Sitemap

Aja Jung Becomes Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters

CorD Recommends

Serbia Charts the Course to Smart Cities with Kragujevac Leading the Way

In a significant development for urban planning...

Successful Japanese Culinary Workshop Held in Belgrade

The Japanese Embassy, in collaboration with Go...

AstraZeneca Celebrates Inauguration of New Office in Belgrade and 25th Anniversary Milestone

AstraZeneca, a global leader in healthcare innovation,...

French Embassy Launches Eco-municipality Contest in Serbia

The French Embassy in Serbia has announced...

Modine Expands Serbian Operations with New Facility

Modine, a global leader in thermal management technology, has inaugurated a new 18,000-square-metre production plant in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia,...

Novak Djokovic Wins Laureus Award for World’s Best Sportsman for Record Fifth Time

Novak Djokovic has won the Laureus award for the world's best sportsman for a record fifth time at a...

Serbia’s Gaming Industry Sees Significant Growth and Employment Surge in 2023

In 2023, Serbia's gaming industry earned more than 175 million euros, marking a 17 percent increase from 2022, and...

Galenika Strengthens Market Position with New Strategic Partnerships

Galenika has significantly expanded its presence in the pharmaceutical sector by securing an exclusive distribution agreement with Cantabria Labs,...

HDZ Claims Victory in Croatian Elections but Lacks Majority

The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), the country's ruling party, emerged as the winner in Wednesday's parliamentary elections. Despite their...

H.E. French Ambassador Christine Moro has honoured Belgrade Dance Festival founder and director Aja Jung with the title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres).

“With her works, Aja Jung has embodied the belief in the principles to which the French are eternally devoted, that culture is part of a human being, that it gives a man a special quality, a unique shine, universal and not caring for borders. This recognition is not presented merely because of the establishing of links between Serbian dancers and choreographers, French companies and the Serbian public, rather primarily due to her enthusiasm to ensure culture occupies a more important place in the lives of the citizens of Serbia, France and many other countries,” said Ambassador Moro.

“It is a great honour when recognition comes from a major and, in a historical sense, immensely rich cultural environment, for our small city in the Balkans,” said Aja Jung. The reception that was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps and figures from culture and the public life of Serbia.

Related Articles

French Embassy and Institute in Serbia Launch ‘Rhythm of French Culture’ Event Series

The French Embassy and the French Institute in Serbia are organising an event called Rhythm of French Culture. This year, as Paris hosts the Olympic...

Strategic Energy Partnership Established Between Serbia and France

The Serbian Government adopted a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Serbia and French Electric Power Company (EDF), on establishing a framework for...

Serbia-France Innovation Forum Begins: Innovate for the Planet! Play Green!

At the Serbia-France Innovation Forum titled 'Innovate for the Planet, Play Green', which commenced at the Palace Serbia, French Ambassador to Serbia Pierre Cochard...

French Embassy Launches Eco-municipality Contest in Serbia

The French Embassy in Serbia has announced the launch of the third "Eco-municipality" competition for sustainable cities, designed as a platform for dialogue and...

Louis Vuitton to Debut Luxury Hotel on Paris’s Champs Élysées in 2026

Louis Vuitton, the renowned luxury brand celebrated for its high-end fashion and exquisite leather goods, has just unveiled its ambitious foray into the hospitality...

EU Commission Greenlights Volvo-Renault Merger for Electric Vehicle Market

The European Commission has approved the formation of a joint venture between Swedish automaker Volvo and French giant Renault. This strategic move is aimed...

Gabriel Attal: France’s Youngest Prime Minister in History

In a historic move, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the new Prime Minister of France, making him the youngest to...

French Prime Minister Elizabeth Born Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

French Prime Minister Elizabeth Born has tendered her resignation, as confirmed by the French Presidency.  According to Reuters, this change in leadership follows a tumultuous...