The conversation with President Josipović took place at the occasion of the meeting of the European Festivals Association on 5/6 June 2010 in Zagreb in the framework of the 2010 EFA flagship project “Open The Door”. It was organised at the honour of the election of Ivo Josipović as President of the Republic of Croatia. Cultural actors in Croatia and in the neighbouring countries pin their hopes on Mr Josipović to advance the recognition of arts and culture among politicians not related to the cultural sector. Ivo Josipović: My policy is to build strong relations in the region and with our Eastern neighbours. I think we are on the right way. We have many problems in the region and not all issues are solved yet. The message of the Zagreb meeting is not only a message for this region, it is a message for the whole world. Especially now that we are facing very critical times in our history, not only in economic terms, but also in terms of creating a unity in Europe. This is a challenge. And arts and culture play a role in this: do we have money for cultural work and can we invest more? That is one question for me. Another, maybe more relevant, is: what does culture mean in society? I am trying to involve culture in other policies and present culture to the Croatian Council or in meetings. Everybody has to understand the contribution of culture. The situation can be improved if politicians, cultural actors and artists have a proper relation, a proper goal on Europe. Connecting culture and politics is not always easy, though. Antun Tomislav Šaban (General Secretary Croatian Composers’ Society): It is very important for our country to have Mr Josipović, a man of arts and culture, as President. I think it is a very strong signal towards Europe and the rest of the world. During his first 100 days in office one of Ivo Josipović’s focal points was neighbourhood policy. In the same spirit, the European Festivals Association and the Croatian Composers’ Society are eager to reinforce the contacts and activities in the region – which reflects the policy of President Josipović and shows that we are on the same course. Kathrin Deventer (EFA Secretary General): It is an important task for EFA as a European network to bring this message that we are committing to today back to Europe, to the European Parliament, to the European Commission, to the President of the European Council, Herman von Rompuy, to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, as “continuing the dialogue between political decision-makers at all levels and cultural operators, both from the region and European level” (Commitment) is of utmost importance. In the past 6 years, EFA has engaged a lot in the support of a dialogue with political decision- makers. Coming from the field of culture, you, Mr Josipović, understand of course the importance of the dialogue between civil society and political decision-makers. In this region, this dialogue is much needed. Denis de Rougemont, founder and first President of the European Festivals Association, a great visionary and a truly European, already said there is “still much to be done” EFA BOOKS 1" title=". I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. . I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. 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I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. 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Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010 • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/2/Report_Zagreb.pdf]Report Zagreb meeting" target="_blank">Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010 • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/2/Report_Zagreb.pdf]Report Zagreb meeting • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/]Video gallery and [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/gallery/pictures/99/European%20Festivals%20Association%20meets%20Ivo%20Josipovi%C4%87/]Photo Gallery • Press release in [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/18/Presse%20release_EFA%20meets%20Ivo%20Josipovic.pdf]English" target="_blank">FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010 • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/2/Report_Zagreb.pdf]Report Zagreb meeting" target="_blank">Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. 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Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. 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Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010 • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/2/Report_Zagreb.pdf]Report Zagreb meeting • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/]Video gallery" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. 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Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. 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Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010 • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/2/Report_Zagreb.pdf]Report Zagreb meeting" target="_blank">Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010 • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/2/Report_Zagreb.pdf]Report Zagreb meeting • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/]Video gallery and [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/gallery/pictures/99/European%20Festivals%20Association%20meets%20Ivo%20Josipovi%C4%87/]Photo Gallery" target="_blank">Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. 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We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010 • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/2/Report_Zagreb.pdf]Report Zagreb meeting" target="_blank">Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic" target="_blank">. I think Europe is facing a crises, not only an economic one but also one of identity: “Why do we have Europe?” many Europeans ask themselves today. We need dialogue. This year, EFA has taken the initiative to launch a campaign to “Open The Door” also in a political sense. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/89/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Biljana%20Zdravkovic%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts and culture for everybody! Related links and documents: • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/3/FestFlash%20of%20the%20European%20Festivals%20Association%202_2010.pdf]FestFlash of the European Festivals Association 2 / 2010 • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/newpublic/upload/efadoc/2/Report_Zagreb.pdf]Report Zagreb meeting • [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/]Video gallery" target="_blank">Biljana Zdravkovic (General Manager BEMUS – Belgrade Music Festival): We imagine that now culture will be better understood and represented. This is so important: what I see in Serbia is that politicians are not aware of what is going on in the field of culture. We have to try to make politicians understand how important culture and intercultural dialogue are – which can support political dialogue. [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/association/multimedia/video/88/%22Open%20The%20Door%22%20%20-%20Antun%20Tomislav%20%20and%20%23x160%3baban%20-%205%20June%202010%2c%20Zagreb/]Antun Tomislav Šaban: The Commitment “Open The Door” is very important for authors as well as for performers because we are aware that festivals around the world are a communication tool and a platform that enables us to disseminate our artistic visions, our ideas, and communicate them to people in all countries around the world. The conversation was published as part of the second edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association. The FestFlash puts festivals into the spotlight that open doors for artists and audiences and that open doors to arts