When Banja Luka Dressed Up - A Matura Evening in Bosnia

Send a message to the podcastGot a question, thought or story? Send me a WhatsApp voice note or message on +38766219417.Voice messages may be included in a future episode.An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this country home.Expect gentle reflections, real places, local voices, field recordings, and stories that go beyond the usual headlines.A warm Monday evening stroll through Banja Luka turns into a reflection on matura, Bosnia’s public, elegant, family-centred graduation tradition.From glamorous dresses and proud parents to professional photographers and nervous young men in sharp suits, this episode explores youth, memory, and the Western Balkans’ beautiful sense of occasion.Before I go, I'd love to hear from you.If this episode brought back a memory, made you curious about Bosnia and Herzegovina, or simply gave you something to think about, why not send me an Email or WhatsApp voice note?Got a question, thought or story? Send me a WhatsApp voice note or message on +38766219417.Voice messages may be included in a future episode.The Email address is: [email protected]