Colors of the Morning: 20 Years of Independence - Between Celebration and Division

On May 21, 2006, Montenegro, by the decision of its citizens in a referendum, restored its state independence, almost nine decades after losing its status as an independent state. Today, two decades later, we celebrate an anniversary that for some represents a historic victory, and for others a date that still raises numerous social and identity questions. To what extent have we truly achieved what the Constitution guarantees us? Have we achieved the ideals of restoring independence in 20 years, or are we still searching for a social and state identity? What kind of state have we built and what awaits us next? The guests of Boja jutra are Dževdet Pepić, historian and civic activist, and Feđa Pavlović, political theorist.

On Thursday, May 21st, in Colors of Morning, and these topics:

• Jelena Jovanović, a journalist at ND "Vijesti", comments on the daily press and current topics.
• Are the Podgorica restaurateurs ready for the central celebration of the holiday?
• Where history speaks – Cetinje celebrates Independence Day for days.
• In honor of the anniversary, the Royal Capital Children's Choir is also singing!
• From Njegoš's first collections to the modern museum, the exhibition "Museum through Time" takes us through 130 years of cultural memory.
• Great success of the Bijelo Polje City Choir at the world festival!
• The second Bijelo Polje Half Marathon brings together athletes, recreational athletes and athletics enthusiasts from the region.
• Musical guests Boja jutra: Majda Božović, a young Montenegrin musician and Vladimir Vukčević, pianist.