Vidovdan in Kruševac this year was anything but quiet! The Serbian Army’s Guard marched proudly through the streets, blasting the iconic “March on the Drina” and other patriotic tunes. Official dogs and the cavalry unit showed off their skills, all under the watchful eyes of the crowd. But here’s the million-dollar question: is this a genuine tribute to the Kosovo heroes or just another flashy show for the cameras?
The parade kicked off with the Guard’s representative orchestra playing pieces like “King’s Guard,” “Milan Obrenović,” and “Alexander the First.” The cavalry unit and the dog training center also took part, demonstrating weapon drills under the command of Lieutenant Đorđe Pešić. All this unfolded at the Kosovo Heroes’ Square, a place heavy with history and emotion.
At the same time, Kruševac laid the foundation stone for a new veterans’ home — a multi-purpose building designed to serve veterans’ organizations and associations for people with disabilities. Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić expressed pride that this building will finally provide a proper space for those who defended freedom, but he also admitted it’s sad this wasn’t done sooner.
The new building will rise where an old artists’ studio once stood — a hub for local artists in the Rasina district that had to be demolished due to decay. The minister stressed the importance of preserving the memory of fallen defenders and giving them the space they deserve.
But while Kruševac celebrates and remembers, many are left wondering — are these events heartfelt or just political theater? Is the veterans’ home a sign of real care or just another item on the government’s to-do list?
Either way, Vidovdan is a chance to remember history and open our eyes to the present. What do you think? Is this the right way to honor the past or just another parade for the media? Drop a comment — maybe together we’ll uncover what’s really behind all this military pomp!
