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Guča Brass Festival 2013
05/08/2013 - 11/08/2013
The festival of trumpet, one of the most famous manifestations in Serbia, is taking place for the 53rd time from August 5th till August 11th in Guča. For a half a century authentic sound of trumpet, great time and the unique festival atmosphere in Guča have been attracting hundreds of tourists from around the world.
Guča Brass Festival 2013 – Program:
Monday, August 5th
Opening of the Festival (Festival’s host is Emir Kusturica, film director) – at the Monument to a Trumpet- 10 am
Opening of the exhibition of old handicrafts – churchyard – 2 pm
Opening of the art exhibitions – Museum of Trumpet – 5 pm
Cultural and artistic program of the pre-competition centers 8 pm
Tuesday, August 6th
Touristic postcard “Greetings from Dragačevo” – excursion for journalists – 11 am
Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture – 2 pm
Opening of the exhibition of economy – sports center – 4 pm
Journalists day – program of one of the media houses – 5 pm
Cultural and artistic program of the pre-competition centers -8 pm
Wednesday, August 7th
Touristic postcard “Greetings from Dragačevo” – excursion for visitors – 11 am
Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture 19,00 * 17,00 * Presentation of books and publications – Museum of Trumpet – 2 am
Performance “They won- they deserved it” – stage of the Center for Culture – 8 am
Thursday, August 8th
Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture – 2 am
Children’s day – program in the churchyard – 5 pm
Competition of young brass bands – stage of the Center for Culture – 6 pm
International competition of brass bands – at the stadium 8 pm
Concert of Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra – at the stadium – 10 pm
Friday, August 9th
Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture – 11 am
The competition of Zdravičari (those who propose toasts), the national costumes contest – stage of the Center for Culture – 1 pm
The all-around people’s tournament in traditional sport disciplines – stadium – 2 pm
Festival parade – streets of Guča – 5 pm
Semifinals of senior brass bands – stage of the Center for Culture – 7 pm
Night of religious music – stage of the Center for Culture – 9 pm
Midnight concert of brass bands – at the stadium – 11 pm
Saturday, August 10th
Wakening call of the trumpeters – streets of Guča – 7 am
Festival parade – streets of Guča – 10 am
Improvisation of traditional Dragačevo wedding – stage of the Center for Culture – 12 pm
Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture – 4 pm
Cultural and artistic program of the guests from abroad – 5:30 pm
Night of religious music – stage of the Center for Culture – 6 pm
Final competition of brass bands (seniors) – at the stadium – 9 pm
Concert of Dejan Petrović Big Band – at the stadium – 12 am
Sunday, August 11th
Concert of the winners of 53rd Guča Festival – stage of the Center for Culture – 3 pm
Concert of Goran Bregović and the Orchestra for weddings and funerals – at the stadium – 5 pm
Photo: www.gucafestival.rs