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Kustendorf, film and music festival
5th January to 11th January
Kustendorf is a famous film and music festival which will be held in the ethno village Drvengrad on the hill Mecavnik at Mountain of Mokra Gora. The third Kustendorf Festival will be held from 5 to 11 January 2011th. Kustendorf was founded by famous film director Emir Kusturica. The festival is dedicated to future filmmakers whose films shown in competition and the great contemporary authors of the film. The program includes five units: the competitive retrospective of the great, modern trends, and the evergreen music program. Awards that will be given to the best are the gold, silver and bronze egg. In the competition part will be participating of more than 300 movies by young film students and film schools from all over the world. The jury will find the best-known names from the world film industry. Program retrospective will be dedicated to the great actor's Johnn Deep, who will be honored guest of the festival. Program Modern trends will be feature some of the best films of last year's production and their authors, guests of the festival, which will hold the workshop. Program Evergreen will be reminding guests and visitors to some of the most important films. The festival will be accompanied by a rich concert programs. During the festival will be performing music from Austria, Russia, Spain, Turkey and Serbia.

Festival of ham in Zlatibor
11th January to 13th January
"Zlatiborska prsutijada" is traditional festival of ham which will be held from 11th to 13th January 2011 in Mackat. Mackat is the famous village on Mountain of Zlatibor in western Serbia, where hundreds of years is cherished tradition of ham production. In this region feel the influences of mediterranean and continental climate and in this area is "wind rose" which is one of the main reasons for production of quality ham. The Fair will be held in yard of the church, one of the oldest churches in Zlatibor. On the fair many vendors will be present their delicatessen products as beef, swine and sheep ham, bacon, sausage. For the first time visitor of this event will decide who is the best producers. Each visitor can vote for manufacturers whose products he liked, and thus participate in the contest. The organizers have prepared an interesting and valuable prizes: ball ham, bacon square meter, ten meters sausages ... Ham is a national specialty of Zlatibor, which this year became a trademark and one of the "brands" of this region.

Slaninijada in Kacarevo
17th February to 20th February
Slaninijada or festival of bacon is a traditional festival to all lovers of bacon and other meat products. Slaninijada will be held in Kacarevo. Kacarevo is a town in northern Serbia, situated in the municipality of Pancevo in the South Banat District. In addition to various competitions, the festival includes exhibition and tasting of old, forgotten dishes. Creativity review of national minorities in Vojvodina and demonstrations of cookery skills and ethno folklore are unavoidable part of this event.

Gusanijada in Mokrin
21th February
Gusanijada more than two decades held in Mokrin, tha small village near towns, Kikinda and Subotica, in the North Banat District. As the bullfight in Spain it is the "Gusanijada" in Mokrin! World Cup in the geese fighting, held since the beginning of January to the end of February when a final competition is held. Mokrin is on the tourist map of Serbia marked as friendly place by fighting ganders. Fight ganders is a real spectacle for remember where, in addition to interested owners and residents biased. In spectacle enjoy everyone, guests from other parts of Serbia, but also abroad.


FEST 2011 - The 39th International Film Festival
25th February to 6th March
FEST's new Artistic Director, Mr. Borislav Andjelic and the Selector Mr. Ivan Karl have chosen more than 70 films for this year – more than ever before. We hope that such a large number of diverse films will make everyone happy. The bulk of this year's programming consists of films procured by the FEST Head Office solely for the Festivals, as well as of those obtained owing to timely cooperation with five leading Serbian distribution companies.
This year's FEST will showcase almost all of the best films and laureates from the main festivals in the past year: Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, as well as many other important international works. The viewers will have the opportunity to see the latest films of many significant authors, including the youngest future international stars, as well as the premieres of leading Serbian authors.


The Belgrade Marathon
17th April
The Belgrade Marathon is the largest and the most visited sport event in Serbia, which is traditionally held in Belgrade. The 18th International Athletic Manifestation is going to take place on the 17th of April, 2011. The Belgrade Marathon comprises from the race of Pleasure, 5 km long, half-marathon and marathon. As a unified whole, the Children’s marathon and the Belgrade’s marathon gather a large number of participants from country and abroad. Every year more than 1.000 athletes participate in this manifestation. The Marathon of Belgrade starts at the Church of St. Mark on the Boulevard of King Alexander ( Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra ). The finish line is on Terazije squere at the hotel “Moskva”, where valuable awards will be given to the most successful participants. When you come to Belgrade take opportunity to explore the city! Make reservation for hotels in Belgrade in easy and safe way!

INTERFEST
25th June to 27th June
INTERFEST is the largest international wine festival in the southeastern part of Europe. INTERFEST will be held from June 25th to 27th 2011, in Novi Sad. Interfest will take place in Sloboda squere, main city squere. Visitors will enjoy in the best wine varieties from more than 150 wineries from Serbia and the region. Rich gastronomic section offers Serbian specialties, Vojvodina and Mediterranean traditional cuisine, combined with rich aromas of wine will completes your experience. The event will be followed by professional and educational lectures on wine culture, enology and wine drinking culture. Besides good food and wine comes good music that creates an euphoric atmosphere and great fun. During the festival you could visit some of the best wine cellars in Novi Sad and also explore city by foot or take a bus. The Main city squere with the Chatedral, Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska Street are some of the most beautiful parts of town.


