At Uppsala University, the oldest university in Sweden, a global, traveling exhibition of Croatian emigrants “Croats united by a tie” was presented.<\/p>\n
Thanks to the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia in Sweden, Dr. Sini\u0161a Grgi\u0107, we got a unique opportunity to present the project, the exhibition and the book, “Croats united by a tie” at that oldest European university, on Monday, October 23, 2023, in the presence of students, professors and members of the Croatian community.<\/p>\n
Since Nada Priti\u0161anac Matulich, the initiator of the project Neckties of Prominent Croatian Women and Croats of Emigration, was absent due to illness, the author Branka Bezi\u0107 Filipovi\u0107 spoke about the book, who highlighted the presentation at world universities as the main goal of the project in order to educate as many people as possible about the fact that the necktie Croatian invention.<\/p>\n
She also pointed out that this is an excellent initiative that promotes Croatian identity and culture, strengthens the ties of Croatian emigrants and their descendants with the homeland, encourages cooperation in education, culture, sports, economy and many other areas.<\/p>\n
The exhibition at the Uppsala University, located in the former capital of the same name, about fifty kilometers from Stockholm, was opened by the Croatian ambassador Dr. Sini\u0161a Grgi\u0107, expressing his satisfaction that with this project we will increase the visibility of Croatia in the world. Dr. Grgi\u0107 is also a participant in the project and is recognized by the Croatian diaspora as one of the most successful Croatian diplomats.<\/p>\n
After the world legend of Croatian roots, Charles Billich, other artists began to join this global project with their artistic creativity. For this occasion, Nives \u010ci\u010din \u0160ain from Split made two ties in the lamination technique, which were worn by the speakers during the presentation at Uppsala University.<\/p>\n
After the presentation of the project, Ambassador Dr. Grgi\u0107 and Mrs. Bezi\u0107 Filipovi\u0107 also visited Tieroom AB, the leading Swedish manufacturer of high-quality ties based in Uppsala.<\/p>\n
They also gave a short presentation of the tie to their hosts and informed them that the homeland of the tie is Croatia. On that occasion, the guests presented the host with the book “Croats united by a tie” as a lasting memory of this meeting and gathering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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