by Nina Vaclavikova
The Ballet of the Serbian National Theatre of Novi Sad will perform in Trieste on Tuesday, October 28, presenting Buone Vibrazioni (Good Vibrations) at Teatro La Contrada. The event aims to foster cultural exchange between Italy and Serbia, blending classical and contemporary artistry under the guidance of international choreographers.
The performance, organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Trieste and the Union of Serbs in Italy, is co-hosted by the Municipality of Trieste and supported by the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, the Serbian Ministry of Culture, the City of Novi Sad, and the Serbian Orthodox religious community of Trieste.
Deputy Mayor Serena Tonel, who also serves as Councillor for Productive Activities, introduced the event at a press conference in Trieste’s City Hall alongside Lidija Radovanovic, president of the Union of Serbs in Italy, and Livia Amabilino, artistic director of Teatro La Contrada.
“We are pleased to host this initiative promoted by the Serbian community and the Union of Serbs in Italy,” Tonel said. “It deepens mutual understanding and cultural exchange between Italians and Serbs. Trieste has long been home to a historic Serbian community, deeply rooted in the city and contributing to its cultural and social life.”
Tonel added that the collaboration grew from recent meetings between the President of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and Friuli Venezia Giulia’s regional president, Massimiliano Fedriga, to strengthen cultural and economic ties between the two regions. “We’re glad to see those discussions take shape through concrete initiatives like this one,” she said, also thanking Teatro La Contrada for its role in hosting the performance.
Radovanovic expressed appreciation to the municipality and the theater for their collaboration, describing the event as part of a “mature intercultural dialogue” between local and Serbian institutions. “Most Serbian citizens living in Italy are based in this region,” she noted. “Their presence enriches the social, cultural, and spiritual fabric of the area. Through art—especially dance, music, and theater—we can build deeper understanding and authentic relationships between our communities.”
Amabilino highlighted the significance of introducing contemporary ballet to Trieste’s cultural landscape. “This initiative brings something original and valuable to our city, where contemporary art still has room to grow,” she said. “Projects like this can inspire and elevate the entire cultural scene.”
Under the artistic direction of Aja Jung, the Ballet of the Serbian National Theatre is recognized as one of Serbia’s leading dance companies. Buone Vibrazioni marks its first performance in Trieste and features two contemporary works: The Dance of Shadows by internationally acclaimed Italian choreographer Jacopo Godani, and Bolero—a reinterpretation of Maurice Ravel’s classic score—choreographed by Croatian artist Maša Kolar.
The performance coincides with the renewal of the Friendship Agreement between Friuli Venezia Giulia and the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and launches the company’s new international tour. After Trieste, Buone Vibrazioniwill be staged in Bassano del Grappa’s Teatro Remondini and Bologna’s Teatro Duse.
Tickets are available on Teatro La Contrada’s website (contrada.it), priced at €15 (€10 for students under 18 and seniors over 65).
