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Children's comments

Awaiting the Guests (read more)
We are getting ready:
... To find more friends
... To communicate both with our arms and legs
... To tell our cousins whom we are expecting
... To spend the whole day with our guests and not go to school
... Not to look at ourselves, but to see other children as well
... To have our guests at the Joy of Europe for a long time, and then to visit them
... To be the best hosts

Reception at the Belgrade City Hall (read more)
... I liked that the mayor greeted all the guests individually. I find it the best; everybody is thus revered
... We couldn't get in, because of the crowd. But no problem, we like it here.

Exhibition (read more)
... We drew and made collages, and they made an exhibition from it.
... I now feel majestic, for my drawing is exhibited for the first time.
... I draw and I sing in the choir.
... I am happiest when I am satisfied with my own drawing.

Carnival (read more)
... Mom, look at all the children!
... What a strange feeling! Everyone is looking at us.
... I like that.
... We are now the world attraction!
... That old lady at the window is looking at us. Let's wave to her!
... I am thrilled to be part of the security of such a festivity! (police officer)

Friendship Gatherings (read more)
... I appear on stage with my best friend. I do not have sage fight, because I know that she is here.
... Beside the dance we have to take care of the national costume. I couldn't imagine spilling something or tearing it...
... My mom always did my hair before the performance. Today I got ready all by myself.
... When you dance it is best that you smile, or look serious, but you must not appear angry, unless you are a tough guy.

Info Bazaar (read more)
... what gorgeous stuff you can find here... shop until you drop!!!

Kalemegdan (read more)
... We played instruments made of rice, peanuts, twigs, bottles, corks... and we managed to play the hymn of the Joy of Europe.
... We are walking through Kalemegdan, and passing through centuries.
... Do you know that these magic balloons will fly with our drawings, all the way to space? I know, but I am afraid they might bump into a star and pop!

Picture Taking (read more)
... Wherever we go, we are photographed.
... They showed me our photograph in a newspaper yesterday. I am going to cut it out and take to my mom and dad to see it.
... I really like to have my picture taken with my friends.
... I have a small camera and take pictures of everything I like. I like clowns and knights the most.
... Why do we always have to smile on the pictures?

Dress Rehearsal (read more)
... This is a really large auditorium!
... Rehearsals are important for a better performance. The dress rehearsal is the most important.
... I don't have stage fright. Well, we went through it a hundred times.
... We almost got lost in some corridors behind the stage. It was great.
... Where could I have a drink of water here?
... I play in the school orchestra, since the second grade.
... When I play, I forget about everything that bothered me that day.
... I like to play, I don't like to practice.
... Here I saw some instruments for the first time. Some kids played an iron, some played a long pipe like a flute, and some even played a chain-saw...

Gala Concert (read more)
... One boy stepped on my foot before the performance and said that it was for good luck.
... The audience supported us the whole time.
... We all understood each other tonight.
... I find it best that we support each other on stage.
... I don't want to go home!

Fireworks and the Grand Party (read more)
... While everyone was looking at the sky, awaiting the fireworks, I was looking for a girl that I like, but I couldn't find her in the crowd. Afterwards I also looked at the fireworks...
... This is fantastic, like a New Year's Eve!!!
... I love the fireworks. It looks like a rain of colorful stars.