Ethno Network Exhibition and Fashion Show Vukovar

With the support of the Serbian Ministry of Diaspora, and in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Vukovar and the Serbian Cultural Society Prosvjeta, Ethno Network organized a promotional exhibition and a fashion show in Vukovar. In the warm atmosphere of the Hotel Lav located at the Danube bank, partners in this project hosted the representatives of all ethnic groups that equally enjoyed the beauty of Serbian tradition featured through the models from the Serbian association of fashion models. The exhibition displayed a selection of unique handcrafted items from all over Serbia, including knitted socks, gloves and caps, rugs, covers, bookmarks, greeting cards, bags, scarves and motifs characteristic of Serbian tradition that are unavailable for new generations except at museums and folklore manifestations. VIP guests at the exhibition and the fashion show included recognized representatives of the Serbian community in Vukovar, local officials (mayor and county head) and representatives of the clergy, that carefully attended to the fashion show and the items prepared with lots of love and creativity: woven skirts, wraps, dresses, bags and accessories with details in lace and embroidery. Communication through traditional motifs that cut across ethnic boundaries were understandable to all attendees proving that cultural exchange could be the most efficient way to overcome the existing gap in building understanding, respect and good neighboorhood relations. All attendees enjoyed the exhibits and models that add new value to our tradition, capturing its beauty and reemphasizing the importance and value of our long-neglected cultural heritage. Exchanging impressions and season’s greetings at the cocktail, guests left the event taking a glimpse of Serbian tradition to their homes, thus helping to rebuild burnt bridges and recreate a positive image of Serbia. Let’s hope that this event marks only the first step in the long-term cross-border cooperation to be suppor