Kupres community gathering in Osijek

The Association of Kupres Residents of Slavonia and Baranja organized its second annual Kupres Evening at the Gardens ceremonial hall in Osijek, bringing together 360 people from various generations.

The event featured musical performances by Boris Šili and surprise guest Stjepan Jeršek Štef, who performed the song ‘Sve poštivam, svoje uživam’. Attendees participated in traditional dancing and social activities aimed at preserving their cultural identity and connection to their ancestral home.

Marin Rebrina, president of the association founded in 2024, noted the importance of maintaining roots despite living in Slavonia. The gathering was attended by local officials, including the Mayor of Osijek, Ivan Radić, and the Prefect of Osijek-Baranja, Nataša Tramišak, who emphasized the significance of preserving generational connections.