{"id":164018,"date":"2025-02-10T15:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T13:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=164018"},"modified":"2025-02-10T15:52:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T13:52:43","slug":"svetosavski-ball-in-america-kolo-and-waltz-danced-in-indiana-serbian-diaspora-showcased-its-best-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/svetosavski-ball-in-america-kolo-and-waltz-danced-in-indiana-serbian-diaspora-showcased-its-best-video\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;SVETOSAVSKI&#8221; BALL IN AMERICA: Kolo and Waltz danced in Indiana, Serbian diaspora showcased its best! (VIDEO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Last night, the second annual Svetosavski Ball was held in the banquet hall of Saint Sava Church in Merrillville, Indiana, organized by the Women USA Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a tradition that is gradually being established, the event highlighted the finest aspects of Serbian culture and heritage, and special plaques were awarded to those who have made a lasting impact and contributed to the Serbian community in this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F1742039223030429%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening began with the sounds of marches\u2014Radetzky and Drina\u2014followed by a performance of the Svetosavska Hymn by the Children&#8217;s Choir from Cleveland. The Serbian national anthem, &#8220;Bo\u017ee pravde,&#8221; was then sung by artist An\u0111ela Suboti\u0107, accompanied by the &#8220;Branko Radi\u010devi\u0107&#8221; choir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Father Marko Mati\u0107, parish priest of Saint Sava Church, welcomed the guests, joined by Bishop Seraphim, Vicar of the Chicago Diocese, who emphasized the significance of Saint Sava as an enlightener and saint among Serbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F509925485483483%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=560&#038;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The program continued with outstanding performances by the folklore ensembles Oko Sokolovo and Srbadija, while a pleasant surprise was a performance by girls from the Indiana Ballet Theatre\u2014something rarely seen at Serbian diaspora events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F1168075058310663%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=560&#038;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F1385832635913215%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>In the spirit of true Serbian hospitality, a toast was given to the attendees by 12-year-old Marko Markovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F970664371681616%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>At the conclusion of the cultural and artistic program, a waltz was performed by members of the &#8220;Oko Sokolovo&#8221; ensemble, dressed in magnificent gowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F552065341218060%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=560&#038;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was graced by the presence of Bishop Seraphim, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia Andrija Ze\u010devi\u0107, along with Vice Consuls Aleksandar \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107 and Aleksandar Mili\u0107, as well as the Consul of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tatjana Teli\u0107. Two Serbian diplomats addressed the guests with appropriate remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F607013212040077%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F970541554593484%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>On behalf of the organizers, the Women USA Association, Gordana Vasili\u0107 expressed her gratitude to those in attendance and emphasized the importance of such gatherings in a statement to Serbian Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;We want the Svetosavski Ball to become a tradition, just like in Belgrade and Vienna, and for this event to showcase the very best that our diaspora has to offer\u2014all in honor of the greatest Serbian saint, whose name it bears,&#8221;<\/em> Vasili\u0107 stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fantonije.kovacevic%2Fvideos%2F1030282845808365%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>After dinner and the official program, the celebration continued, with music provided by Milo\u0161 and Biljana \u0110or\u0111evi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"171310\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Svetosavski-Bal-2025-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171310\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"171308\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Svetosavski-Bal-2025-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171308\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"171309\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Svetosavski-Bal-2025-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171309\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"171311\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Svetosavski-Bal-2025-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171311\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"171313\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Svetosavski-Bal-2025-6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171313\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"171312\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Svetosavski-Bal-2025-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171312\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Text\/Foto\/Video: <\/strong>Antonije Kova\u010devi\u0107<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#b92d2d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">READ MORE: <\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/rod-blagojevic-is-convinced-belgrade-is-the-perfect-place-for-a-meeting-between-and-putin\/\" title=\"\">ROD BLAGOJEVI\u0106 IS CONVINCED: Belgrade is the perfect place for a meeting between and Putin!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/blagojevic-on-joe-rogans-podcast-nato-forced-serbia-to-give-up-kosovo-by-bombing-it-in-1999-video\/\" title=\"\">BLAGOJEVI\u0106 ON JOE ROGAN\u2019S PODCAST: NATO forced Serbia to give up Kosovo by bombing it in 1999! 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