Second felting colony in Loznica

The second felting colony in Loznica, aimed at preserving Serbia's cultural heritage and developing knowledge in traditional handicraft-making techniques, took place from February 9 thru 12 at the scientific and educational center Vuk Karadzic in Trsic.

The colony was organized under the auspices of the city of Loznica, as well as the embassies of Canada and the US, with the support of the Tourist Organization of the city of Loznica.

In addition to felting masters coming from local crafts associations in Loznica - Mina Karadzic, Riznica and Creative Vision, the colony also included representatives of craft associations from Sombor, Paracin, Indjija, Novi Pazar, Sremska Mitrovica, Kladovo and Pancevo. The colony was also visited by elementary school students who came for a creative workshop to get acquainted with the craft of felting and the motif of Jadar. The colony participants produced felted balls that were embroiled in a wreath as a symbol of togetherness and an eye-catching art installation, originally designed by a member of the Loznica association Slavica Stosic. 

Along with the mayor of Loznica, the colony was visited by high representatives of the diplomatic corps – the ambassadors of Belgium, Switzerland and Finland with their spouses. The colony patron was Valerie Lane, the spouse of the Ambassador of Canada, accomapnied by the directors of UNICEF and UNHCR, a member of the international women's club and director of the USAID Program for Better Energy. Diplomats were impressed with the craftsmanship of the ladies and the quality of felted items, as well as the beauty of the Loznica area. During the program they visited the royal spa Koviljaca with Trsic and announced that they would come back as tourists to explore the sights of a beautiful Radjevina region.

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