Author: Slađana Majdak
Place: Serbia
Date: 23 November 2009

“A Female Thing” – this was the motto of the 29th Bora’s Theatre Days festival in Vranje in southern Serbia. The event is devoted to Bora Stanković (1876-1927), Serbia's celebrated and widely translated author, a native of this town.

Author: Nataša Josifović
Place: Serbia
Date: 5 November 2009

Every year in October children from many countries come to dance, sing, act, and above all play and have fun in Belgrade, Serbia's capital city, whose traditional children's festival "Joy of Europe" celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009.

Author:  Ivana Stepanovic
Place: Serbia
Date: 29th January, 2009

‘KOLO’, the Ensemble of Folk Dances and Songs has maintained the tradition of Serbian folk music and dance for over 60 years. The Kolo dance can be regarded as a trademark of Serbian culture and holds considerable social significance, being customary at weddings and other major celebrations. The Ensemble chose the name to demonstrate the socio-cultural importance of this form of dance. Traditionally, the dancers form a circle, holding hands, which may appear to be similar to a kind of magical ritual. They turn their backs on the outside world, shielding themselves against evil spells. The performance of the dance is thought to facilitate happiness, welfare, fertility, and a good harvest.