Tivat Welcomes EU–Western Balkans Summit Guests with a Rich Programme

Tivat last night hosted a rich cultural and entertainment programme organized ahead of the European Union–Western Balkans Summit, bringing together numerous citizens, visitors and representatives of international delegations on the town’s waterfront promenade, Pine.

Organized by the European House, with the support of the Municipality of Tivat, the Tivat Tourist Organization and local partners, the evening featured a promotional and exhibition fair showcasing local producers who are beneficiaries of the IPARD programme, the “Protect It So It Protects You” campaign, future chefs from the “Mladost” Secondary Mixed School, and the city’s Tourist Organization.

Visitors had the opportunity to enjoy performances by Tivat’s vocal groups “Bellezza” and “Jadran”, the Tivat Music and Educational Society, the “Boka” Cultural and Artistic Society, and the orchestra of the Tivat Music School, all of whom presented the authentic spirit of the Bay of Kotor through music, tradition and folklore.

The Ambassador of the European Union to Montenegro, Johan Sattler, stated that the event at Pine represented an important and symbolic part of the programme accompanying the Summit.

“We are here on the beautiful Pine waterfront in Tivat. This is a relaxed, very pleasant, but also very important part of the programme of the European Union–Western Balkans Summit. I would like to thank the Mayor of the Municipality of Tivat, Željko Komnenović, for his hospitality. The setting is truly wonderful, and this is a perfect addition to a major event being held in Montenegro for the first time. It is the largest gathering of international leaders ever organized in your country, and I am especially pleased that part of the programme is taking place right here in Tivat,” Sattler said.

The Mayor of the Municipality of Tivat, Željko Komnenović, emphasized that the programme at Pine presents the finest image of the town at a moment when Montenegro is hosting one of the most significant international gatherings in its history.

“I hope that the people of Tivat and our guests are enjoying Pine, which represents the welcoming face of Tivat and sends a strong message in the context of the most significant historical and political gathering ever held in Montenegro. I am pleased that Tivat’s vocal groups, folklore ensembles, town band and Music School have performed for the audience, with the support of the European House, the ‘Mladost’ Secondary School and other participants. This is truly a beautiful image of our town, and I believe that Summit guests, members of the diplomatic corps, journalists and all visitors will recognize that Tivat and Montenegro have much to offer the European family of nations,” Komnenović said.

European House representative Manja Babić stressed that the aim was to showcase both the tangible results of European programmes and the region’s rich local traditions.

“Through the fair, we wanted to present the ‘Protect It So It Protects You’ campaign, as well as various European Union programmes being implemented in Montenegro. With the support of the Tivat Tourist Organization, the Municipality of Tivat and numerous partners, visitors had the opportunity to meet IPARD beneficiaries, discover traditional cuisine presented by students of the Tivat Secondary School, and explore many other activities. We wanted to demonstrate how European programmes contribute to the development of local communities while also introducing our guests to Montenegro’s rich tradition and culture,” Babić said.

The evening programme unfolded in a festive atmosphere, reaffirming Tivat’s role as a town open to international cooperation and the promotion of European values. Through a blend of tradition, music and local gastronomy, Tivat once again demonstrated that it occupies an important place on the map of modern European and Mediterranean Montenegro.

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