44TH SPLIT SUMMER FESTIVAL OPENED

( Editorial: --> 7718 ) SPLIT, July 14 (Hina) - Croatian Prime Minister Zlatko Matesa opened the 44th Split Summer festival, a traditional cultural event, on Tuesday night. The festival will include 45 opera, drama and ballet performances. Split Summer is very important as an expression of the Croatian culture and we want to send such a message to the world, Matesa said at the opening ceremony. The gathered were also addressed by Split County Prefect Branimir Luksic. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Jure Radic, Culture Minister Bozo Biskupic, members of the diplomatic corps and other guests. The event, held under the auspices of Croatian President Franjo Tudjman, will last until August 14. (hina) rml 142245 MET jul 98