Description
Bodrog Fest is an event with the aim of promoting the tradition and culture of Monoštor, natural assets of the village and drawing attention towards Bački Monoštor as a tourist destination. Bodrog Fest got its name after a medieval town Bodrog on whose grounds Bački Monoštor is situated. The story of the town is a mystery, because there is no physical evidence of its existence, except for the written ones. It is assumed that the town disappeared in the Danube waves, because it was situated right on its banks. During the festival, folklore heritage of Šokci population (who are dominant in this community) as well as of other nations, who live with them in this area, is promoted. The festival programme includes: - Children's programme in the David Reeder Park (from WWF). - Performances by folklore groups from the village and surrounding places, poem recitals and musicians on the festival stage in the village centre - Parade of horse riders and merry horse-drawn buggies (fiacre) - Performances by tamburitza players on the festival stage in the evening - Concerts of bands on the stage in the park An important aspect of Bodrog Fest is the promotion of nature and Special Nature Reserve Gornje Podunavlje (Upper Danube Region). In the past few years, Bodrog Fest hosted uncovering ceremonies of the plate Upper Danube Region Gate, the bust of David Reeder from WWF, as well as of the plate honoring Bački Monoštor as the IUCN Green Belt Site.
Responsibility
Local community Bački Monoštor
Role
Today, the festival is an event for the presentation of the products made by the people of this community. The visitors to the festival can taste traditional gastronomic products (fish stew, meat stew (perkelt), fried fish, game stew, poppies and walnut pie, etc).Everything is accompanied by numerous stands with arts and crafts and hand-made products made by famous craftsmen from Bački Monoštor. Here one can find artisan products made by cattail product makers, clog makers, boat makers, broom makers, blacksmiths, basketers as well as souvenir products from honey, home made brandy, jam and juice to hand-made crochet table cloths, blouses, as well as hand made clocks, wood carving products, etc. Regional importance
Potential usability
The festival of food, beverage and artisan products 'Bodrog Fest' as an event has been included in the Events Calendar created by National Tourism Organization of Serbia. Although it is new (with the tradition of seven years), this event has been enriching its programme year after year, attracting more visitors and increasing its significance. The festival can be a great opportunity to connect farmers and artisans from the region, and the ability to distribute their products to a broader market.
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