July 14, 2023, marks France’s national holiday, known as Bastille Day. The day commemorates the Storming of the Bastille. In Belgrade, the French Embassy organized several events to celebrate the occasion
The day began with a wreath-laying ceremony at 10 am at the Monument of Gratitude to France on Kalemegdan. The ceremony was attended by Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of Serbia, representatives from the Serbian Ministry of Defense, the Ministry for Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs, and the City of Belgrade. French Ambassador H. E. Pierre Cochard presented the Legion of Honor award to Colonel Pierre Desjeux, the Defense Attaché at the French Embassy in Serbia.
Later in the evening, the French Embassy hosted its traditional Bastille Day reception at the ambassador’s residence, with over 1000 guests in attendance.
The event was preceded by a press conference where Ambassador Cochard addressed reporters and took questions about French-Serbian relations.
The evening reception featured French cuisine, wine, and music in a festive atmosphere.
Guests included senior Serbian government officials, military leaders, diplomats, business executives, and cultural figures.
The Bastille Day celebrations showcase the continuing vibrant ties between France and Serbia.
As France celebrated its national day, the echoes of unity and shared history echoed far and wide, reinforcing the bond between the two nations and reminding us of humanity’s resilient spirit.
