The Bosnian Who Lives on a Boat
An Englishman in the Balkans
01/21/24
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In this episode I get to talk to Biljana Lipić, a resident of Cornwall in the United Kingdom but originally from Sarajevo.Biljana lives on a boat anchored on a Cornish river. I first found out about Biljana from a story that I stumbled across online.
I have to admit that I have always had an interest in narrow boating, and living on the water in general, so when I saw that someone from Sarajevo had achieved what was one of my dreams back in the day, I just had to find out more.Please also do share this episode and maybe leave a 5 start review on the podcast platform you listened to this on.
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02:14 The Challenges and Triumphs of Rebuilding the Mosque
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05:45 The Struggles and Successes of Fundraising for the Mosque
06:07 The Role of Religion and Politics in the Rebuilding Process
07:21 The Importance of Local Involvement and Ownership
07:47 Reflections on the Rebuilding Process and Its Legacy
09:10 The Role of Foreigners in Local Development Projects
10:21 The Importance of Local Priorities and Needs
11:49 Reflections on the Completed Mosque and Its Impact
13:41 The Role of Older Generations in Guiding the Young
15:45 Conclusion: A Call to Action for Future Generations
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