{"id":32008,"date":"2024-08-04T22:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T20:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/?post_type=news&p=32008"},"modified":"2024-08-07T11:42:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T09:42:52","slug":"president-milanovic-the-great-victory-of-the-croatian-army-occurred-right-at-the-time-when-the-sinjska-alka-is-held","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/en\/news\/president-milanovic-the-great-victory-of-the-croatian-army-occurred-right-at-the-time-when-the-sinjska-alka-is-held\/","title":{"rendered":"President Milanovi\u0107: The great victory of the Croatian Army occurred right at the time when the Sinjska Alka is held"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cKnight and horseman, Alkar Jure Domazet Lo\u0161o, proud son of Cetinska Krajina and Croatian Dalmatia \u2013 I congratulate you. And as the duke said, carry this banner, this pennant proudly through the streets of our Sinj, the Dalmatian, Croatian town, the cradle of chivalry and Alkarhood,\u201d said the President of the Republic, Zoran Milanovi\u0107, congratulating the winner of the 309th<\/sup> Sinjska Alka, held today in Sinj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winner, Jure Domazet Lo\u0161o, was presented by President Milanovi\u0107, in his role as patron, with a sabre and a golden ring featuring the Croatian coat of arms. President Milanovi\u0107 attended the Alka alongside Vjosa Osmani, the President of Kosovo, who was a special guest at this year\u2019s 309th<\/sup> edition of the historic event, which symbolizes courage, unity, and victory, and has brought together many dignitaries from Croatia and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his speech, the President recalled the history of the Alka from 1715 to the present day and stated that the Alka \u201chas always been flexible and responsive to events, but in reality, it has not been political.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd then the Homeland War occurred, which ended with a great victory of the Croatian Army in the early days of August, right at the time when the Sinjska Alka is also held. Whether this is a coincidence or providence, I do not know, but I want to believe that it is not a coincidence. The historical remembrance of this nation, which began with an entertaining game around which people gathered, not just in Sinj but elsewhere, has ultimately led to a form of catharsis, a spiritual elevation and purification of the Croatian nation and people through that victory. And we celebrate that victory tomorrow,\u201d said President Milanovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his speech, President Milanovi\u0107 extended a special greeting to Vjosa Osmani, the President of Kosovo, a \u201cfriendly country that has had a similar, though not identical, fate to that of us Croats.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe had a difficult start, defended by only a few good people, and initially received no help. All these allies and friends sat idly by. Kosovo, on the other hand, began with significant support, which has since diminished. Now they are left to fend for themselves, with five EU and NATO members not recognizing them. That is why she is here today as my guest, and why, alongside our celebrations and days of pride and glory, this is also a tribute and acknowledgment to our friendly country,\u201d said President Milanovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Milanovi\u0107 concluded his speech by quoting the words of a Croatian journalism doyenne who, as he put it, is our son, your son from Sinj, from Lu\u010dane, just over the hill<\/em>, who spoke and wrote about the Alka some time ago, and who is unfortunately deceased: \u201cPosture is everything to both horse and man. The Alka must be beautiful, more beautiful, and the most beautiful. In it, you must see upbringing, valour, tradition, honesty, and joy. The Alka must be joy. Therefore, we look forward to the next year and good luck!\u2019\u201d President Milanovi\u0107 concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ahead of the 309th<\/sup> Sinjska Alka, Presidents Milanovi\u0107 and Osmani visited the exhibition \u201cVanja Radau\u0161 i Stipe Sikirica \u2013 dijalog u\u010ditelja i u\u010denika\u201d [Vanja Radau\u0161 and Stipe Sikirica \u2013 A Dialogue between Teacher and Pupil], accompanied by their spouses, under the expert guidance of curator Ana \u017danko. They also toured the Sinjska Alka Museum and attended a reception hosted by the Alka duke at which Stipe Juki\u0107, President of the Alka Knights\u2019 Society, presented them with gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside President Milanovi\u0107 at this year\u2019s Alka ceremony were Melita Muli\u0107, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Human Rights and Civil Society, and Neven Pelicari\u0107, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Foreign and European Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia \/ Dario Andri\u0161ek<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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