The traditional Mitrovdan Fair gathered today, November 8, an extremely large number of visitors in Ljubovija. The good weather favored both sellers and buyers, while a rich and diverse offer, from clothing and household items to traditional sweets and domestic products, attracted numerous citizens. The fair was also held Azbukovica bazaar, organized by the Tourist Organization of the Municipality of Ljubovija.
Vojvode Mišić Street was filled with numerous stalls and visitors, and the weather was beautiful additionally contributed to the extremely high attendance of this year's fair. Along the main street one could see a variety of fair offers. They met at the stalls clothing, footwear, tools, household items, pottery and other consumer goods. From practical things for everyday use to products characteristic for old fairs, there was almost nothing that could not be found.
A large number of citizens took advantage of the pleasant November weather for walking, sightseeing and shopping, while they numerous vendors displayed their wares along the entire street. This year, the Mitrovdan fair has retained its recognizable character, a combination of trade, socializing and tradition that Ljuboviji cherishes for decades.
A special part of this year's fair was the Azbukovica bazaar, held at Vojvoda Mišić Square, organized by the Municipality's Tourist Organization Ljubovija This manifestation, created on the foundations of the traditional Mitrovdan fair, aims to promote domestic products, old crafts and creativity of small producers, as well as preserving the tradition and cultural heritage of this region.
At the stands of the Azbukovica bazaar, domestic food products, handicrafts, souvenirs and various others are presented homemade products. Among the exhibitors were manufacturers from different parts of Serbia, and the visitors had the opportunity to get to know their work, view the products and support small producers by purchasing.
One of the regular exhibitors is beekeeper Ranko Munić from Valjevo, who together with his son has about 170 beehives. He points out that he is satisfied with this year's results attendance and sales.
- We are here every year. I am satisfied with the attendance and sales. With my son, I keep about one hundred and seventy beehives and we move the bees to pasture - Munić says.
Among the exhibitors was Kata Ilić from Lopatnje, who has been producing jams, liqueurs, juices, syrups and winter drinks for fifteen years. She regularly participates in the event in Ljubovija and believes that the good weather significantly contributed to this year's attendance.
- I come to Ljubovija every year. It was well visited, and the weather is the most important thing, because when the weather is nice, people go out, walk and look at the offer - says Iliceva.
The visitors' attention was also attracted by the smoked semi-hard cheeses of Aleksandar Tadić from Donja Bukovica near Valjevo, which are produced with various additives, including garlic, hot paprika, pistachios, olives and prunes. Tadić is a regular participant of events in Ljubovia, and he especially emphasizes the importance of direct contact between producers and buyers.
- Every year I am in Ljubovija, both for the Mitrovdan Fair and for the Gastro Fest. People's response is great. People like to buy, but also to meet the producer, because this is a family event - points out Tadić.
The Mitrovdan fair is one of the traditional events in Ljubovija that preserves the spirit of former gatherings, when fairs, in addition to trade, were also important meeting and socializing places. The alphabet bazaar, which has been organized by the Tourism Organization of the Municipality of Ljubovija for years, further enriches this event, providing producers the opportunity to present their work and make direct contact with customers.
Exceptional attendance, favorable weather conditions and a rich offer marked the event this year's Mitrovdan Fair, which on November 8 confirmed the importance it has for Ljubovija, its inhabitants and numerous visitors who traditionally come to this event.

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