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.
