Valter Defends Sarajevo – The air shimmers as if the sky is on fire
The theme of the fight between the “good guy” against evil, about heroism and justice, was inspired by the real-life figure Vladimir Perić, and the legend about him has been watched by billions of people worldwide, both on the big and small screens. In 1975, the film “Valter Defends Sarajevo” was first shown on Chinese […]
Jovan Bulj – The Graceful Policeman
A Belgrade traffic policeman, he was recognizable and remembered for his graceful movements while directing traffic. In the early 1970s, he became an iconic figure in the Yugoslav capital. He regulated traffic at the exit of the Terazije Tunnel, near the Youth Center, and also on Terazije Square. Although many explained his graceful movements by […]
Šaban Šaulić – the King of Folk Music
Born on September 6, 1951, in Šabac, Šaban Šaulić earned the nickname “the King of Folk Music” throughout his illustrious career, acknowledged by peers, audiences, and the media. His first album was released in 1969 when he was just 18 years old. Until 1976, his songs were primarily written by Buca Jovanović, but from that […]
Kraš Express – chocolate drink from the planet Kanca-Manca
The chocolate drink that generations grew up with was famously promoted with a jingle that many still remember today: “From the planet Kanca-Manca, Express arrived with three strangers. They are the little Ex and Pres and the clever robot Tres.” Even more well-known was the jingle: “Kraš Express quickly prepares for us, an essential, healthy […]
Green lipstick – “I put it on in ’87 and it’s still there.”
The green lipstick that dyes the lips red, in gold packaging, imported from Turkey in Yugoslavia, gained enormous popularity in the mid-80s of the last century. Magic lipstick, as it was called, was among the best-selling products at the time. Almost every Yugoslav woman had it in her bag, and its persistence is still recounted […]
Titograd – Podgorica
On July 13, 1946, Podgorica changed its name to Titograd, which experienced rapid population growth in the post-war period, going from 10,238 in 1948 to 96,074 in 1981. After the war and the name change, Titograd became the capital of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro. The new city developed at an exceptional pace. With the […]
Mimosa Festival – in honor of the flower
It is held in honor of the mimosa flower in Herceg Novi. This holiday was founded in 1969 by the Tourist Association of Boka Kotorska and the Herceg Novi Municipal Assembly. Since 1991, he has been a member of the Association of European Carnival Cities (FEEC). In 1975, the holiday was opened by the then […]
Bozidar Bole Stosic – Bole from the barrel
Božidar “Bole” Stošić, a Yugoslav actor, was born on July 21, 1937, in Skopje. He dedicated more than five decades to acting, starting his career with a role as a shoeshine boy in the film “Cveće i baloni” (Flowers and Balloons) in 1960. Together with his family, Stošić moved to Niška Banja on April 6, […]
Miroslav Cerar – One of The Most Successful Yugoslav Athlete of All Time
Even if Yugoslavia had not produced any other athletes, Miroslav Cerar would have put it on the sports map of Europe and the world with his achievements. From his first World Championships (Moscow, 1958) throughout the entire 1960s, he was the best gymnast in the world, winning 30 medals and becoming a double Olympic champion. […]
YU Rock Mission – For a Million Years of Yugoslavia
YU Rock Mission was a collaboration of musicians from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) who recorded the song “Za milion godina” (For a Million Years) as a show of support for musician Bob Geldof’s efforts to aid the hungry in Africa. Geldof’s campaign culminated in the “Live Aid” concert on July 13, 1985. […]