Boka Night – Paying Tribute to Montenegro’s Maritime Heritage
08.08.2023
Among the various celebrations that highlight Montenegro's unique identity, one event stands out for its significance and charm – the Boka Night, which is an annual festival that is usually held in the last week of August. Celebrated in the stunning Boka Bay region of Kotor, the event pays homage to the country's deep maritime heritage and captivates both locals and visitors with its rich traditions and lively festivities.Boka Bay itself is often referred to as a natural marvel that has helped shape the history and culture of Montenegro due to its strategic location which made it a hub for maritime activities, trade, and cultural exchange. The towns along its shores, including Kotor, Herceg Novi, Tivat, and Perast, hold centuries of maritime history within their charming stone walls.
Boka Night’s central theme revolves around honoring the bay's sailors, fishermen, and shipbuilders, whose contributions have shaped Montenegro's identity.
Key Elements of Boka Night include:
1. The Procession of Illuminated Boats: The festival kicks off with a mesmerizing procession of illuminated boats gliding along the calm waters of Boka Bay. These boats, adorned with colorful lights and decorations, create a spectacular sight as they reflect on the bay's surface.
2. Fireworks Display: As night falls, the sky over Boka Bay is illuminated by a breathtaking fireworks display. The fireworks not only add a touch of magic to the atmosphere but also symbolize the guiding light that sailors once relied on during their journeys.
3. Concerts and Performances: Boka Night is not just about looking back into history; it's also about celebrating the present. Live concerts, traditional music performances, and dance shows take place in various towns along the bay's shores. These performances showcase Montenegro's vibrant cultural scene and provide a platform for both local and international artists to share their talents.
4. Traditional Food and Crafts: No Montenegrin celebration is complete without indulging in the country's delectable cuisine. During Boka Night, stalls line the streets, offering traditional dishes such as seafood specialties, grilled meats, and local wines. Artisans also display their craftsmanship, presenting unique souvenirs and handmade products that showcase the region's artistic heritage.
5. Community Bonding: Boka Night transcends being a mere event; it's an opportunity for the community to come together and share in the spirit of unity. Locals and visitors mingle, creating an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie that reflects Montenegro's welcoming nature.
Boka Night serves as a reminder of Montenegro's maritime roots and its enduring connection to the sea. This annual celebration not only pays tribute to the past but also ensures that the country's maritime heritage is passed on to future generations. By participating in Boka Night, both Montenegrins and visitors contribute to the preservation of a legacy that has shaped the nation's identity for centuries.
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In period May-August 2022 we sold our flats in St-Petersburg Russia and have bought two ones here in Montenegro, Becici. We decided to move here and make new home and business with my husband. Our agent Milica Zugic is really became our angel - provider here in Montenegro. She is very reliable, responsible , professional employee of CMM Budva department. She has developed intuition and found very fast necessary properties which we needed. Also she helped us to speed up the process of registration documents in MUP.( list nepokretnosti, etc). She was our real provider here. Very appreciated her and all staff of Budva department for there assistance. Separately to lawyer Ivan and his legal team. Very recommended choose Milica Zugic as real estate manager when you search for assistant in this complicated and important field as buying property in Montenegro.
Liudmila Nosova St-Petersburg Russia , 13.09.2022 09:20:09
At the beginning of April 2022, our family living in Prague bought a house in Sutomore with the assistance of your company.
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With gratitude on behalf of our family.A.V. Ter-Gazaryan, 12.07.2022 10:32:19
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I would strongly recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a property in Montenegro.Val , 13.05.2022 02:18:13
We were introduced to CMM by friends who had already done research on Montenegro and CMM. We purchased our apartment in Dobrota, just outside Kotor, all remotely from South Africa, during the lockdown. Everything was seamless without any problems at all. All the CMM departments work together well from the sales team, head office, legal, interior design and rental department. Every detail was well communicated with an abundance of zoom meetings, videos, emails etc
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Thanks to everyone we dealt with at CMM it has been an absolute pleasure dealing with you all. We look forward too many happy years working with you on our rental.Mandy and Antoine, 06.10.2021 08:56:22
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Dilara, 01.10.2019 06:17:27
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Kate, 22.03.2019 11:06:21