An unforgettable night under the Mostar stars – the "Mostar Summer" program is breathtaking
As part of the international cultural event "Mostar Summer 2025", two events were held tonight
which delighted the audience. It is the play "Ćiro" by the author team Antonio Gabelić-Tarik Filipović and
promotion of the collection "Branch from which hands grow" by author Lejla Mušić.
In the unique and enchanting ambiance of the Old Town of Mostar, the audience had the privilege of enjoying
dedicated to the exceptional performance of Tarik Filipović, who performed his stand-up comedy "Ćiro".
legendary football coach Miroslav Ćira Blažević. The performance aroused great interest from the audience
who reacted with enthusiasm to Filipović's brilliant acting.
"This is my first time performing at the 'Mostar Summer' event and it's a great pleasure. I love this city."
and when they invited me from the National Theater Mostar, it was simply an invitation that could not be refused.
Tonight's performance at this event means a lot to me because Mostar is somehow especially loved. My mother is
said, since she often came to her uncle's house here as a girl, that Mostar
the most beautiful city in the world and I hope that this city will live again to its fullest potential as it once did
"to be the pearl of BiH," Filipović emphasized.
At the same time, in the beautiful surroundings of the Yunus Emre Institute courtyard, and organized by the National
Mostar Library, a promotion of the poetry collection "Branch from which hands grow" by author Lejla was held.
Music.
"The verses on the cover of this book were written since high school. As children of war, we matured early and
we reflected on the world around us and the meaninglessness that reigned then. In such circumstances, reading is
offered alternative, beautiful worlds in which people fantasized and thought about life. The world was slowly being discovered
what it can and should be like next to the one who ruled. Years later, in accordance with the life
With maturity and the knowledge that was acquired, the verses were refined, shaped, and new ones were written. Everything came together in
collection a few years ago," Mušić emphasized, adding that it was a great honor for her to participate and
to promote the collection as part of the "Summer of Mostar" event.
In addition to the author, the book was discussed by reviewers: Dr. Melida Travančić, Dr. Lejla Boškailo and Dr. Nermin
Ormanović. The moderator of the promotion was prof. Haris Ćukle, and he performed in the musical part of the evening
Adnan Pajevic.
The next event within the "Mostar Summer" will be on Monday, July 21st, at the Yunus Emre Institute.
Mostar, when the event "Guardians of Tradition" will be held, starting at 8:45 p.m. The ceremony will
to be held on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the inscription of the Old Bridge on the UNESCO World Heritage List
protected cultural heritage and the 21st anniversary of the reconstruction of the Old Bridge.
