Hkud_herceg_stjepan_blagaj_buna_volim_kolo May 2026

“The area surrounding Blagaj features a diverse landscape... and is considered one of the magical places that evoke the past.” YouTube · Tour Guide Mostar visit bosnia and herzegovina - Facebook

: A 16th-century Dervish monastery situated at the base of a cliff near the river source, symbolizing the layered religious and cultural history that the HKUD aims to represent through their art. Local Experiences hkud_herceg_stjepan_blagaj_buna_volim_kolo

This ensemble is dedicated to preserving the traditional customs, dances, and songs of the Croats from the Herzegovina region. Their work often highlights the historical significance of Stjepan Grad (Blagaj Fortress) , which was the seat of Duke Stjepan Vukčić Kosača—the nobleman after whom the region of Herzegovina was named. "Volim Kolo" Performance Review “The area surrounding Blagaj features a diverse landscape

: The society uses this song to maintain the oral traditions of the Buna river area, which has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Their work often highlights the historical significance of

: Performers wear authentic costumes that reflect the 15th-century influence of the Kosača dynasty and subsequent Ottoman-era styles found in Blagaj.

"Volim Kolo" (meaning "I Love the Kolo") is a traditional folk dance and song typically performed in the local Herzegovinian "Kolo" style. Key elements of this specific performance include: