Ima li kulture u našem gradu?
Are there any cultural activities in our town? (On the activities and work of the Bosnian cultural center Gračanica)

Summary/Abstract: The article presents basic data on the activities, undertakings and work of the Public institution for information and culture, the Bosnian cultural center Gračanica. The article is based on the information on the situation in the field of culture, which this institution prepared and sent for discussion and adoption to the city council of Gračanica in October 2021. The position of the institution and its activities prior to the Covid-19 pandemic is outlined, as well as the things that were done after the outbreak, in changed condition and with specific epidemiological measures and restrictions which are not supportive to the activities of cultural institutions and cultural production in general. The presented data on the activities and undertakings of this institution in the past period are the best answer to the question if there is culture and cultural life in Gračanica, which are often imposed in parts of the public or through social media (out of ignorance or some other reason). The article presents achieved results, but also actual problems which the institution has been facing for a longer time. Possible directions for further development of the Bosnian Cultural Center are also pointed out, since it is the main proponent of cultural activities in this area. We want to inform the general public with review, especially active creators (and organizers), as well as true consumers in the field of culture. At the same time it is our goal to encourage them to discuss, but also to increase their engagement in order to change and improve the situation in the field of culture. We believe that this article provides a solid basis for such discussions, which is the purpose of its publication.

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