{"id":55385,"date":"2026-07-24T08:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sajam.rs\/?p=55385"},"modified":"2026-07-24T08:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:55:20","slug":"the-fair-through-a-lifetime-of-memories-prof-dr-predrag-mitrovic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sajam.rs\/en\/the-fair-through-a-lifetime-of-memories-prof-dr-predrag-mitrovic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fair Through a Lifetime of Memories: Prof. Dr. Predrag Mitrovi\u0107"},"content":{"rendered":"

For nine decades, the Belgrade Fair has been more than a venue\u2014it is a cornerstone of culture, science, and technology, bringing people together for collaboration and shared memories. Legacy shaped by generations. In this episode of the Belgrade Fair podcast, we sit down with Prof. Dr. Predrag Mitrovi\u0107. A renowned cardiologist with a vast spectrum of interests, he bridges the worlds of medicine and art through his deep involvement in choral singing and alternative music.<\/p>\n

His relationship with the Belgrade Fair began in childhood, but it was during his school years\u2014through organized group trips and exhibition tours\u2014that he truly began to appreciate it as a dynamic place with various events.<\/p>\n

Beyond the deep-rooted tradition of the Book Fair, Dr. Mitrovi\u0107 views this event as something that simply must be experienced firsthand. For him, it holds a deeply personal significance; over the decades, he has witnessed the fairgrounds from every possible perspective: first as a child visiting with his parents and on school tours, later managing a spiritual music booth and spending entire days immersed in the atmosphere, and ultimately returning as an author to promote his own books and engage with readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Driven by his passion for music, Dr. Mitrovi\u0107 fondly highlights the historic 1966 Gitarijada (Guitar Festival) hosted right at the Belgrade Fair\u2014an iconic event that brought together every major figure of the era’s music scene.<\/p>\n

The Fair was also the backdrop for his first Eric Clapton concert in 1984, followed by a memorable Bijelo Dugme performance in 1985. He vividly recalls how the venue went on to host global icons in the 2000s, welcoming legendary bands like R.E.M. and Duran Duran for their debut performances at the fairgrounds.<\/p>\n

In the podcast, Dr. Mitrovi\u0107 shares a treasure trove of anecdotes, recalling the clever ingenuity of young people trying to score tickets\u2014or sneak in without them. He reflects on how the Fair grounds have always held a unique allure for every generation: from kids flocking to the Car Show just to collect posters and stickers, to the unforgettable winter magic of the New Year’s Fair. He fondly remembers the legendary “Ballerina” ride and the holiday market, which was once the ultimate destination for holiday greeting cards\u2014tangible symbols of joy and heartfelt seasonal wishes.<\/p>\n

Dr. Mitrovi\u0107 used to visit the Fair of Science and Scientific Aids because of innovative musical instruments. In a poetic twist of fate, the Fair was also the exact venue where he sat for his university entrance exam. Decades later, life came full circle: as an acclaimed physician during the COVID pandemic, he returned to the fairgrounds to treat and care for patients in Serbia\u2019s largest temporary hospital, set up within the historic walls of the Belgrade Fair’s Hall 1.<\/p>\n

Watch the full episode and experience the Belgrade Fair through an authentic, deeply personal, and inspiring story.<\/p>\n

Don’t miss it \u2013 the episode is available on the Belgrade Fair YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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