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Thompson addresses crowd in Šibenik: 'You are my heroes!', honors youth
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Thompson addresses crowd in Šibenik: 'You are my heroes!', honors youth

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Marko Perković Thompson held his first concert in Šibenik in 13 years, drawing nearly 30,000 people.
  • During the concert, Thompson addressed the audience emotionally, honoring Croatian war veterans and emphasizing the importance of the younger generation as guardians of national heritage.
  • The event concluded with a performance of

Marko Perković Thompson returned to the stage in Šibenik with a spectacular concert on Saturday, his first in the city in 13 years. The packed stadium Šubićevac hosted nearly 30,000 fans for the event.

You are my heroes!

— Marko Perković ThompsonThompson expressed his gratitude to the veterans for their service in liberating Croatia.

Thompson opened the show with the song "Bojna Čavoglave." Later, he delivered an emotional speech to the crowd, acknowledging and greeting members of the reconnaissance-sabotage platoon of the 134th Drniš Brigade of the Croatian Army. He specifically honored Croatian defenders, particularly those from Šibenik, a city he noted for its role in the Croatian War of Independence.

"You are my heroes!" Thompson declared, expressing his gratitude for their service in liberating Croatia. He then turned his attention to the younger generation, calling them "guardians of Croatian heritage." He stated that while the older generation built the nation, the youth are now tasked with preserving its legacy and defending it against any future threats.

They are the true guardians of the legacy, and if necessary – should any threat arise – they will know how to preserve it.

— Marko Perković ThompsonThompson referred to the younger generation as the guardians of Croatian heritage.

The concert, which also featured the song "Bog i Hrvati" (God and Croats), aimed to celebrate the connection between the Croatian people and their faith, tracing it back to Benedictine monks and early Croatian rulers. Thompson emphasized that the evening was a time for celebration, not for dwelling on past difficulties.

Tonight we came to celebrate here!

— Marko Perković ThompsonThompson concluded his address before performing the song 'Bog i Hrvati'.
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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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