Serbia gay life
The Scourge of Homosexuality
Serbia is in the throes of changing from a harsh war-torn society to a free-thinking free-enterprise nation of progress. Having suffered from its own aggressions as well Nato&#;s bombs in the 90&#;s there is little tolerance now for outside interference or for social experiments. Homosexuality is treated as a scourge with no legitimacy, no legal protections or cultural recognition. &#;Gay Life in Serbia&#; is an almost nonexistent scene. In all of Serbia there are only two known gay bars.
Compiled by Richard Ammon
March
The following story was taken from the Belgrade Labris Lesbian web site:
Lost Hope
Gay and lesbian existence in Serbia is mostly based on leading a double-life. Gays and lesbians live in complete isolation and silence. There are only rare activists who are courageous to speak openly in public or on television. Being an out lesbian or gay is a perilous social phenomenon in Serbia.
There are people who even think that being gay or lesbian is something imported from the West, something that spoils Serbian youth. During Slobodan M
Belgrade Pride: Serbia's LGBTQ+ combat on after no progress
The Belgrade Pride parade has not been banned. There are no immediate threats, and no incidents are expected. As positive as all this is, that's where the good news for the organizers of the parade, which is due to take place in the Serbian capital this Saturday, ends.
For the past 10 years, the organizers of Belgrade Pride own been calling for the adoption of laws on same-sex unions and gender identity, as well as a swift and efficient response from state authorities to hate speech and crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community in Serbia.
"We are far from achieving equality or a dignified life, and we are even further from having legal solutions that would empower LGBTQ+ citizens in Serbia to live equal and functional lives," said Filip Vulovic, one of the parade's organizers.
As a outcome, the organizers' list of demands remains unchanged for the 10th consecutive year.
No state cooperation
The slogan of this weekend's Belgrade Pride parade is "Pride is People," which the organizers chose to remind Serbian society th
Hotels for gays
Serbia
Serbia has a developing gay scene, mainly in Belgrade. The municipality has several gay-friendly bars, clubs, and events. Most of the gay nightlife is in Dorćol and Savamala.
Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city, is also welcoming to LGBTQ+ travelers. The city hosts Depart Festival, which attracts a diverse crowd. While there are fewer dedicated gay venues, many bars and cafes are inclusive.
Serbia has many attractions worth visiting. In Belgrade, see Kalemegdan Fortress and Skadarlija, the city’s historic district. Novi Sad offers Petrovaradin Fortress and the Danube River promenade. Tara National Park and Đavolja Varoš (Devil’s Town) provide stunning instinctive landscapes.
Belgrade Pride takes place every year, promoting LGBTQ+ visibility and rights. The event has grown in support, with increasing participation from locals and visitors. Some cultural events, such as the Merlinka Queer Film Festival, also underline LGBTQ+ topics.
Public transport is available, but taxis and ride-sharing apps are more convenient. English is spoken in tourist areas, especially b
A Gay Guide to Belgrade
Serbia is not a % liberal nation. It is extremely traditional, and if we are totally adj, there might be some complexities regarding gay acceptance. On the other hand, being the main capital city of Serbia, it has many benefits because Belgrade, compared to other Eastern European countries, is much safer for gay travellers.
While years ago the Belgrade Pride suffered bans, the last four successive parades have passed with no incidents; that is a massive hope and development for the future.
There are a lot of places in Belgrade which are gay friendly and safe. A lot of gay-friendly cafes, bars, and clubs are beginning to operate in this town. While there is no strictly gay venue, the places mentioned are incredibly inclusive as well as everyone is welcome with an open mind and open arms.
Gay-Friendly Clubs and Bars in Belgrade
Visiting Belgrade must be included in your bucket list, as you will be bombarded with many things to do and see. One of the best highlights of the gay Belgrade tour is visiting some of the best bars and clubs in the area. Here