Calgary Mayor Gondek recalls Sarajevo Olympics and congratulates Bosnia and Herzegovina on Independence Day

(Patria) - Jyoti Gondek, mayor of Olympic Calgary, sister city of Olympic Sarajevo since 1986, congratulates March 1, Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

She has now spoken on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of the start of the Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games with the words: "It was nice in Sarajevo, see you in Calgary" – the Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo ended 41 years ago. The Olympic flag traveled from Sarajevo to Canadian Calgary.

The Bosnian and Herzegovinian diaspora in Canada wants to celebrate long-term, systematically, institutionally not only the two most important sporting events in the world, but also Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada.

To celebrate Bosnian and Herzegovinian and Canadian hospitality. Sarajevo and Calgary hold a special place in the hearts of people in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada. We want to promote the multi-ethnic character of two significant countries, their great cultures and traditions, the talent and genius of Bosnian and Herzegovinian and Canadian people. In this way, we want to pay lasting tribute to the important legacy of the Winter Olympics and the Olympic movement in general – stated in the announcement from the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada.

Sport transcends borders in the pursuit of excellence, in the search for a better and fairer world.

Below we bring the content of the congratulatory message from the Mayor of Calgary:

On behalf of the City Council, it is my pleasure to extend best wishes to the Bosnian and Herzegovinian community on the occasion of March 1, Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Calgary is truly fortunate to be home to wonderful people originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Your stories, traditions and values have become an integral part of our city's tradition. You have brought with you a spirit of resilience, warmth and togetherness that makes Calgary a richer and more vibrant place for all of us. On this special day, we mark not only the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also the incredible contribution of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian community in our city. Your presence here is of great significance in shaping Calgary, a city where diversity is celebrated and where we all learn from each other.
I wish our entire Bosnian and Herzegovinian community a joyful and unforgettable celebration!