Discover Lukavica: memorial culture, folklore and the region

When looking for a hotel in Lukavica, you can consider the town’s cultural connections and outdoor opportunities in the wider regional area as distinct focal points. Memorial culture, folklore and cultural venues provide a local connection; mountain biking, paragliding and marked hiking trails broaden the perspective to include the region.

Memorial culture and folklore

A memorial complex is being built in the heart of Park Sunca in the municipality of Istočno Novo Sarajevo, commemorating Serbian civilians who lost their lives in Sarajevo and the Sarajevo-Romanija region during the 20th century. The “Beli Anđeo” forms the central part of the complex and conveys a universal message of peace. Visitors to the memorial complex can access information about the victims compiled on digital panels.

KUD Slavija offers a different cultural connection. The association is located at 100 Vojvode Radomira Putnika Street in Lukavica. Its folklore ensemble’s repertoire includes Serbian dances and songs, particularly from the wider Sarajevo area, as well as from other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. KUD Slavija works to preserve traditional dances, songs and customs.

Traditional costumes are also part of the association’s cultural profile: KUD Slavija owns six sets of traditional costumes. These include several original and authentic examples from the Sarajevo area that are about a hundred years old. In the past, the ensemble presented its work at concerts, showcases and festivals in the former Yugoslavia and abroad. This historical activity and repertoire offer insight into the local and wider regional connections of folklore.

Cultural venues and event formats

The Istočno Novo Sarajevo Cultural Centre is the leading institution for culture and the arts in the municipality of Istočno Novo Sarajevo. You will find it at 6 Stefana Nemanje Street in Lukavica. As venues can move, it is advisable to check the address before visiting.

A book fair brings together numerous publishers and booksellers from Republika Srpska and includes literary events and book presentations. Participating exhibitors may vary from one edition to the next. If attending this event is important to your travel plans, check the dates and programme in advance; both may change from year to year.

Road connections and opportunities in the wider region

Two types of road connections are useful for finding your way around the municipality and its surroundings. The regional road Lukavica–Tvrdimići–Jasik directly connects the municipalities of Istočno Novo Sarajevo and Pale. The municipality of Istočno Novo Sarajevo is also connected to the Sarajevo Canton by urban roads towards Vraca—via the Second Transversal—and towards Dobrinja—via the Tenth Transversal.

For outdoor activities, it is worth looking beyond Lukavica. The wider regional area offers opportunities for mountain biking on Jahorina, Trebević and Romanija, paragliding, and numerous properly marked hiking trails in the region’s mountain ranges. The municipality also highlights its proximity to the Olympic mountains of Jahorina, Trebević, Bjelašnica and Igman. For these regional activities, check seasonal access and individual providers in advance.

Discover more destinations: Ograde, Tjentište, Bileća, Popovi, Šipovo, Nevesinje, Pale, Donje Vardište

For the broader travel overview: Republika Srpska.