Vukov sabor

Vukov sabor (Serbian: Вуков сабор / Vukov sabor) or Vuk's Convocation[4] is the oldest and most massive cultural event in Serbia. It was named after the reformer of the Serbian language Vuk Karadžić. The central program is traditionally held in September in Vuk's birthplace Tršić, near Loznica. Part of the program is realized in Loznica, Belgrade and the nearby Tronoša Monastery.

Vukov sabor
Вуков сабор
Logo of Vukov sabor
StatusActive
GenreCultural event
Date(s)A week before the Nativity of Mary[1]
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)
CountrySerbia
Years active86
InauguratedSeptember 17, 1933 (1933-09-17)[2]
Most recentSeptember 9–15, 2019 (2019-09-09 – 2019-09-15)[3]
Organized by
Websiteckvkaradzic.org.rs/cir/manifestacijа_vukov_sabor.html

The first Vukov sabor was held in 1933[2] and, in following years, Vukov sabor wasn't held only in 1941 and 1944 due to World War II.[5]

Organizers of Vukov sabor are Vuk Karadžić Cultural Center, the city of Loznica, and Serbian Ministry of Culture and Information.

References
  1. "Vukov Sabor". Serbia.com. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  2. Feliks Pašić (2008). Vukovi sabori: 1933-2008. Loznica, Serbia: Vuk Karadžić Cultural Center. ISBN 978-86-84195-15-1.
  3. "86. Vukov sabor održava se od 09. do 15. septembra" (in Serbian). Events in Serbia. September 8, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  4. "Vuk's Convocation (Вуков сабор)". Intangible cultural heritage of Serbia. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  5. "Почиње 76. Вуков сабор" (in Serbian). Radio-Television of the Republika Srpska. September 12, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
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