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March 20, 2026

Awards for Lifetime Achievement and Knight of Čarapanija: Winners of the 34th Festival of Humor and Satire "Golden Helmet" Announced

The Council of the International Festival of Humor and Satire "Golden Helmet" from Kruševac, upon the proposal of the Artistic Council, has made decisions regarding this year's laureates of this global cultural event. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Dragan Nikolić, choreographer and artistic director of KUD “14. oktobar", and the Knight of Čarapanija became dramatist Branislav Nedić, director of the Kruševac Theatre.

Awards for Lifetime Achievement and Knight of Čarapanija: Winners of the 34th Festival of Humor and Satire "Golden Helmet" Announced

TL;DR

  • Dragan Nikolić, choreographer and artistic director of KUD “14. oktobar", receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the "Golden Helmet" Festival.
  • Branislav Nedić, dramatist and director of the Kruševac Theatre, is awarded the title of Knight of Čarapanija.
  • KUD “14. oktobar" is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the Kruševac Theatre its 80th.
  • The final ceremony for the 34th Festival of Humor and Satire will be held on April 1st.
  • Dragan Nikolić has previously received a Gratitude for his contribution to Kruševac's 650th anniversary.
  • Branislav Nedić is a graduate of dramaturgy from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade.

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