Tamburitza Fest in Deronje
1th July to 3th July
The third World Tamburitza Festival will be held in the small colourful village Deronje, in the close vicinity of Odzaci, in the West Backa District. Lovers and fans will have the opportunity to enjoy in the magic sounds of tamburitza, to get acquainted with traditional Vojvodina cuisine and to try the famous brandy from Serbia. Tamburitza Fest will be accompanied by various musical-entertainment and cultural programmes that presented the rich tradition and culture of the peoples of Vojvodina. Tamburitza Fest will take place in village of Tamburitza, especialy constructed for this event. In Tamburitza village will be placed the main festival stage. Beside the main stage will be set a small stage where will be performed tamburitza gangs out of official competition. On entering the village visitors will be welcomed by Fernando Bull, mascot of the festival. It is interesting to note that village beside parking has a heliodrom. Tamburitza village has its own art colony, space for competitors in cooking sheep stew, fish dishes, bread and cakes ... Visit Deronje and enjoy in enchanting sounds of tamburitza. Meet new touristic product of Serbia.


Hay making on Rajac
July
Hay making on Rajac is a traditional economic and touristic manifestation, which is held every year at the end of July, on the first Sunday after St. Peter’s day. Rajac is one of the most attractive mountain in the group of Valjevo Mountains with floral meadows and green groves. Slopes of Rajac are the right places for these kind of manifestations. The manifestation symbolizes the celebrative end of the mowing of mountain meadows. Mowers which participate are dressed in peasant costumes, with straw hats and various coloured bags on their shoulders. At the end of the mowing the best mower, with the best costume, statue and song, is called ’’djidjija“ or ’’kozbasa’’, who is going to be the leader of the next mowing. The event has international character. By now there were participants from United Kingdom, Island, Romania, Russia, Netherlands, Hungary. Mowers from Republic of Srpska and Montenegro participate every year, too. Originally dance and sing groups from nearby villages in peasant costumes, dining traditional cuisine served on kilims and white sheets are real adventure. There are around 50 competitions in hay making around the world, but certainly the largest manifestation of this kind is on Rajac, which gathers more and more visitors every year. During the manifestation visitors have the opportunity to discover the culture, tradition and nature of this area, to taste the most delicious Serbian cuisine, to feel the nature and its magic.


EXIT
the biggest music festival in Europe
7th July to 10th July
EXIT is the most famous and most popular music festival in Europe. EXIT fest will be held from July 7th to 10th 2011 on Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad. Recent changes for Serbia gave inspiration for the organizers of EXIT fest to choose the historic Petrovaradin Fortress as a place to hold this famously popular musical event. The fortress is situated on the elevated banks of the Danube rivers and offers a panoramic view of Novi Sad. Historical occupation by the Romans, and then the Austro-Hungarian Empire add to the venue's magic and story. So far in this festival have performed thousands of artists as from all around the world: The Pet Shop Boys, The Cardigans, Billy Idol, David Guetta, Moloko, The Prodigy, The Beastie Boys, Groove Armada, Massive Attack, Iggy Pop, Cypress Hill, Roger Sanchez and many others including Serbian artists as well. Over a few million people spend unforgettable time during this event. This year there will be world famous artists such as Korn, Lilly Alen, TheProdigy, Moby, Manic Street Preachers, Erc Prydz, Carl Cox, and many more.


The Kovilj Rakija Fest
17th July
The Kovilj Rakija Fest will be held on 17th of July in village of Kovilj. Kovilj is situated near Novi Sad in South Backa District of Serbia. Kovilj is famous village centuries of rich history and tradition with monastery from XIII century. The first half of July is a period when mulberry is ripe and ready for the making of rakija. The full day program includes the making of rakija, cooking dishes like Vojvodinian stew, beans, and barbecuing. You can get familiar with the ways of preparation and the making of homemade rakija as well as participate in the tasting of local products. The afternoon is reserved for a cultural and artistic program. Then follows the declaration of the winner of the rakija competition, and for your pleasure, an auction sale of rated rakijas. Prices at the auction are symbolic. The evening part of the program is followed by the sounds of tambourine music until the early morning hours. If you are already in Kovilj, be sure to visit the birthplace of Laza Kostic, famous Serbian writer, the Monastery of Kovilj, a tavern called "End of the World" and the Arkanj Paradise arms of the Danube.

Guca Brass Festival
the largest trumpet festival in the world
10th August to 14th August
Guca is peaceful and colorful village situated in the Dragacevo district of western Serbia. Guca is near the city of Cacak, a three-hour bus journey from Belgrade. Guca is bacame famous for its trumpet festival. The largest trumpet event on the planet is Guca Brass Festival, also known as the Dragacevo Assembly. The next festival will take place 10 – 14 August, 2011. Guca Brass Festival programs are memorable: hundreds of brass orchestras playing unbeatable Balkan music that became popular by astonishing music of Boban Markovic and Goran Bregovic and many other great performers; thrilled visitors and locals dancing together “kolo” folklore dance; music playing and concerts on stages and central stadium, old crafts and handwork competitions... With considerable experience in organizing Assemblies, today the traditionally hospitable Guca has earned its place on the map of world music festivals, inviting high interest from ethno music lovers, and deservedly so. As an internationally recognized trumpet capital, and a singular corner of positive energy, a place with accumulated joy, gaiety and spontaneity, coupled with the piercing yet gentle sound of the trumpet, Guca is a place of catharsis of the heart and soul while the festival lasts. All this is more than enough to attract visitors to Guca each Mexico, Spain, Greece, Denmark, China and many other close or distant countries. The names of Boban Markovic, Milan Mladenovic, Ekrem Sajdic, Elvis Ajdinovic, Fejat and Zoran Sejdic have carried the glory of the Serbian trumpet across the world.
 
 
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