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about the festival >
As soon as the last activity of the "Joy of Europe" Festival
for that year ends, the preparations for the next year begin. Belgrade
elementary schools sign up to be hosts to the groups of children,
the children, but also all interested people, through various programs,
learn about the culture, customs, everyday life in European countries,
presents are being made for the guests, the citizens of Belgrade,
through various activities on the streets receive the first information
about the programs that are to occupy the finals in October. (Children's comments)
As the host of the hosts, the children and adult participants are
always welcomed by the mayor at the Belgrade City Hall, with the
words of welcome and a wish for an incredible stay in Belgrade.
(Children's comments)
Every year, the "Joy of Europe" Festival has something
new to offer to the children. Since 1997, the children of the world
have been invited to take part in the "Joy of Europe"
Arts Competition, with the constant "Friendship Dictionary"
theme. The jury selects the best and awards them with trophies,
and during the Manifestation, an exhibition of the best 300 works
is organized. Every year, we receive between 12 and 14 thousand
works from all over the world. (Children's comments)
Even though Belgrade begins to live in the spirit of the "Joy
of Europe" long before October 1, when it officially begins,
the children (both hosts and guests) have a desire to present themselves
together to as many citizens of Belgrade as possible. One of such
opportunities is the Carnival, envisaged so as to give a chance
of participation to all creative children of Belgrade. The adults
are always willing to offer their assistance. (Children's comments)
Long before all the participants get together at the Sava Center,
song, dance, and theater performances occupy many of the open spaces
and auditoriums of Belgrade. Friendship gatherings daily stimulate
the exchange among the participants, as well as interaction between
the participants and the audience. (Children's comments)
In the lobby of the Children's Cultural Center, at the "Info
Bazar", the visitors can "buy" and "sell"
all sorts of playful things from various corners of Europe. (Children's comments)
The "Joy of Europe" is to the joy, pleasure and enjoyment
of the children, both guests and hosts. They therefore have an opportunity
to get together during one of the seven afternoons, take part in
various activities, and make friends, as well as to enjoy the program
that is prepared for them. Passersby can take part as well, of course.
(Children's comments)
Everything that goes on during the Joy of Europe is important. Everything
that is important should be recorded and kept as a memory, as well
as a stimulus for later. (Children's comments)
The final, formal, Gala Concert at the Sava Center is preceded by
a dress rehearsal, for everyone wants the most perfect picture to
be sent to the world, of each participant individually, and all
of them together. (Children's comments)
On each October 5 - International Day of the Children - participants
of the "Joy of Europe" get on stage of the largest auditorium
in Serbia, to present, once again, their singing,
dancing and other skills and, together with their hosts, send a
message of friendship to the world via television. (Children's comments)
When people spend several days together, they get close, and they
need to spend the last moments together in a pleasant atmosphere,
the one they shall never forget. A grand party, of course, followed
by fireworks - why not! (Children's comments)
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