CER supports the international “PROtFEST” festival

Representatives of the Center for Education and Research (CER) and the international “PROtFEST” festival signed a sponsorship agreement.

The agreement was signed by Mladen Dokić, Director of CER, and Ivan Petrović, Festival Director.

“CER was pleased to take on the role of sponsor, mindful of the need for the city of Bijeljina to create the highest-quality cultural events for our fellow citizens. Commitment to the development of culture and theatrical magic is one of the imperatives of our organization’s socially responsible work, as well as a way of respecting citizens’ need to enjoy cultural content,” said Mladen Dokić, Director of CER.

Festival Director Ivan Petrović expressed his satisfaction with the partnership with the Center for Education and Research.

“We’re staging Protfest for the third year in a row; this year it runs from 6. to 8. October, with three days of diverse and exciting artistic programming!” said Petrović.

“On the first day of the festival, 6. October, we’re honored to welcome writer Marko Vidojković, who will present his novel “E baš vam hvala” at the “Filip Višnjić” National Library in Bijeljina at 6 p.m. At 8 p.m., the festival will officially open at the “Semberija” Cultural Center, with Mr. Takayuki Kumakura, Cultural Attaché of the Government of Japan in Bosnia and Herzegovina, after which audiences can enjoy Anton Pavlovich Chekhov’s play “The Seagull,” performed by Japan’s “A La place” theater group. From 9 p.m., performances by the bands begin at “Jelen Pub”: G.R.I.M.M. from Bijeljina, followed by The Lesser Men from Croatia and Nikola Vranković (Block Out) from Serbia,” said Petrović.

“On the second day of the festival—7. October—PROtFEST invites you to see a play and a stand-up performance, “Live,” by Sarajevo artist Damir Nikšić, starting at 8 p.m. at the Semberija Cultural Center. That same evening, from 9 p.m., you can hear Bijeljina’s Neon, Vanja Mišić & Moondance Band from Banja Luka, and The Immigrants, a band from Hungary,” Petrović added.

“On the third day, 8. October, the final day of the festival, M. Ravenhill’s play “Product,” produced by “Gamba” from Belgrade, will be performed at the “Semberija” Cultural Center, starting at 8 p.m. The music program begins at 9 p.m. at “Jelen Pub”—enjoy performances by Justice and Artmat from Bijeljina, Kendi and Igla from Serbia, and Mazzom u fugazzu from Montenegro,” said Petrović.

Tickets for each event cost 3KM. A pass for all festival days costs 15KM.

PROtFEST 2017 is waiting for you!