A ceremony was held in Cvetković last night to mark the 20th anniversary of the renewal of KUD 'Cvijet'. The society, established as a tambura orchestra in March 1912, has not operated continuously; it has been renewed on several occasions throughout its history, with the most recent renewal recorded in March 2006.
Today, KUD 'Cvijet' consists mainly of a singing section, supplemented by a dramatic and literary section. All stage performances are delivered in the specific Cvetković dialect, through which the society nurtures local tradition and language. The aim of their work is to preserve the tradition and heritage of Cvetković, with particular emphasis on folk costume, songs, customs and dialect.
Last night's concert, held at the DVD home, was enriched by performances from members of the society. In the opening segment, the youngest members—Lovro Boričević, Niko Dikšić, Una Kelečić and Maša Pozderac—performed children's counting rhymes and games. Marina Klopović and Miljenko Šegudović also participated during the concert, reciting poems dedicated to Cvetković.
At the end of the programme, the tambura players from KUD Sveta Jana joined the singing section, adding a further musical dimension to the concert. Since 2017, Manuela Budišćak has been the director of KUD 'Cvijet', under whose leadership the singing section has developed a distinctive sound and multi-voice folk singing. The society's president is Ivan Bakšić, who, together with the members, strives to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Cvetković.
