US EditionSerbians mark Orthodox Christian New Year according to old tradition
Celebrations included fireworks, laser and drone shows, but protests erupted over public funding, notably in Cacak where a folk singer was targeted, N1 reported.
- Some Eastern Orthodox churches use the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar.
- Zoran Todorovic, a resident of Belgrade, celebrated by walking, drinking mulled wine, and eating traditional sweets.
- A person expressed indifference towards the Serbian New Year, stating it is an economic trick for commercialization.
- A fireworks and drone show took place at midnight in Belgrade, backed by President Aleksandar Vucic.
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Associated Press BELGRADO, Serbia (AP) — Almost two weeks after celebrating the New Year, many Serbs recelebrated on Tuesday night, this time according to the ancient Orthodox Christian tradition. Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind Gregorian, used by Catholic and Protestant churches and much of the secular world. Streets in the commercial pedestrian zone of downtown Belgrade were full of pe…
The Orthodox New Year, known as the Julian New Year, was welcomed in the Serbian capital at midnight, on the water in Belgrade, with fireworks, drones and laser effects.
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The majority of Orthodox believers, who follow the Julian calendar, entered the new year at midnight. New Year's celebrations with special menus and live music were organized by some caterers in Slovenia, while in Belgrade, where the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church is located, many welcomed the new year in bars and on rafts on the Belgrade water.
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