The Evening was opened by warm welcoming speech by the president of newly-established association of Ukrainians "Verhovena" Gradiška Mrs. Danijela Leščen Vlaisavljević addressed to all members of the Association and guests. On behalf of the Municipality of Gradiška, which greatly contributed to the establishing of the association, the attendees were addressed by the head of the department for social activities Mr. Branko Bjelovuk who wished them a lot of success in future work. Congratulation was also extended by Mr. Stevo Havreljuk president of the Union of National Minorities of the Republic of Srpska.
Cultural programme consisted of songs and folklore performance by the following guests:
- Association of Slovenians of the RS “Triglav” Banja Luka
- Association of Ukrainians "Kozak" Trnopolje - Prijedor
- Cultural Association "Ivan Franko" Hrvaćani
- Association of Polish and friends "Mak" Ćelinovac - Gradiška
Socialising continued along with dinner, dancing and songs.
Ljiljana Sukara
