The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia has allocated four million dinars to the municipality of Varvarin for the technical equipment of the large hall of the municipal library. The funds will be used to purchase stage LED lighting and technical fireproof curtains, fully equipping the hall for theatrical performances, concerts, and film screenings. The project is part of the ‘Cities in Focus’ program, launched in 2017 as an initiative of the then Prime Minister, now President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić. The program aims to modernize cultural infrastructure in smaller communities and ensure balanced cultural development across Serbia. The President of the Varvarin municipality, Dr. Violeta Lutovac Đurđević, emphasized the importance of the Ministry of Culture’s support and noted that the municipality has already implemented several projects thanks to this program.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources emphasize the importance of cultural investment in smaller communities as a means to promote social equality and access to culture beyond major urban centers. They highlight the role of government support in reducing regional disparities and fostering community development through culture.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the funding and project implementation, focusing on the modernization of cultural infrastructure and the government’s role in supporting local development. They present the initiative as a positive step towards balanced cultural growth in Serbia.
Right: Right-leaning sources tend to emphasize the government’s commitment to national development and cultural heritage preservation. They highlight the leadership of President Aleksandar Vučić and the strategic importance of investing in culture as part of broader national progress and unity.
