Rakijada Pranjani
If you like brandy, good food and fun, then Rakijada in Pranjani is the right place for you. This manifestation is held every year in the village of Pranjani, on the border of the municipalities of Čačak, Požega and Gornji Milanovac. And this year, in 2023, it will be held on September 30.
The goal of the event is to promote brandy as a traditional Serbian drink and to gather brandy lovers from different countries. In this blog post, we will introduce you to everything you need to know about the Rakijada in Pranjani: how it was created, how it takes place and what you can expect if you visit it.
Rakijada Pranjani and its interesting history
And it all started, we can say "as a joke".
Rakijada in Pranjani started in 2002 as a local manifestation, which was founded by the villagers who competed to see who could drink more at the local level. Later, Rakijada became known throughout Serbia and beyond. Years ago, in addition to competitors from Serbia, there were guests and competitors from Poland, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia and other countries. Rakijada Pranjani today is a manifestation of a fun and competitive character, which attracts a large number of visitors and media, and is far from a joke, although there are indeed many of them.
Program and events at Rakijada
Rakijada in Pranjani has two main events: judging the best fruit brandies and a team competition in drinking brandy. Brandy is evaluated by an expert committee, which evaluates the quality, smell, taste and color of brandy. The brandy drinking competition includes three disciplines: recognizing the type and strength of the brandy, crossing the beam and pulling the brandy out with a strainer. The winners receive trophies, diplomas and prizes.
In addition, other competitions are organized at Rakijada, such as:
- Competition for the best pie gibanica
- Competition for the best goulash
- The competition for the most beautiful girl
- Competition for the best brass band
Rakijada also hosts a rich cultural, artistic and musical program, as well as a brandy exhibition. At the exhibition, you can see and taste various types of brandy, such as plum brandy, quince brandy, apricot brandy, William brandy, honey brandy and others.
Where are Pranjani and how to get to them
Pranjani is a village in Serbia, in the municipality of Gornji Milanovac, in the Moravica district. It is located about 30 km southwest of Gornji Milanovac, on the road to Požega. Pranjani has about 1,800 inhabitants and is known for being the place during the Second World War where Allied pilots were evacuated from Serbia in the operation Halliard. This place also has a church, a school, an infirmary, a cooperative home and other facilities that make up the town, and it is one of the villages that has progressed the most in the last ten years in this area, perhaps because of the brandy.
How to get to Pranjan from Belgrade
You can drive from Belgrade to Pranjan via the E763 road, which passes through Čačak and Gornji Milanovac. This route is about 160 km long and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes in normal traffic conditions. For the safest way to get to your destination, it is recommended to follow the directions from Google Maps or some other navigation application.
It's not all about brandy, there's something about food and music as well
Rakijada Pranjani is an event where you can expect a lot of fun, socializing and good mood. You can enjoy delicious specialties such as prosciutto, cheese, kajmak, proja, pita gibanica, goulash and other dishes. You can try different types of brandies and learn more about their production and history, compete or cheer for your favorites in various disciplines.
This is an event that celebrates brandy, food, music and life. If you want to experience something new, different and unforgettable, then this year you should definitely not miss it. Cheers!
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