On Friday, 29. Augusta 2025. YearsZenica-Doboj Canton will be marked by their day, in memory of one of the most important documents of the Bosnian history – Charter Kulina Bana DubrovniksIssued 1189. years. This act on friendship and freedom of trade, written by Bosnian, is considered the first known diplomatic document of the medieval Bosnia and the symbol of its statehood.
The Charter of Kulin Ban has crossed the road from the commercial contract to Symbols of cultural and historical identity of Bosnia and Herzegovinaand precisely because of its importance, the CPD Assembly was in 2013. decided to 29. August celebrates as a day of canton.
On that occasion, in Zenica 29.08.2025. will be held 43. Ceremonial session of the Assembly of ZDKstarting at 11:00in the hall 301 / III Annex of the RMK Promet building.
The program will include the intonation of the Hymns of BiH, welcoming the chairman and prime minister of the canton, to honor the victims of the war, and the allocation of the highest cantonal recognitions.
Public recognitions of ZDK for 2025. Year
Charter of Canton will be awarded to honorary citizens of ZDK: Matthew Field and Avdagic Shekibu, while Canton plaque will be presented: Pojkić Belmi, Dujmović Josipu, Kapetanović Suvadu, and Rotary Club Zenica
The ceremony will be complemented by the artistic program.
Marking of the Day of the Canton is not only a protocol, but also Reminder of the continuity of Bosnian statehoodto the values of freedom and cooperation written before 836, which today represent the common foundation of citizens of Zenica-Doboj Canton and the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina.




