Oldest university in Sweden welcomes ‘Croats United by the Tie’
- by croatiaweek
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At Uppsala University, the oldest university in Sweden, a global traveling exhibition of Croatian emigrants titled “Croats United by the Tie” was presented.
Uppsala University is located in the former capital, about fifty kilometers from Stockholm.
Thanks to the Croatian Ambassador to Sweden, Dr. Siniša Grgić, the unique opportunity to present the project, exhibition, and book “Croats United by the Tie” at one of the oldest European universities took place on Monday, October 23, 2023, in the presence of students, professors, and members of the Croatian community.
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Since the initiator of the Tie project, the prominent Croatian Nada Pritisanac Matulich, was absent due to illness, the author Branka Bezić Filipović spoke about the book, emphasizing the main goal of the project to educate as many people as possible about the Croatian invention of the tie.
She also highlighted that this is an excellent initiative that promotes Croatian identity and culture, strengthens the ties of Croatian emigrants and their descendants with the homeland, and encourages collaboration in education, culture, sports, economy, and many other fields.
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The exhibition was opened by Ambassador Dr. Siniša Grgić, expressing satisfaction that this project will increase the visibility of Croatia in the world. Dr. Grgić is also a participant in the project personally recognized by the Croatian diaspora as one of the most successful Croatian diplomats.
Following the global legend of Croatian roots, Charles Billich, other artists began to participate in this global project with their artistic creations. For this occasion, Nives Čičin Šain from Split created two ties using the papier-mâché technique, which were worn by the speakers during the presentation at Uppsala University.
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After the project presentation at Uppsala University, Ambassador Dr. Grgić and Mrs. Bezić Filipović also visited Tieroom AB, the leading Swedish producer of high-quality ties based in Uppsala, Sweden.
They also gave a brief presentation about the Tie to their hosts, acquainting them with the fact that Croatia is the homeland of the tie. On this occasion, the guests presented the hosts with the book “Croats United by the Tie” as a lasting memory of this encounter and gathering.
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