culture
January 2, 2026
"FEST se uopšte ne dovodi u pitanje"
Sekretarka za kulturu Grada Beograda Jelena Medaković izjavila je da Sekretarijat za kulturu dobija ulogu koju je imao, koja mu i pripada, kao i da on mora da bude mesto sa koje kreće inicijativa različitih programskih aktivnosti.
TL;DR
- The Secretariat for Culture aims to initiate diverse cultural activities and promote high-quality artistic programs and events.
- Key goals include promoting Serbian culture internationally and exposing Belgrade residents to various global cultures.
- Past successes, like the exhibition at Spirta House, demonstrate strong public interest in cultural offerings.
- Plans for 2026 include dialogue with citizens, artists, and institutions, focusing on preserving and improving city events.
- There's a recognition of a potential global "crisis of creativity" and a need for experimental initiatives, possibly for younger audiences.
- FEST will be celebrated in February with related events, though the festival itself may not operate at full capacity.
- The goal is to "reset" and strengthen cultural institutions, ensuring major festivals retain their grandeur while embracing new trends and experimental content.
- Belgrade's sophisticated audience is expected to embrace the return to a strong cultural foundation.
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