Social Events
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Be on Top of Belgrade
Welcome Reception at Ušće Tower
Belgrade welcomed IPI guests at Ušće Tower, one of the tallest buildings at the Balkans with an unforgettable view from the top. The very name – Ušće means Confluence – suggests the position of the building and the spectacular view its top floor provides. It is situated just besides the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers and the welcome reception gave you a chance to take a “bird's-eye view” on Belgrade. Vlada Maričić Jazz Band and a singer with a unique voice, Luis, gave the welcome reception very dynamic and colourful note.
The reception was sponsored by the U. S. Steel Serbia Company.
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Sunday, 15 June 2008
Be in Bohemian Belgrade
Opening Reception at City Hall
The Opening reception took place at the City Hall, also known as “The Old Palace”. Originally, the Palace was the home of the Serbian Obrenović dynasty. It was built between 1882 and 1884 and designed by the architect Aleksandar Bugarski in the Academic style of the 19th century.
Host of the reception, acting Mayor of the City of Belgrade, Zoran Alimpić welcomed the guests from all around the world. His welcome speech was followed by a memorable concert of the pianist Aleksandar Simić and the ensemble “Seraphim” and a cocktail at one of the most beautiful balconies in Belgrade.
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Opening Dinner at Skadarlija Bohemian Quarter
For the opening dinner we took you to “Tri šešira” Tavern in the Skadarlija bohemian quarter. “Tri šešira”, which name means “Three Hats”, was established in 1867 and for over a century it has been a favourite meeting place for all the bohemians – poets, actors, writers. Nowadays, it represents Belgrade’s hedonistic spirit.
Tamburitza orchestras played national songs of Russia, Spain, Argentina and other countries of the world as well as Serbian traditional bohemian songs in friendly and relaxing atmosphere.
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Monday, 16 June 2008
Be in Royal Belgrade
Reception at the White Palace
Memorable evening hosted by TRH Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine started with a warm welcome of the Royal couple in the garden of the White Palace. Duet of the twin brothers “Teofilovići” introduced Serbian ethno music in unique performance. “Marsija” band enriched the evening with medieval garden music.
Second part of the evening was a unique opportunity to experience the Royal Palace tour guided by the Royal couple presenting amongst other historical and artistic values a library, billiard room and small movie theatre.
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Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Be in Medieval Belgrade
Farewell Dinner at “Kalemegdanska Terasa” Restaurant
“Kalemegdanska terasa” Restaurant is located on Kalemegdan, beautiful and vast park within the Belgrade Fortress. Restaurant is almost completely blended in the surroundings of the Fortress and it gave the IPI guests a chance to enjoy the spirit of the medieval times as well as the view over the nearby zoo and of the Sava and the Danube rivers.
The vice-president of the Serbian Government, Božidar Đelić gave the Farewell evening speech.
The reception was sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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IPI Grand Concert
For the last night in Belgrade we prepared a grand concert with authentic Serbian music in beautiful ambiance of Belgrade Fortress.
Energetic and vibrant sounds of Percussion Ensemble “Stanković”, KAL New Roma Music Band and Boban and Marko Marković Orchestra made everyone want to dance and enjoy lively ethno and brass music with magnificent fireworks to mark the finale of IPI Belgrade Congress.
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