Today, the exhibition "Applied Nostalgia" was opened in Tekelijanum in Budapest, dedicated to Belgrade and Budapest, improving cultural exchange between two countries and promoting Serbia's cooperation with EU member states. 

 

In the introductory speech, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandra Đurović expressed her satisfaction that representatives of the diplomatic corps from EU member states and the Western Balkans are attending this exhibition. She pointed out that by opening the exhibition in Tekelijanum, the Serbian historical, spiritual and cultural center in Budapest, the desire was to contribute to the event, taking into account the Hungarian presidency of the EU and the exceptional relations between Serbia and Hungary, and as the host, together with the Serbian Orthodox Church, she extended a warm welcome. 

 

Minister of European Integration Tanja Miščević emphasized that this exhibition is an opportunity for Serbia to show its belonging to Europe, not only geographically but also through history, tradition and contribution to European values, as well as that Serbia remains committed to the European integration process. 

 

Hungarian Minister for European Union Affairs János Bóka emphasized that Hungary is a bridge connecting Serbia and the European Union and that the Republic of Serbia has clearly shown that its future lies in the EU.

 

On November 18, 2024, in Tekelianum in Budapest, the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Hungary organized a commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the beginning of World War I, commemorating the sacrifices made by the Serbian people.

 

The gathering was addressed by Ambassador Aleksandra Đurović, who spoke about the suffering, sacrifice and heroism of the Serbian Army during World War I and its great contribution to the Allied victory.

 

A lecture was also held by the Adligat Association for Culture, Art and International Cooperation from Belgrade on the topic "Serbian Press and Publishing during the First World War", led by Viktor Lazić, founder and president of the association, and Aneta Đermanović, retired diplomat. On this occasion, the guests were also shown some of the authentic books printed during the First World War.

 

After the lecture, a documentary film by the Yugoslav Film Archive entitled "Serbia’s Golgotha" was shown.

 

The program also included a performance by the choir of the Serbian Gymnasium "Nikola Tesla" in Budapest.

 

The guest of the event was the Minister for Family Care and Demography of the Republic of Serbia, Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski. The program was attended by Metropolitan Lukijan and the clergy of the Diocese of Buda, Biljana Gutić-Bjelica, the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Hungary, representatives of the Self-Government of Serbs in Hungary, students and others.