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PHOTOS: Nearly 30,000 people in ecstasy: See the atmosphere at Thompson's concert

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Marko Perković Thompson performed a concert at Šubićevac stadium in Šibenik, drawing nearly 30,000 attendees.
  • The concert began with the song 'Bojna Čavoglave,' evoking a strong emotional and patriotic atmosphere among the crowd.
  • Thompson addressed the audience, paying special tribute to Croatian defenders and emphasizing unity between generations who created and will protect Croatia.

Nearly 30,000 people gathered at Šubićevac stadium in Šibenik for a concert by popular Croatian artist Marko Perković Thompson. The event kicked off with Thompson's song 'Bojna Čavoglave,' immediately igniting a powerful atmosphere filled with emotion and patriotic fervor, as reported by Šibenik.in.

We begin the concert with songs that accompanied us during the war. Greetings to all defenders. We know what Šibenik meant in the Homeland War, and I send a special greeting to the 142nd Drniš Brigade.

— Marko Perković ThompsonAddressing the crowd and honoring veterans at the start of the concert.

Following the opening song, Thompson continued with 'Anica, kninska kraljica,' and performed numerous other hits throughout the evening. Before proceeding with the concert, he addressed the enthusiastic crowd, extending a special greeting to Croatian defenders. "We begin the concert with songs that accompanied us during the war," Thompson stated, adding a particular salute to the 142nd Drniš Brigade and acknowledging Šibenik's significance during the Croatian War of Independence.

Thompson also remembered all fallen Croatian defenders, expressing gratitude for the shared evening and honoring those who lost their lives. "It is beautiful that we are together tonight. We who remained alive cherish the memory of those who are no longer with us. Thank you, you are my heroes," he told the audience.

It is beautiful that we are together tonight. We who remained alive cherish the memory of those who are no longer with us. Thank you, you are my heroes.

— Marko Perković ThompsonRemembering fallen Croatian defenders during the concert.

He specifically highlighted the presence of younger generations, noting, "Tonight, our daughters, sons, and youth are here. Those who created Croatia and those who will protect it in the future stand together." The concert continued with the song 'Bog i Hrvati' (God and Croats), marking a night of celebration and remembrance.

Tonight, our daughters, sons, and youth are here. Those who created Croatia and those who will protect it in the future stand together. This is a night of celebration, so we continue with the song 'Bog i Hrvati'.

— Marko Perković ThompsonHighlighting intergenerational unity and the celebratory nature of the event.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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