the middle of the stands, you will also find Santa’s home. If you like ice-skating, you also have to stop at King Tomislav Park – right opposite the main railway station. The Ice Park is really beautifully done, offering fun for all ages.
The first thought you will have: It’s like Paris. The lights reflecting off the river running through the old center of town, people out, even in the cardigan chill, sitting bankside beneath old five- and six-story masonry façades, sipping warm drinks, eating their slices of cake slowly to extend their lease on the table. It is a lively atmosphere with children’s choirs putting on concerts and a band getting the crowd dancing. An ice skating rink in Kongresni Trg Square adds to the winter charm. Public transport will run, but not so often and if you wish to travel around especially with family, the best advice is to rent a car. You can visit Christmas Market in Ljubljana or Postojna Cave.
The country is well known for host people from 3 different religions. What happens in a moment of an important celebration in Europe as is Christmas? Bosnia and Herzegovina is probably the most multicultural country in Europe with three big religions living inside of one country: Muslims, Orthodox, and Catholics. With a Santa’s Village and Children’s playground set up just for the market, this is a great place to bring children to experience the holidays. Visitors can also take in local crafts, organic food, and plenty of beverages!
Expats in Albania enjoy their own Christmas traditions. Foreigners living in Albania may put up a tree for Christmas, have others over to their homes for the day, and bake sweets they are used to having for the holidays. Even though Christmas is a quieter time of year in Albania than in the West, those who crave the lights and festive mood that Christmas usually elicits can get their fill on New Year’s Eve. The Christmas tree on Tirana’s main square and the fireworks display at night help to mark the day.
The winter magic will begin on November 26th and it lasts until January 8th, 2017. All visitors will be able to enjoy a great variety of over 60 different exhibitors. In a variety of content, entertaining programs will be organized into two stages. Visitors will be able to enjoy school plays, performances by children’s bands, dance choreography, magic tricks and the inevitable Santa Claus will also be there, donating the visitors from his chariot. Mostar is the best choice for those who want to spend their Christmas in one of the sunniest places in Europe.
Greece brightens up as Christmas approaches, from the mainland to the islands, Greek Christmas traditions remain a deep-rooted part of the culture. During December, people are out shopping for gifts, decorating their homes and preparing for family feasts. The heart of the city is Syntagma Square and it’s where the city’s Christmas tree is lit. The square’s trees are strung with blue and white lights (the holiday colors of Greece) or with decorations such as karavakia (small Christmas ships).
Unusual for an Orthodox country, Bulgaria celebrates Christmas on December 25th, with the biggest and best celebrations reserved for Christmas Eve. Santa Claus goes by Dyado Koleda , or Grandfather Christmas, and arrives accompanied by his granddaughter Snegurochka, the Snow Maiden. Sofia residents gather on Christmas Eve for a multi-course feast, traditionally hosted by the family matriarch. Meat, cheese, and dairy are avoided during a 40-day fast leading up to Christmas in order to purify the body and soul, so expect tasty vegetarian dishes such as pumpkin cake and bean stews.
It is a time when the whole city glows in the warmth of decorations, carols echo, the aroma of festive specialties fill the air; all under a blanket of a thousand twinkling lights, Christmas in Dubrovnik is a magical time. And Christmas 2017 in Dubrovnik has plenty of gifts under the Christmas tree for everyone.
As always, this Christmas market is set in Sibiu’s awe-inspiring Grand Square (Piata Mare), in the heart of the city, and that’s probably a big part of its charm. Being surrounded by such magnificent Baroque architecture, makes you feel like you stepped back in time into a smaller, cozier Vienna. Cheerful and full of color, the stalls present a huge variety of merchandise, from Christmas decorations, roasted almonds, and mulled wine to traditional handmade products such as leather good jewelries, fur hats, and much more.
The great Exit Festival family will get another member next year! After in 2014, they started Sea Dance at Jaz Beach, a year later Revolution in Timisoara, and Sea Star in Umag this year, EXIT team are starting a new festival which will take place from March 15 to 18 next year at the Olympic Jahorina mountain!
The festival is designed to have both daytime and night events, but following the 2+2 formula which was used for the extremely successful Sea Star Festival in Istria. On the first day, the festival will have an evening warm-up party; in the next two days, it will be open at full capacity during both day and night, while the fourth day is reserved for the ending party during the day. More information about the new festival, its name and the names of its first performers will be available soon, and the first tickets for the most affordable, promotional prices will be available before starting the winter season.
Music festivals in mountain resorts are on the rise all over the world, and in Europe alone demand has already surpassed the offer of such events. EXIT team, in cooperation with the Jahorina Olympic Center, plans to position the new festival among the most important winter music festivals on the continent in a relatively short period of time.
This will place Jahorina among the attractive destinations in the regional festival network organized by the EXIT team, continuing the trend of connecting the region as the foundation of EXIT’s social mission, but also further positioning of the South Eastern Europe region as one of the most attractive destinations for youth and festival tourism which are on the big rise worldwide. Just like EXIT 2001 was the first mass gathering of young people after the wars of the nineties, all the events produced by EXIT team today gather people from all over the region, which creates a special atmosphere for the visitors from the rest of the world, named “EXIT magic” by some international media.
Furthermore, aside from new regional countries and promotion of the local destinations in the world, EXIT team continues to develop an all-year-long, 365 days a year experience, each year offering more and more events and festival days. This year as well, in the first, promotional wave of EXIT Festival ticket sales, tickets for other festivals will also be available, for the first, promotional prices, both individually and in a package, with savings going up to 80%!
Source:exitfest.org