BOOK "ВИЛА СА ЧАКОРА" BY AUTHOR NEDA ĐUKIĆ BOROJEVIĆ PROMOTED

On November 25, 2024, the promotion of the book "ВИЛА СА ЧАКОРА" by Neda Đukić Borojević was held in a packed hall of the parish house.

The book was discussed by Prof. Dr. Slavoljub Đukić and the author herself. The audience was welcomed on behalf of the Serbian Educational and Cultural Society “Prosvjeta” Berkovići branch by its president, Prof. Radenko Kojović.

At the very beginning of the event, students from Njegoš Elementary School in Berkovići — Galina Radoš, Aleksej Šukić, Saša Đurica, Vuk Muratović, and Veljko Muratović — performed a short excerpt from the book, which tells the story of the tragic fate of 19-year-old Branka Đukić.

This book recounts the tragic story of Branka Đukić, a 19-year-old girl who was killed by two Albanians from Kosovo and Metohija on Mount Čakor in 1975. Prof. Dr. Slavoljub Đukić passionately spoke about the event, being one of Branka’s descendants and a nephew of her father, Rade. He presented all the facts as relayed to him by his uncle.

The professor emphasized that the book addresses an unprecedented tragedy in this region during a time proclaimed as one of unity among all peoples in the former Yugoslavia. He noted that while many artists wrote about this tragedy, it remained a taboo topic in public discourse due to political reasons. The tragedy, which shook Yugoslavia, has been transformed into a drama by the author. The second part of the book gathers extensive documentation about the event and its aftermath, including the trial of Branka’s father, the memorial erected at the site, press coverage, numerous poems dedicated to Branka Đukić, and the memorial event held annually on Mount Čakor.

In her address, the book’s author, Neda Đukić Borojević, stated that her curiosity and research spirit led her to explore her ancestors’ paths, seeking to uncover her roots and connect with her homeland. This desire eventually inspired her to write about the tragedy of her relative, Branka Đukić.

“This book can be seen as a kind of prayer for Branka Rado’s daughter, and I hope you will read it with respect and love, just as I wrote it,” said Đukić Borojević. She added that although history cannot be changed, we can change ourselves by remembering our ancestors and their sacrifices.

“Tonight’s somber topic unites us, for carrying the cross is our Serbian destiny. Gatherings like this make us more united than at happy events,” the author remarked.

During the program, performances were given by the ethno group "Hercegovke" and young reciters Isidora Abramović, Aleksej Šukić, and Saša Đurica. Poetry was also recited by Dr. Radovan Furtula. The audience enjoyed the sound of traditional gusle performed by Ognjen Stojanović.

 

Thank you to everyone who attended the promotion.

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