The final presentation of the project “The Mediterranean – Between Waves and People” took place at the Bol Cultural Center, marking just under a month of work on developing cultural, artistic, and educational content dedicated to the Mediterranean. The event brought together students, local residents, and lovers of Mediterranean heritage, and its program included a photography exhibition, a film screening, and the presentation of new publications inspired by the Mediterranean.
As part of the event, an exhibition of the twenty winning photographs from the international contest “Look at the Mediterranean” was opened. The selected works depict two faces of the Mediterranean—its everyday life and its quiet, poetic depth. The exhibition will remain open at the Bol Cultural Center until the end of November, and visitors can view it during the Center’s regular hours.
A screening of the documentary film Tourism! (2016) was also held, followed by a discussion on the benefits and challenges of tourism in the Mediterranean. In conversation with participants, topics such as sustainability, seasonality, the impact on the local community, and the importance of responsible development were explored. Although some critical perspectives on tourism practices emerged, participants agreed that tourism still brings more benefits than drawbacks to the local community.
At the end of the event, three new Mediterranean-themed publications were presented: a picture book, a poetry collection, and an academic volume, each exploring Mediterranean themes in different ways and serving as a lasting contribution to the cultural and educational reflection on the region. Two of the most engaged participants won copies of Filip Škifić’s poetry collection Tramontana and a picture book about Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor.
