76th Coupe Mondiale and Festival Activities in Ugljevik
Festival of Plum, Fruit, Rakija and Honey
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The Mayor of Ugljevik Vasilije Perić and President of the Assembly of the Republic of Serbska Zoran Lazić hosted a series of events in the city of Ugljevik as part of the 76th Coupe Mondiale in Boznia and Herzegovina.
The CIA Delegates and guests were invited to partake in the annual Festival of Plum, Fruit, Rakija and Honey as well as gala Luncheon receptions, a roundtable discussion with city officials and an International Concert.
CIA 2023 Honorary Vice President Slaviša Perić coordinated a series of activities including media interviews and concerts and performances showcasing the unique cultural heritage found in the surrounding areas.
The Ugljevik Concert featured an impressive lineup of 4 CIA Coupe Mondiale World Champions including Kirill Rusinov (2019 from Russia), Alexander Selivanov (2004 from Russia), Olzhas Nurlanov (2021 from Kazakhstan) and Grayson Masefield (2009 from New Zealand). The finale of the concert featured Alexander Selivanov (Russia), Mirco Patarini (Italy) and Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) performing a magnificent version of a work by the popular Motion Trio.
The Mayor and the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Serbska were assisted by Ružica Petričević from the Government office who offered continuous translations for the visiting CIA International Guests. |
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| Harley Jones and Mirco Patarini about to embark on carriage ride as part of the festival |
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| Horse Carriage Parade |
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| Horse Carriage Parade |
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2009 Coupe Mondiale Champion Grayson Masefield and
2019 CIA Coupe Mondiale Champion Kirill Rusinov |
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| Parade for the Festival of Plum, Fruit, Rakija and Honey |
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BN Television hosts Brankica Maksimović and Dragana Musladin with the Mayor of Ugljevik,
Vasilije Perić, CIA President Mirco Patarini and the President of the Assembly of the
Republic of Serbska Zoran Lazić at the Festival of Plum, Fruit, Rakija and Honey |
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| Harley Jones, Ružica Petričević, and Grayson Masefield with Ugljevik host |
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| Mayor of Ugljevik
Vasilije Perić and guests |
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above left: volunteers Marko and Đorđe Perić
above right: BN Television hosts Brankica Maksimović and Dragana Musladin, CIA President Mirco Patarini,
Mayor of Ugljevik
Vasilije Perić, President of the Assembly of the Republic of Serbska
Zoran Lazić and Ružica Petričević |
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Mayor of Ugljevik
Vasilije Perić with Mirco Patarini, CIA President and
Brankica Maksimović from BN Television |
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| Traditional dancers at the Festival of Plum, Fruit, Rakija and Honey |
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| Traditional dancers at the Festival of Plum, Fruit, Rakija and Honey |
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| guests with Mayor of Ugljevik
Vasilije Perić at the Festival of Plum, Fruit, Rakija and Honey |
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Coupe Mondiale organizer Slaviša Perić and Alexander Selivanov (Russia) being interviewed by media
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Mayor's Reception in Ugljevik
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| The Mayor of Ugljevik
Vasilije Perić hosting the CIA Executive Committee members in a Round Table discussion about the beautiful city of Ugljevik and surrounding areas, the tourist attractions, the arts and culture and history |
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Ružica Petričević, CIA General Secretary Kimmo Mattila (Finland),
President of the Assembly of the Republic of Serbska
Zoran Lazić,
CIA President Mirco Patarini (Italy),
2023 Coupe Mondiale organizer and CIA Honorary Vice President Slaviša Perić,
The Mayor of Ugljevik
Vasilije Perić, CIA Ambassador Kevin Friedrich (USA)
and Chairperson of the CIA Music Committee Alexander Selivanov (Russia)
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| Gala Concert for the 76th Cupe Mondiale in Ugljevik |
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| Mayor of Ugljevik
Vasilije Perić assisted by Ružica Petričević, welcoming everyone to the Gala Concert |
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| Mirco Patarini (CIA President) with Ružica Petričević, welcoming guests to the Ugljevik Gala Concert |
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| 2019 CIA World Champion Kirill Rusinov (Russia) |
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| 2004 CIA Coupe Mondiale Champion Alexander Selivanov (Russia) |
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| 2021 CIA Coupe Mondiale Champion Olzhas Nurlanov (Kazakhstan) |
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| 2009 CIA Coupe Mondiale Champion - Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) |
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| CIA President Mirco Patarini (Italy) |
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| Alexander Selivanov and Mirco Patarini |
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| Kirill Rusinov and Olzhas Nurlanov |
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Alexander Selivanov (Russia), Mirco Patarini (Italy) and Grayson Masefield (New Zealand)
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Gala Concert Reception |
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| Mirco Patarini and Đorđe Perić |
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| Kirill Rusinov and guests from China |
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Werner Weibert (Austria), Joan Cochran Sommers (USA), Harley Jones (New Zealand),
Herbert Scheibenreif (Austria),
Kevin Friedrich (USA) and Mary Ann Covone (USA) |
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| Slaviša Perić, Mirco Patarini, CIA President, Mayor of Ugljevik
Vasilije Perić with guests |
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| Reception guests |
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| Anatoly Gaissin, Samgar Tolkynkhan,Jörgen Sundeqvist and Grayson Masefield |
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| Päivi Mettälä, Kimmo Mattila and Alison Worthington |
