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DODIK TO BANJALUČANKE CHOIR: WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

Republika Srpska - culture

05/18/2026

12:28

DODIK TO BANJALUČANKE CHOIR: WE ARE PROUD OF YOU
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BANJA LUKA, MAY 18 /SRNA/ - SNSD President Milorad Dodik congratulated the Banjalučanke Women's Chamber Choir on the gold medal in the traditional music category at the International Choir Nordic Voices Competition in Finland, and pointed out that everyone in the Republika Srpska is proud of this success.

"Once again, you have shown that talent, dedicated work and love for the traditions of Republika Srpska can be recognized and rewarded all over the world. We are proud of you," said Dodik in a post on X.

The competition was held from May 14 to 18 in Lahta, organized by the INTERKULTUR World Choir Association.

During the previous 15 years, the choir achieved the most significant results in its history, winning gold medals at competitions in Linz, Amsterdam, Venice, Malta, Budapest, Barcelona, ​​Magdeburg, Kalamata, Riva del Garda and Rome.

Two Olympic silvers were won at the Choral Olympics in China and the USA, while the greatest success is the winning of three consecutive Olympic gold medals at the World Choral Olympics in Riga, Sochi and South Africa.