"Joy of Europe" European Children's Gathering
/ International children's manifestation
Song, dance, friendship, understanding for other and diverse,
children's creations - these are all synonyms for the international
festival of the children of Europe "Joy of Europe",
gathering children and youth, age 7 - 14. This traditional event
is held annually in Belgrade ever since 1969, on the occasion
of the World Children's Week. Founder and patron of the Manifestation
is the Belgrade City Council, and the Children's Culture Center
Belgrade is the organizer.
At the beginning of each October, Belgrade youngsters and their
families host several hundreds of children from all over Europe,
bringing sounds, moves, pictures, customs of their countries with
them, as well as various skills that, during the six days of the
Program, they show in the streets, squares and Belgrade arenas.
Downtown Carnival, Friendship Gatherings, International Arts Competition
followed by the closing exhibition, , half-day program
at Ada Ciganlija, Gala Concert at the Center "Sava", Grand
Party - these are all program segments of the Manifestation that
every year enrich the range of culture activities in Belgrade,
and offer various possibilities to children for having fun and
making friends.
The role of families and schools of the host children is invaluable
to the organization of the Festival, as well as to the creating
of fine threads of continuous bounding. There is no a single country
in Europe whose children have not participated in the "Joy
of Europe".
"Joy of Europe" is a chance to accept an offered
hand of friendship...
founder: The
City Council of Belgrade
organizer: The Children's Cultural Center of Belgrade
more at www.joyofeurope.rs
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