Cultural – Art Association “14. oktobar” organized a concert in honor of the 100th anniversary of their association. The concert was held in the Sports Hall of Kruševac, with guest performances of “Branko Krsmanović” association from Belgrade. The concert was attended by a great number of citizens, among whom were Minister of Defense Bratislav Gašić, as well as the City Management – Mayor Ivan Manojlović, President of City Assembly Dr. Dragana Barišić, Deputy Mayor Snežana Radojković, Deputy President of City Assembly Siniša Maksimović, and Mayor’s Aides.
CAA “14. oktobar” was founded in 1926, as a part of the Wagon Factory in Kruševac under the name “Cultural – Educational Society “Radnički””. They have been performing under the current name since 1946, being organized in multiple different sections: choir, folk dance, recital, literary and art, with the folk dance section being the crown jewel.
Around 8500 people have been members of the ensemble that performed 6400 concerts in 100 cities of Yugoslavia and abroad (67 international tours and 46 international competitions in which they achieved a wide array of international awards and a Golden Plaque Award of the Serbian Amateur Dances Association).
One of the key figures who has poured its professionalism and heart into “14. oktobar” is choreographer Dragan Nikolić, who was an integral part in the realization of the jubilee concert.
Another aspect that was integral to the success of the CAA was the “14. oktobar” industry it was named after, in addition to the most integral part of all – its members who have lent their talents, enthusiasm, and years to the association throughout the decades of its existence.
