Serbia postage stamps year 2010 50th Trumpet Festival-Guca-Serbia

Serbia postage stamps year 2010 50th Trumpet Festival-Guca-Serbia MNH set

The Guča Trumpet Festival (also known as the Dragačevo Assembly) is one of Serbia’s most famous cultural events. Here’s some information about this unique celebration:

The festival takes place in the small town of Guča in western Serbia and centers around the traditional brass band music of the Balkans. It’s known locally as “Sabor trubača” (Trumpet Assembly).

Key features of the Guča Trumpet Festival:

• Founded in 1961, it has grown from a small regional gathering to an international event
• Usually held in August each year
• Attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from Serbia and around the world
• Features competitions between brass bands, with prestigious awards for the best performers
• Showcases traditional Serbian folk music, particularly the energetic brass band style unique to the region

The festival is a celebration of Serbian cultural heritage with:

• Traditional dancing (like the kolo)
• Local cuisine and rakija (fruit brandy)
• Crafts and merchandise
• A carnival atmosphere throughout the small town

The Guča Trumpet Festival represents an important part of Serbian cultural identity and has helped preserve and promote traditional Balkan brass music internationally. The distinctive sound of Serbian trumpets combines Ottoman influences with local folk traditions, creating a unique and energetic style that has become famous worldwide.