Johan de Boose
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Sat 04.1018:00 - 19:30De Vooruit, GentDe Vooruit - Foyer Theaterzaal
Yugoslavia began as a dream. A noble ideal to unite the Slavic peoples of the south. What followed was a winding history: from kingdom to socialist republic, from tourist paradise to war zone.
In the captivating book 'Yugoslavia', Johan de Boose travels through the former Yugoslavia, searching for what this country once was – and why it fell apart. He learned the languages, spoke with people from all corners of the region, and unravels a country that was both unique and universal. Yugoslavia became a broken mirror of Europe. And now, in a Europe that increasingly resembles a crossroads, the Yugoslav story is relevant once again.
In Yugoslavia, a grand history unfolds in the form of a personal chronicle about ideals, conflicts, and the fragile art of coexistence. Johan de Boose discusses it with Ivan De Vadder, while Djurdjevak provides a touch of music straight from the Balkans.
