Today’s
Enlightening Entertainment
will be presented
in Croatian,
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Hey, you're here,
to love me, just one day
of your life
like I love you all my life.
Open the crazy dance,
let all your beauty
release the light.
How it would be,
only the heart knows.
Dance with me
like for once before, for me
you are a ray of sun.
In my sails, be the wind,
as with you
my step is light.
Luka Nižetić is
an acclaimed,
greatly talented singer
from Croatia.
With his debut album
“Premijera” recorded
in 2006, Luka is best
known for his hit songs,
“Sometimes I Wish”
and “Springtime.”
The singer has also been
dedicating himself to
campaigning
against the cruelty of
human use of animal fur.
For his outspoken
endeavors in defense of
animals exploited for
fur products,
Supreme Master Ching Hai
sent to Luka a letter
of special thanks.
Now, let’s get to know
more about Croatia’s
singing sensation
Luka Nižetić.
We had the honor of
meeting him and
his likewise
accomplished sister,
Croatia’s well-known
television and radio
personality Petra Nižetić.
Luka grew up with
his older sister Petra in
Mertojak, a part of Split,
one of the largest cities
in Croatia.
From a young age,
Luka showed exceptional
interest in music, which
led to his early training
for a strong
musical foundation.
Luka had lessons
in piano with a nun,
in singing and composing
from a music professor.
He also studied with
noted Croatian
opera singer
Sanja Erceg-Vrekalo.
Growing up, Luka and
Petra’s artistic side
were encouraged.
At home I paint, I pursue
drawing, painting
and photography.
These are my hobbies,
some of my loves which
amuse me in my free time.
I and my sister have
inherited an artistic
ability from our mother.
I especially got
my mother's genes and
have fully gone
on this artistic side,
but Petra is half and half.
Petra Nižetić went on
to distinguish herself
in journalism and became
a host for HRT
(Croatian Radiotelevision),
a leading national radio
and television broadcast
company.
She has hosted many
programs, including
the 2006 Eurovision
Song Contest.
As for Luka,
at the age of 17, the
gifted artist composed
his first song called
“Oh Crazy Town,”
which was selected
by Croatian composer
Zdenko Runjić to be
in his 2001
MHJ music festival.
There, Luka’s song won
three silver honors
and the second prize
by a panel of experts.
In 2004, he signed
a contract with
Menart Records and
produced his first album,
“Premijera,”
debuting a number of
popular singles.
A performance of
the song “Springtime”
at the Dora
song competition in 2005
sent Luka Nižetić
soaring to fame.
He was soon nominated
for the Porin prize,
the Croatian equivalent
of the Grammy Award.
Since I met you
I'm not the same anymore,
everyone knows it
already.
And I wonder
what it was with me.
What is the spell with
which you enchanted me.
Spring is, and
restlessness is in me.
From happiness, I would
embrace the universe.
I can describe myself
as being more introverted
normally more so than
in my personal life,
than when
I'm on stage.
Stage and music
are a medium where I
completely open myself
as a person and there
I can be what I want.
There are no disguises
and there I feel the best.
Luka has been busy
creating
new music albums.
In the song “Springtime,”
he appeared
with Nostalgia,
the well-known klapa,
a traditional Croatian
capella group.
For this album too,
I have some agreements
with a new talented klapa.
I have collaborated with
a Macedonian group,
the female choir Ezerki.
Now on my next album,
I will appear
and collaborate with
the Kočani orchestra.
This is a quality,
popular trumpet band
from Kočani
in Macedonia.
We will make some really
unusual collaboration.
I'm always interested
in something new,
to discover some
new collaborations.
It is spring and
the grass is fragrant.
My heart says
you're the right one
for me, for me.
It is spring,
and restlessness is in me.
From happiness, I would
embrace the universe.
It is spring
and the grass is fragrant.
My heart says
you're the right one.
for me, for me.
Spring is, and
restlessness is in me.
From happiness, I would
embrace the universe.
Spring is
and grass is fragrant.
My heart says
you're the right one.
Spring is, and
restlessness is in me
From happiness, I would
embrace the universe.
Spring is
and grass is fragrant.
My heart says
you're the right one.
for me, for me.
What does spirituality
mean to you and
how do you express it
in songs?
For me, spirituality is
everywhere around us.
We only need to
recognize it,
and right way
put it on a tray,
and then serve it to people,
to the close ones.
In songs, too,
of course.
I think that
my goal in life is,
since I was a little boy,
to pursue music
and through music
entertain people.
Not only entertain people,
but sometimes
to speak to people, too,
to give some advice
through campaigns I make
with Animal Friends,
telling people something
through what I’m doing,
through what I like.
Besides having
a golden voice,
Luka Nižetić also has
a big heart with
a soft spot for animals.
