Moving Towards New Meanings. 9 May in the Balkans
... Soviet War Veterans, both on Mount Avala. Ceremonies are held at the Monument to the Liberators of Belgrade and the Fallen Soldiers Memorial. In the evening, modest yet festive fireworks are held at Kalemegdan, an ancient fortress at the heart of the Serbian capital. However, across almost the entire Balkan Peninsula, the May 9 holiday does not occupy an important place in the calendar . It is a working day in all Balkan nations (except the Republic of Serbia), and a recognized public holiday in ...
08.05.2015