OKC Abrašević

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OKC Abrašević (English: The Youth Cultural Centre Abrašević) is is an open network of non-governmental organizations, informal groups and individuals based in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It offers a space and support to youth in realizing ideas and it encourages projects that promotes civic society, arts and social cohesion^[1]. After being closed for nearly ten years, it came back to life in 2003 thanks to a network of non-government, youth associations which were initially created around the MIF (Mostar Intercultural Festival)^[2].

The organization organizes concerts, theatre performances, art exhibitions, workshops, movie screenings, and poetry readings. The main OKC Abrašević space includes a concert hall and a bar.

Abrašević also houses three subdivisions called AbrašMEDIA, ABArt and AbrašMEDIA Radio. AbrašMEDIA^[3] covers news stories and articles, ABArt encourages social transformation through arts and AbrašMEDIA Radio produces radio program.^[4]

References

1. ^ SCP: Swiss Cultural Programme in the Western Balcans - Youth Cultural Center Abrasevic
2. ^ Mostar Tourist Quality Project: Cultural Centers
3. ^ AbrašMEDIA Official Website
4. ^ OKC Abrasevic

External links

• Official OKC Abrasevic Website