In the new episode of the Belgrade Fair podcast, the guest is Aleksandar Gajović, a journalist and writer, who guides us through the history of the Fair in an engaging chat.
To Aleksandar Gajović, the Belgrade Fair is far more than mere architecture; it is a live mix of memory and emotion.
Though its historic halls have echoed with the live performances of legendary music icons—both domestic and international—he insists that nothing quite rivals the Book Fair, an event where the true treasure lies in the infinite worlds waiting to be discovered.
His first romance with the Belgrade Fair blossomed at just ten years old, stepping into the splendor of Hall 1 to watch OKK Belgrade clash with Real Madrid. That electrifying basketball match etched itself into his memory, only to be followed shortly after by a second, equally thrilling pilgrimage—this time, drawn by the raw energy of the legendary Gitarijada rock festival.
Since those formative encounters, the Belgrade Fair has more than being a mere venue, it evolved into a theater of grand celebration for Gajović. “For me, every fair is a holiday,” he muses, enchanted by the exceptional atmosphere that captivates him time and time again.
While he holds a deep-seated fascination for the sleek elegance of the Car Show, his truest devotion belongs to the Book Fair. Viewing the exhibition through the intimate lens of a writer, he sees it as a revered event that brings together authors, readers, and publishers, annually transforming Belgrade into a radiant epicenter of culture.
He also touched upon his participation in last year’s Book Fair, where he stood out as the only Serbian author to present two separate editions.
The new episode of the fair’s podcast is now online. Do not miss it.
