With the support of two European territorial cooperation programmes – Interreg IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2014-2020 and Interreg IPA Cross-border cooperation Programme Italy – Albania – Montenegro 2014-2020 Bar got a mural as a symbol of the motto of the European Union – “United in diversity“.
This symbolic mural, dedicated to European territorial cooperation was inaugurated in Yugoslavia Primary School in Bar on 21 February 2023 by State Secretary in the Ministry of European Affairs of Montenegro Milena Žižić and Mayor of Bar Dušan Raičević.
Speaking about the symbolic meaning of the mural, Žižić pointed out that this piece of art sends a powerful message in line with the official motto of the European Union; “The European Union is a community of different nations, traditions and cultures. It is therefore of utmost importance to teach children to appreciate diversity and ensure they grow up in such an environment.”
The colourful artwork was designed by Kunstler artist group led by Danijela Darmanović Mahmutović.
