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Sparrow
You see him everywhere, he is the real Belgrade. He
stays in the city even when the most president give
up. During the time, when the people started living
in the city, he stayed determined to protect all the
characteristics that make Belgrade special. It is
called "Cvrki".
Markets
Oranges, apples, pears, grapes, tangerines,
bananas.. those are the words that make up the
lyrics in a tune, which you can hear, if you take a
walk through one of the markets in Belgrade,
especially on Sunday morning. Try and taste
everything; it is free, so you might not have to buy
anything at the end.
New Year Fair
This is a fair in the real sense of the word: Heaps
of kitsch, crowds of people and lots of fun. You
will meet all sorts of characters: Good-hearted
bores, petty scoundrels, good and even better
salesmen, etc. It opens on December 14th and lasts
till Dec. 30th.
Serbian Family Feast
The day that family celebrates with friends, in
honor of the saint-protector of their home. The most
celebrated saint and family feast in Belgrade is
Saint Nicholas (Dec. 19). Priest comes to the host's
house on the day or the family goes to church in
order to sanctify the special feast cake. Feast
wheat is served to guests at the door and later on
everyone seated around the dinning table. The host
is then supposed to break the cake into pieces. It
signifies the start of the feast in good atmosphere
and high spirit that usually last till late at
night. The host does not invite people to this
celebration in advance. All the friends of the
family are welcome.
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