The exhibition "140 years since the Berlin Congress in 1878 and the First Acquiring of Montenegro's Independence" and the scientific conference "Cultural Heritage of Montenegro", which were organized at the University of Montenegro, officially opened the European Heritage Days 2018 in Montenegro.
Minister of Culture Aleksandar Bogdanović said at the opening of the European Heritage Days: "The theme of this year's manifestation "Art of Sharing" refers precisely to the inclusion of all segments of society in the principles of protection and preservation of cultural goods and the transfer of knowledge and experience that would make the legacy accessible and interesting to all. This year's concept of "Days of European Heritage" in Montenegro focuses on the authentic values of our material and immaterial heritage, as well as the personalities of Montenegro's natural environment."
"The program begins with a reminder of the year that has a special place in European and Montenegrin history. The fact Montenegro has achieved its many years of aspirations 140 years ago and officially became the 27th sovereign state, was one of the key factors in restoring Montenegrin statehood. It is thanks to this fact that Montenegro on the cultural map of Europe has its historical foundations, which this event demonstrates with certainty, which is why we are looking forward to this year's review of the significance of the Berlin Congress the text of the "Berlin Treaty", the Act on the ratification of Congolese Countries and photographs related to the holding of congresses and representatives of the great powers, which will remind us of the importance of our state-building tradition and the beginning of our enhanced state sovereignty," added the Minister."Days of European Heritage" are being realized within the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, celebrated jubilees in order to raise awareness of the importance of the common historical experiences of the peoples of Europe, thereby fostering a sense of belonging to the common European space. The slogan of the European Year of Cultural Heritage - The Art of Sharing - suggests that the history and culture shared by the countries of Europe, including Montenegro, are important elements in the further establishment of cooperation at all levels," Bogdanović said.
The director of the Historical Institute of Montenegro, Dr. Radoslav Raspopović, presented the following: "The exhibition panels devoted to the 140th anniversary of the first acquiring of Montenegro's independence actually show the materials from the second edition of the Berlin Treaty of 1878. The first edition in front of us was printed 10 years ago on the basis of documents from the Russian Empire's Foreign Affairs Archive. The second edition was primarily prepared on the basis of documents from the Political Archive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department in Berlin," said Dr. Raspopović, pointing out that a new edition will include all the material from which the exhibition was made.
The importance of inclusion of Montenegro in the celebration of the European Heritage Days, being organized in Montenegro for the 11th time, was also presented by Prof. Irena Orović, Vice-Rector of the University of Montenegro, who expressed the satisfaction that at the University of Montenegro this year's realization begins.
Within the European Heritage Days, from 21 to 30 September 2018, forty programs will be organized in eleven municipalities, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture.
Apart from Podgorica, the European Heritage Days program started in Budva, Bjelo Polje, Ulcinj and Kotor. In the Memorial House "Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša" in Budva, a documentary-art exhibition was inaugurated last night, dedicated to the old coastal towns. Its author is the architect, professor Aleksandar Radojević from Belgrade. The audience in Bijelo Polje was presented the exhibition "Icons and frescoes of the Rudnik-Takovo region of the 18th and 19th century" organized by the Cultural Center in Gornji Milanovac, Serbia, while the beginning of the European Heritage Days in Ulcinj was marked by a concert called "Bach for Europe" organized by NGO Association of Young Artists of Montenegro.
For nature lovers and bird watchers, the "Pink Saturday" was organized on the Ulcinj salt mill. In the company of the ornithologists from the Center for the Protection and Study of Birds, visitors were able to observe the birds of the tenant and the migratory species. In Kotor is the field workshop "The tradition of the art of joining", which is taking place on the old trade route connecting the Old town with the village of Špiljari in its hinterland, a settlement older than the ancient Kotor itself. The aim of the workshop is to get acquainted with the basics of the traditional way of building stone without binder, under the guidance of an archaeologist and a stone builder in dry stone Željko Starčević, but also to sanction part of the drywall subways along the path that represents the masterpiece of vernacular architecture. The workshop followed a previous Roundtable on the topic "Traditional Construction in Stone without Bonding Materials".
In Petrovac, visitors will be able to attend the Red House Memorial at the Memorial Night of Architect Aleksandar Radojevic, whose exhibition was opened in Budva on Friday. The European Heritage Days’ also boasts the exhibition "We in the World", which will be opened at the Magaza Gallery in Rožaje tonight at 7 pm. The exhibition will present the manuscripts and personal impressions of visitors to the Rožaje Museum from various parts of the world and all the texts are translated into the Montenegrin language.
The European Heritage Days 2018 are also held in Herceg Novi, Cetinje, Kolašin, Nikšić and Savnik.
The European Heritage Days 2018 are also held in Herceg Novi, Cetinje, Kolašin, Nikšić and Savnik.
