Gathering of Original Singing "Nevesinje My Glorious"
The Gathering of Original Singing "Nevesinje My Glorious" brings together singing groups from the Republic of Srpska, Serbia, and Montenegro in a program dedicated to folk songs, tradition, and customs. As part of the Nevesinjska olimpijada, this event preserves the authentic voice of the people and reminds us of the value of songs passed down through generations.
A Song that Preserves Identity and Memory
Traditional songs contain the wishes, fears, joys, and sorrows of a people. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that they do not fade away — they remind the people of their roots, history, customs, and the spiritual strength from which they originated.
The gathering of original singing "Nevesinje My Glorious" is dedicated precisely to that heritage. Through original singing, ganga and bećar songs, folk songs, and the stage performances of singing groups, this event preserves a part of the cultural life of Nevesinje and the wider Herzegovina area.
The Voice of Tradition that Unites Regions
The Gathering will feature 25 singing groups from the Republic of Srpska, Serbia, and Montenegro, bringing songs, voices, and customs from their respective regions. This meeting is not just a performance, but a collective effort to preserve original singing, folk memory, and cultural heritage.
KUD "Nevesinje" — guardian of song and customs
The cultural-artistic society "Nevesinje" was founded in 1948. By nurturing original folk songs, dances, traditional customs, and folk costumes, the society has made a significant contribution to the development of cultural life in Nevesinje.
By organizing the Gathering of Original Singing, KUD "Nevesinje" continues the long tradition of preserving folk creativity and brings together participants who keep the memory of the space, people, and customs alive through song.
They Preserve Cultural Heritage with Original Songs
The Festival of Original Singing continues the tradition of singing societies and gatherings that have nurtured folk songs, customs, and community in Nevesinje. Original song in Nevesinje is not just part of the program — it is a way to preserve the connection with ancestors, the homeland, and the values that shaped the people.
Through performances by singing groups, the audience will have the opportunity to hear various melodies, voices, and singing styles that belong to the rich realm of Serbian cultural heritage.
Information for Visitors
The Festival of Authentic Singing "Nevesinje moje slavno" gathers 25 singing groups from the Republic of Srpska, Serbia, and Montenegro. Visitors are advised to arrive early to secure a spot and enjoy the full program.Participants of the Original Singing Gathering
The Original Singing Gathering will feature numerous male and female singing groups, ethno groups, cultural-artistic societies, and guslars from Nevesinje, Herzegovina, the Republic of Srpska, Serbia, and Montenegro.
The program brings together guardians of original songs, guslar traditions, and folk creativity, and the audience will have the opportunity to hear performances from groups that preserve the customs, songs, and cultural identity of their regions.
Participants in the program:
MPG KUD "Nevesinje" — Nevesinje
EG "Simonida" — Nevesinje
MPG "Nevesinjska puška" — Nevesinje
MPG "Zvuci Hercegovine" — Nevesinje
MPG "Jahorina" — Pale
ŽPG "Jahorina" — Pale
MPG "Sveti Sava" — Orah, Plužine
ŽPG "Sveti Sava" — Orah, Plužine
MPG "Piva" — Plužine
MPG "Zagorje" — Kalinovik
ŽPG "Planinke" — Pale
MPG "Sava Vladisavljević" — Gacko
MPG "Tešan Podrugović" — Gacko
MPG "Vojvoda Gligor Milićević" — Bileća
ŽPG "Vojvoda Gligor Milićević" — Bileća
MPG "Vojvoda Vlatko Vuković" — Bileća
ŽPG "Vojvoda Vlatko Vuković" — Bileća
MPG "Stara Hercegovina" — Bileća
MPG "Ljubomir" — Trebinje
MPG KUD "Vojkovići"
ŽPG KUD "Vojkovići"
SPD "Karađorđe" — Herceg Novi
MPG "Milenko Đukić — Čiko" — Bijeljina
ŽPG "Biseri Ivanjice" — Ivanjica
The program also includes:
KUD "Nevesinje" — Nevesinje
KUD "Boško Vujadin" — Istočna Ilidža
KUD "Jovan Dučić" — Trebinje
Guslars:
Miloš Parović
Miroslav Samardžić
