Kupres holds Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people named Ivan

The town of Kupres in Bosnia and Herzegovina holds a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people with the same name. On July 31, 2017, 2,325 individuals named Ivan gathered for an event titled “Vratio se Ivan s 1000 momaka” (Ivan has returned with 1000 lads).

Participants traveled from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and other countries to participate in the event. The record for the largest gathering of people sharing the same name has remained unbroken since the event took place.

Kupres is the highest town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters in the Kupres field. The region is characterized by its climate, with snow falling up to 55 days per year, and is home to three ski resorts despite having a population of fewer than 5,000. The area is also noted for its natural resources, including approximately 365 water sources and the Kukavčko glacial lake. Additionally, the traditional manual grass mowing competition at Strljanica was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2020.