Cultural commemorations held in Vienna and Zaječar

In Vienna, an exhibition and the presentation of the monograph ‘Mokranjac, eternal chord of heritage’ were held to mark the 170th anniversary of the birth of Stevan Stojanović Mokranjac. Organized by the Museum of Krajina in cooperation with the Austrian-Serbian Cultural Society ‘Wilhelmina Mina Karadžić’, the event aimed to showcase the musical legacy of the prominent Serbian composer and strengthen cultural ties with the Serbian diaspora. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Serbian Embassy in Vienna.

In Zaječar, the Theater Museum hosted a tribute to the Yugoslav actor Steva Žigon in anticipation of the centenary of his birth. The event featured reflections by actress Ivana Žigon and included the unveiling of a new collection of personal items belonging to the Žigon family. The program also included video materials and excerpts from the book ‘That is how Žigon spoke’, celebrating the actor's artistic contributions.