{"id":1,"date":"2025-10-18T15:55:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ckm.org.rs\/?p=1"},"modified":"2025-10-18T17:49:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:49:53","slug":"hello-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ckm.org.rs\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/hello-world\/","title":{"rendered":"How my love for Belgrade led me to volunteer for the Centar za Kulturu Mira"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since arriving in Belgrade, I\u2019ve fallen head over heels in love – it\u2019s a place where history and
modernity coexist in unexpected harmony, where every street seems to tell a story, and where
creativity spills from galleries, music venues, and impromptu gatherings. There\u2019s a raw, magnetic
charm to Belgrade that\u2019s hard to describe but impossible to ignore.
What has moved me most, though, are the people. There\u2019s a warmth, a humor, and a resilient spirit
in Serbians that I admire deeply. Conversations are genuine, gestures are generous, and the sense of
community is real. It’s not just a city I\u2019m passing through\u2014it’s a place I now feel a part of.
Volunteering with Centar za Kulturu Mira is my way of giving back to a place that has given me so
much. I believe in what the center stands for: bridging cultures, celebrating art, and creating spaces
where people can come together in peace and mutual understanding.
In a city as alive and ever-evolving as Belgrade, contributing to cultural dialogue and unity feels not
only meaningful but essential. I\u2019m honored to be a small part of that work.
About Benjamin Berry<\/strong><\/span>
Benjamin Berry<\/strong> is a Japanese-born, UK-raisedwriter, composer, and musical director, currently
living in Belgrade.
Key facts:
Film & TV music creator<\/strong> \u2013 Composed scores for The Shallows, The View, Love Island USA,
Rough Night, and more
Choreographer & director<\/strong> \u2013 Works on projects such as Germany\u2019s Next Top Model and the
upcoming film Corazon City
Producer & remixer<\/strong> \u2013 Collaborated with artists like Max Richter, Ellie Goulding, LeAnn Rimes,
and Kylie Minogue
Former DJ & journalist<\/strong> \u2013 Ex-Managing Editor at Yahoo! Music UK, with interviews featuring
Calvin Harris and Lily Allen
Museum fellow<\/strong> \u2013 Developed exhibition prototypes at Hamburg\u2019s Museum f\u00fcr Kunst und Gewerbe
Social impact advocate \u2013 Worked on initiatives around social mobility, gender equality, and
BAME representation
Educated in music business<\/strong> \u2013 Holds a Master\u2019s degree from the University of Westminster<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since arriving in Belgrade, I\u2019ve fallen head over heels in love – it\u2019s a place where history andmodernity coexist in unexpected harmony, where every street seems to tell a story, and wherecreativity spills from galleries, music venues, and impromptu gatherings. There\u2019s a raw, magneticcharm to Belgrade that\u2019s hard to describe but impossible to ignore.What has … <\/p>\n

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