The idea for a prayer gathering for young people was born in the heart of a young pilgrim from England at the end of the Marian Year (1988). He shared this idea with Fra Slavko Barbarić, who embraced it and began organizing and leading the Festival
The fair is competitive, exhibition-based, and sales-oriented. In addition to the official program, visitors can enjoy a rich cultural, entertainment, and gastronomic offerings, featuring traditional Herzegovinian products (fritters, prosciutto, cheese, brandy, and wine). Ćupter has been certified by the Food Safety Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Blatnica’s Notes of Kindness” is a music event (open-air festival) held annually in early August on the plateau of St. Francis Church in the small village of Donja Blatnica – the municipality of Čitluk. Donja Blatnica, a village with approximately 500 residents, has been hosting this
The cultivation of vineyards and wine production has always been a family tradition for the Ćorić family. Their story, along with their business, dates back to 1883, when Šimun Ćorić (1883–1938) was born. Thanks to his military discipline and bravery, he spent around twelve years in
The Tasting of New Wine marks the end of the cultural event Days of the Croatian Matica in Brotnjo, held every year on November 3rd. As is tradition in the Brotnjo region, throughout Herzegovina and parts of neighboring Dalmatia, new wine is tasted, and wine barrels
The Days of the Croatian Matica in Brotnjo (from the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to the Tasting of New Wine) is the most important cultural event organized by this institution throughout the year. These cultural events last for more than a month,
The Evergreen Fest, now an established tradition, was first organized spontaneously in 2012 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Café Evergreen-Grin Čitluk, which has been in operation since 1987 The first Evergreen Fest lasted for 25 days (1 August – 25 August), featuring daily musical
The International Folklore Evenings is a traditional folklore festival held in Vionica, the central part of the Brotnjo region. Established in early 2011 alongside the foundation of the Croatian Cultural and Artistic Association St. Mark (HKUD Sv. Marko) – Vionica, the festival quickly grew to become
Didak Days is a cultural-scientific-spiritual event dedicated to promoting the life and work of Father Didak Buntić. This event began in 2004 in Didak’s birthplace parish and has significantly contributed to presenting the life and work of Father Didak Buntić to contemporary generations, continuing the preservation
The tourist, cultural, and economic event “Grape Harvest Days” in Čitluk has been traditionally held since 1955 as the one of great significance for the entire Brotnjo region and its residents. Dedicated to the beginning of the grape harvest, it takes place in September, during the
