The commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Bleiburg tragedy will include a mass in Bleiburg and the involvement of Croatian officials and church representatives.
President of the Croatian Parliament, Gordan Jandroković, emphasized the importance of commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Bleiburg tragedy and the Cross Road of the Croatian people, ensuring that the historical truth of this significant tragedy is recognized in the collective memory of the nation. This statement came during Jandroković's meeting with representatives from the Honorary Bleiburg Battalion and the Croatian Bishops' Conference, where they discussed the plans for this year's commemoration events.
The commemoration program includes a holy mass at the parish church in Bleiburg on May 15th at 6 PM, with the Croatian ambassador to Austria laying a wreath and lighting candles prior to the mass. The event is set to take place under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, indicating the official recognition and support for the remembrance of this tragic historical event.
This commemoration serves not only to honor those who suffered during this event but also to reinforce the narrative of the Bleiburg tragedy within Croatian history. It highlights the ongoing importance of collective memory in shaping national identity and acknowledges the ongoing dialogues about historical interpretation in Croatia and its diaspora.
