January 4, 2019 - "From Christmas to Christmas," the original and recognizable Kotor manifestation, after content organized before the Rock New Year program, continues today and lasts till 8 January, reminds NGO "Karampana."
For Orthodox Christmas, in the church of St. Nikola, the Serbian Singing Society "Jedinstvo" will hold the Christmas concert. The traditional concert starts at 6 pm. "Jedinstvo" is a cultural and charitable association founded in 1839, and with the fostering of Serbian patronage, it provides a significant contribution to the musical and theatrical art of Boka Bay and Montenegro for 180 years of its activity.
For the program scheduled for Saturday, 5 January, Karampana invites citizens and guests to join them to make the program's effect more significant. "The humanitarian evening, which we scheduled at the Square of the Museum at 8 pm, is dedicated to all Kotor’s “originals,” people who have been enriching this city with their personality. All sales of sausage and mulled wine, which we will offer our guests, we will intend for the purchase of new instruments for the needs of City Music Kotor," the organizers said. Karampana, with their humanitarian event, once again confirms its dedication to preserving the culture of life in Kotor, and the City Music is one of its main pillars.
The housewives of the Karampana association, who celebrate Christmas on Julian calendar for Christmas Eve are preparing “priganice” that their friends from the Catholic community will serve guests in front of the central city gates on 6 January at 10 am.
The organization of the sixth manifestation under this name ends on 8 January with the gastronomic specialties of Kotor’s homemakers which they will present under the "Papalada Ala Maka" event. Papalada Ala Maka is an opportunity to get to know the gastro tradition of Kotor and Boka Bay. Guests will have the chance to taste local dishes they can not find in Bokelian restaurant’s menus.
The organizers of the event "From Christmas to Christmas" are the NGO "Karampana" in cooperation with Kotor Tourist Organization, sponsored by the Municipality of Kotor and with the financial support of Luštica Development Company.
The manifestation is also realized this year through a series of musical, educational, humanitarian, entertainment and gastronomic programs.