He teamed up with
Animal Friends Croatia,
an organization for
the promotion of animal
rights and vegetarianism,
in a campaign to ban
all sales of clothes, shoes
or other products
made of animal fur.
Luka appeared
in billboards and posters
throughout the many
cities of Croatia with
the slogan, “Say No to
Fur Now and Forever.”
I'm a great admirer
of animals
since I’ve known myself,
and was a little boy,
then automatically
this powerful feeling and
reaction arise when I see
that someone harasses
animals for any sake.
I think that
there is a great selection
of materials today,
and such a wide choice
of materials
which can be used
that look good, and are
as warm as animal fur,
even better.
So my opinion is,
"Why abuse animals
for something like that,
when there are
different alternatives?
Why not use
those alternatives which
look equally good,
which are equally warm?
It is important
to love animals, then
you love the people, too.
Right, sister?
That’s right, brother.
Luka’s sister Petra
Nižetić is like-minded
with her brother
on the importance
of protecting animals.
I'm interested in
what is your attitude
regarding
animal protection and
what should be done?
In any case I think that
everyone must start
from oneself.
Now, how much
one can do depends on
him/her to decide how much
to contribute,
but definitely everyone
must start from oneself
and it is the last time
to start undertake
something.
From where did you get
the idea for the program
you’re doing on HRT
named
"Only Good Stories"?
I'm interested where
you found inspiration
and how it will be
developed in the future?
In the early days,
When my mother and
Father were young,
there was negtive news,
too but I think that
Many more positive
things became visible.
In any case,
that somehow prompted us
in some ways;
on Croatian television
When many people watch
television shows, it indicates
that in our society
there are still positive stories,
and affirmative news,
there are people
who take care of others.
Nearly half of
the programs were about
shelters for animals.
There we have had
two dogs who needed
to be taken care of.
After the program
we found someone
to take care of them,
people who called in.
We’re pointing out,
I would say,
all the problems,
and vegetarianism,
we absolutely will do
a program because
I support it.
What do you think
about veganism?
Definitely I support
vegetarianism
and veganism.
Do you intend
in your career to
thematically dedicate
your songs to awaken
love toward animals and
being generally friendly
companions with them?
Yes, I think perhaps
not only to animals,
but perhaps point to
some other things too,
which torment
our planet Earth.
We all have to be aware
of the situation which we
are in, and all together
contribute to that.
The late Michael Jackson
did a lot on it and I try to
follow him in this regard,
For his caring endeavors
to protect our furry
animals,
Supreme Master Ching Hai
sent a letter of special
thanks to Croatian singer
Luka Nižetić.
The following is
an excerpt:
“Dear Mr. Nižetić,
I wish to express
our sincere thanks to you
for your spirited stance
against animal cruelty.
Courageously voicing
your attitude, you are
leading the way forward
towards
a harmonious future
between humankind
and our co-inhabitants
of the Earth.
Your tremendous support
for the Animal Friends
Croatia campaign,
“Croatia Without Fur,”
sends a noble message of
compassionate awareness
to the fashion industry,
that now is the time
to move away from
animal-based fur,
avoiding needless killing
of innocent animals…
Your gracious efforts
are helping to
elevate our globe to
a higher consciousness,
and pave the way to
a new golden era where
all of God's creation
can live together
in harmony…
Wishing you ongoing
success, prosperity
and all the best
in Heaven's grace.
With Great Honour,
Love and Blessings,
Supreme Master
Ching Hai”
Beautiful! It's beautiful.
Thank you very much.
Mr. Nižetić was also
presented with
Supreme Master Ching Hai’s
#1 international
bestselling books,
“The Dogs in My Life,”
“The Birds in My Life,”
and “The Noble Wilds,”
along with other books
and lecture DVDs.
It is a great honor.
Thank you very much.
I just can’t wait to go home
and slowly browse
and read the books
and DVDs.
Thanks very much
to Master.
Thank you very much.
Many thanks
and admiration, Luka,
for your noble endeavors
to help our animal friends.
Wishing you and Petra
all the best in both
your shining professions
as living role models
as well as
in your campaigns
to help create
a more caring world.
We would win the world,
just never say to me
it’s all the same to you
Dance with me
like once before,
for me for me
you are a ray of sun.
In my sails be the wind,
as with you
my step is light.
Let’s dance with me
like once before,
for me for me
you are a ray of sun.
In my sails be the wind,
as with you
my step is easy.
Let’s dance with me
like once before,
for me for me
you are a ray of sun.
In my sails be the wind,
as with you
my step is light.
Delightful viewers,
thank you
for your company
on today’s program.
Coming up next is
Words of Wisdom,
after Noteworthy News.
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May your heart
be blessed with
love and compassion.