First Day of the Fair: Presentation of the ”Mostar Pass” Card and Cultural Heritage

The Tourist Board of the City of Mostar and the City of Mostar proudly announce their appearance at this year’s International Economic Fair, which opens on Tuesday, April 8 in Mostar.

On the first day of the Fair, representatives of the Tourist Board of the City of Mostar, the City of Mostar, and Tim Clancy, an expert in sustainable development and one of the creators of the Mostar Pass study, will present all the advantages and how this card works.

”Special emphasis will be placed on the promotion of the Mostar Pass Card, a unique tourist service intended for visitors to Mostar. This card aims to increase the number of visits to cultural events and attractions, and will also provide tourists with additional tools to better get to know the destination, which will make their stay in Mostar fulfilling and quality,” stated the Tourist Board of the City of Mostar.

The first day will also be an opportunity to socialize with the cultural and artistic societies HKUD “Sv Ante – Cim” Mostar and KUD “Bijelo Polje” Mostar, who will present the rich culture, customs and traditions of our region, dressed in national costumes.

Also, this year, at the stand of the Tourist Board of the City of Mostar and the City of Mostar, visitors and guests will have the opportunity to receive commemorative postcards with names written in Glagolitic script – a unique souvenir or gift that brings our historical heritage to life, which will be written by students of the Gabrijela Jurkić High School of Fine Arts in Mostar.

During the following days of the fair, other interesting presentations, performances and panel discussions will be organized. Thus, on Wednesday, April 9, a panel entitled “The Identity of Mostar: Preserving Heritage through Crafts and Souvenirs” will be held. Representatives of the Chamber of Crafts of the Herzegovina-Neretva County, owners of souvenir shops and artists will participate in this panel, and visitors will have the opportunity to see crafts skills firsthand, such as the work of goldsmiths.

On Thursday, April 10, the Tourist Board of the City of Mostar, together with representatives of sports associations, is organizing a panel titled “Active Mostar for Active Tourism”, while the City of Mostar will present a panel titled “Life by the River: A New Shine for Buna and Bunica”, with the participation of the organizations People in Need and LDA Mostar.

The penultimate day of the Fair, April 11, is reserved for the panel titled “How Art Shapes Mostar”, where Mostar artists will share their vision of tourism development through their activities. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness the creation of murals by artists from the Rezon Association.

“We invite all interested parties to attend and participate in this rich and diverse program, which will cover key topics related to the development of Mostar, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the promotion of tourism”, stated the Tourist Board of the City of Mostar.