Picture this: Zagreb, the hippodrome, thousands of people, flares blazing, and from the stage echo Ustasha songs! Yes, you read that right. Ahead of the big concert by Marko Perković Thompson, a famous Croatian singer, videos and songs glorifying the Ustasha movement and its units have been spreading in downtown Zagreb for days. Fans started gathering as early as Saturday, and by Friday afternoon, clips of Ustasha marches like “Evo zora, evo dana, evo jura Bobana” — songs honoring the commander of the Ustasha Black Legion — were circulating online.
To make things even more bizarre, tickets for this concert are almost free! Parterre tickets cost about 96 kunas each, a ridiculously low price for an event of this scale. Fan pit tickets were also cheap, which further fueled the atmosphere and led to massive crowds.
Streets in Zagreb are blocked, flares are lit, and the atmosphere is electric. In one clip, people sing “Zbog Anice vrča vina, zapalit ću Krajinu Knina” — another sign of the strong nationalist charge at this event.
This concert isn’t just a music event; it’s a political bombshell that recalls the darkest moments of history. Is it possible that in the 21st century, such things are happening again in the heart of Europe? And why aren’t the authorities reacting to these provocations that could ignite the entire region?
If you think this is just another concert, think again. This is a wake-up call and a serious conversation about where we’re headed as a society. So, what do you think? Freedom of expression or a dangerous provocation? Drop a comment and let your voice be heard!
