WORTHY OF PRAISE, THE BEST AMONG THE BEST! Dušan Antić from Zrenjanin wins first prize at the prestigious Medijana Festival! (PHOTO) Dušan Antić from Zrenjanin secured the first prize at the Medijana Festival of Children’s Creativity and Creativity for Children, a significant event for young literary and artistic talents in Serbia. The festival, which has a nearly two-decade tradition, aims to foster creative expression, interest in literature, and artistic endeavors among youth. This year’s 17th edition saw 375 submissions from 34 locations, underscoring the festival’s regional importance and prestige.

• Dušan Antić from Zrenjanin won the first prize at the Medijana Festival of Children’s Creativity and Creativity for Children.
• The festival is a significant event in Serbia dedicated to literature and artistic expression for the youngest.
• The 17th edition of the festival, held on March 19-20, 2026, received 375 literary and art submissions from 34 locations.
• The festival’s goals include fostering creative expression, interest in literature, and artistic development in children.
• The Povelja NAISA special recognition was awarded to writer Gordana Maletić.