The Banja Luka Dajak - Preserving Cultural Heritage.
An Englishman in the Balkans
04/11/23
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In this episode of the Podcast, I talk to Nebojša Ruzicic from The Banja Luka Dajak Club and take a Deep Dive into an aspect of the rich cultural heritage of Banja Luka, the second city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nebojša is an expert on the traditional Dajak boats, a unique watercraft used by the people of Banja Luka for centuries. We'll be discussing the history of the Dajak, I get a unique chance to see where the Dajaks are made and how they are built, plus anecdotes galore.So join me for a fascinating conversation about preserving traditional crafts and activities in the region, which ,sadly, are under threat.
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