23.05.2022
New exhibition: Tamo gdje palme cvatu
On Friday, May 20, in the gallery of the Interpretation Centre ”Civitas Sacra”, the exhibition “Tamo gdje palme cvatu” was opened.
This is an photo exhibition of Father Ante Gabrić and Mother Teresa by Zvonimir Atletić, who met and photographed them back in 1977 on their missions in the cities of Kolkata and Maria Polli. They have met several times since then while he escorted them during their journeys in Croatia and India, documenting their work and life in Croatia and India. Atletić is a photographer who, most probably, has had the most frequent opportunities to document their work with the sick and poor people in their missions.
The opening was attended by members of the Foundation “Father Ante Gabrić” – Marina Vrečko and Ružica Brkić, and the President of the Foundation Violeta Oršulić, who introduced visitors to the character of Father Ante Gabrić and the work of the foundation.
The author of the photos was unfortunately absent due to health problems.
The opening was enriched with a song by Anamarija Junaković and Hrvoje Burazer – Pavešković. the exhibition was officially opened by the Bishop of Šibenik Tomislav Rogić.
One of the most deserving people for the rapprochement of these two countries, Father Ante Gabrić, was born in 1915 in Metković, and spent exactly 50 years in Bengal, India, devoting himself to missionary work among Hindus, Muslims and a small number of Catholics. He worked closely and often with Mother Teresa.
The organizers of the exhibition are the Indian Embassy and the Father Ante Gabrić Foundation on the occasion of the celebration of 30 years of establishing diplomatic relations between India and Croatia.
The main aim of the “Father Ante Gabrić” foundation is to preserve the memory and promote the spirituality, life and work of our greatest missionary in order to be elevated to the honor of the altar.
Photo exhibition on the topic ”Life and work of Father Ante Gabrić in India” according to Zvonimir Atletić is one of the many events organized in 2022 as a fitting honor to someone who connected India and Croatia with his exemplary life for half a century.
The exhibition remains open until June 3 and admission is free.
