Both the young and the old go to the Teferič, where they meet with their relatives and friends, enjoying the singing and dancing. These occasions are particularly eagerly awaited by family members who live abroad, as this is an opportunity for them to see all their relatives and friends in one place.

A Teferič is also an occasion to ask a girl for her hand in marriage, or to arrange a marriage. Those who are more affluent, compete with each other in who will pay more for a dance in the wheel dance, which they request to be played for their daugh ters – in – law or sisters – in – law. It can happen that as much as 500 euros is paid for one wheel dance. Brides wear much gold jewelry, showing the wealth of the family into which they have been married. Unmarried girls do not wear gold jewelry.

At the Teferič, the most beautiful bride and the most beautiful girl are chosen. They are dressed in stylized folk costumes in red, white, green, orange, and pink colors.

Horse races are also organized on these occasions, stone – throwing, and competitive events in other traditional skills.

Meanwhile it grew up into the tourist attraction visited by our and international tourists. There are old crafts demonstrated in this happening, traditionally manufactured goods, as well as knitwear and wavered products are exhibited there.

The whole happening is followed by delicious cuisine of this region ( smoked ham, cheese, plum brandy ) and already known brass orchestra music.

The competition is held at Potpeć Lake ( below Port – Said Caffe ).

On that day the Memorial Tournament ” Radomir Lale Moračanin ” in beach – volley, then rafting on the river Lim, the selection of the best fish soup and a very special event of this manifestation the so – called  ” Zetovijada ” are also held. Namely, each year among 1,700 sons – in – law, married to women from Prijepolje, living both in Serbia and other parts of the world is to be chosen the one is chosen who will win the title of ” the best son – in – law of Prijepolje ” for successfully fitting into the local environment and his respect for the customs of Prijepolje.

Very atractive dives have been performed from a diving spot on the rock 16 m high.

Young men from Podgorica, Kolašin, Sarajevo, Zenica, Konjic, Novi Sad, Sombor, Užice, Prijepolje and other places compete to win cups and other awards.

The rafting lasts for three days.

The first stage is from Plav to Berane, the second Berane – Bijelo Polje and the third one from Bijelo Polje to Prijepolje.

The race rallies thousand of citizens from surrounding towns in the North of Montenegro and from Bosnia and Hertze-govina too.

The race is held on the 1, 300 m long path above the village of Komaran.
Besides these horse races there is also a competition in the long jump and the shot put using stones.

International Pancevo Carnival is the most important international carnival event in Serbia under supported of People’ s Office of President of the Republic of Serbia, the Executive Council of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and the City of Pancevo.

Pancevo has a carnival tradition which dates from the 19th century. Today Pancevo Carnival, organized by the Association of ” Friends of Pancevo ” since 2004, became the most important event in the city and the largest international carnival event in Serbia to attend the large number of visitors, participants, ambassadors and senior officials from the country and aboard. Pancevo’ s Carnival is a combination of different carnival traditions and cultures from around the world, which is an integral part of international cooperation and exchange.
Pancevo is on the world carnival map with this important European event, as a leading carnival city in Serbia and also as the first member from Serbia of Federation of European Carnival Cities ( FECC ) since 2004 and European carnival city.

Each year in the third week of June, Pancevo opens the city gate for the International Pancevo Carnival. Opening of carnival ceremony begins when the Mayor hands over the City Key to Maestro of carnival who taken the authority which has symbolic meaning – that on those days carnivalists rule the city.

Everything transforms on the grand carnival stage and the whole city lives masqueraded. In this crazy time, whoever has visited Pancevo during the Carnival has fun followed by the attrative and rich programme.

Opening ceremony includes a performance show that extracts carnival groups with witty coments by the merry presenters and music concerts.

Culmination of the event is the Grand International Carnival Parade, which goes through the center of Pancevo, with over 100. 000 visitors.

Approximately 3.000 participants from over 15 countries, with majorettes, brass – band and carnival groups, which rule the heart of the city for a few hours on the grand carnival parade in Pancevo. Music and dance always accompany the carnival groups. Carnival isn’ t only a disguise worn on the face and body – it is a celebration of life.

Carnival of Pancevo is the most prestigious street event. In cafes and in front of them everything transforms on the grand carnival stage. It is the largest street theater with rich following program: spectacular fireworks, concerts, carnival and DJ party, performance on stilts, samba dancers and fancy – dress parties on different locations including the city streets until early morning hours.

The International Carnival of Pancevo is directly broadcasted on TV and on the Internet. Pancevo’ s heart truly beats for the Carnival. Carnival of Pancevo is a special event because it is prepared with love and live whole – heartedly.

Starting with the food and drink, handcraft products of the local people, to several days’ long entertainment which is provided by numerous folk – dance ensembles and popular singers and groups.

Every year, the fishing village Tekija is ready to host fishermens and beside a good catch it guarantees good time and good fun.

You won’ t miss out on the Miss Wet T – shirt pageant, and we can vouch for the delicious fish stew boiled with water from the Danube.