Hertfordshire, England hosted the 25th anniversary of the Bosnian Schools in the UK, held on 8 June under the auspices of the Bosnia UK Network. The landmark event brought together Bosnian schools from across the country, including schools from Hertfordshire, Coventry, Derby, London (Victoria) and Birmingham, as well as over 300 Bosnians and Herzegovinans. 
Amela Isanović, a master’s degree holder in Bosnian language and author of books promoting Bosnian tradition, held a workshop “Study? We’re not playing!” in Birmingham as part of the anniversary celebrations, where she presented creative learning techniques. of the Bosnian language, and speech development, and presented the children’s book “Grandpa Tells You: Stories about Bosnia”. On this occasion, in an entertaining activity lasting several hours, the children met some of the great figures of Bosnia’s past, competed in teams with their parents and won symbolic prizes. The playful atmosphere encouraged learning about Bosnian history, but also learning new words and cooperative relationships. 
Anes Cerić and Emir Bolić, on behalf of the Bosnian school and BH UK Network, welcomed the gathered parents and children and received a gift to the library and the house in the form of books and hand-woven wall decorations with a Bosnian stećak motif, which the guest presented to the Bosnian House.
One of the workshop participants, Lejla Halilović, shared her impressions:
“Honestly, most sincerely, it couldn’t be more honest, we enjoyed it. I couldn’t believe we stayed this long and that it went by so quickly. The children and I are truly delighted, we enjoyed every story, advice, game and I really can’t help but say that it was much more than expected. A useful and creative Sunday afternoon with a lot of learned material that we need and must apply in order to spend more quality time with the children.”
This anniversary has shown that such activities, meetings and workshops are not only an opportunity to showcase children’s talents, but also to strengthen unity and mutual support among Bosnian expatriates in the UK. The organizers made sure that every aspect of the program was filled with love for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which further inspired those present.
The 25th anniversary meetings of Bosnian schools in Great Britain successfully demonstrated that the preservation of language and culture is a key element of identity, especially for new generations. With inspiring performances and a warm community, these events left an indelible mark in the hearts of all present, confirming that Bosnia and Herzegovina will always live in the hearts of its citizens, wherever they are.
