# Novi Travnik and Osijek cultural exchange

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/novi-travnik-and-osijek-cultural-exchange
> Updated: 2026-10-24T21:05:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The cities of Novi Travnik and Osijek initiated the ‘Bridge of Friendship’ project to strengthen their formal partnership established in 2022. Organized by branches of Matica hrvatska and the Faculty of Philosophy at Josip Jurja Strossmayera University in Osijek, the program was designed to showcase the cultural, historical, and economic aspects of Novi Travnik.

The event featured presentations on the life of Fra Marijan Šunjić, discussions on the ‘Month of the Virgin’, and an overview of Novi Travnik’s economic landscape. Cultural activities included demonstrations of traditional folk costumes, musical performances by accordionist Marko Plavčić, and a monodrama titled ‘Queen Katarina Kosača’. Organizers characterized the meeting as a successful foundation for future joint projects and strengthened relations between the two cities.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Novi Travnik cultural heritage presented in Osijek

The ‘Bridge of Friendship’ project brought Novi Travnik’s history, economy, and folk traditions to Osijek through cultural presentations, music, and drama.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novi-travnik-cultural-heritage-presented-in-osijek

### 2026-10-22: Novi Travnik and Osijek host cultural exchange event

Novi Travnik and Osijek will hold a cultural program on October 24 to strengthen their friendship through history, heritage, and academic collaboration.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novi-travnik-and-osijek-host-cultural-exchange-event

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