Citizens organize 'stubborn beer festival' after official permit denied

A "stubborn beer festival" has emerged in Subotica, organized by a group of citizens and students, as a direct response to local authorities denying permission for the "Subotica Craft Beer Festival" for the second consecutive year. The event, planned to run until 11 PM, features a DJ and two bands.

Organizers are using the festival as a way to raise money for students and humanitarian initiatives by selling stickers. The event's name itself, "inatsko pivo" (stubborn beer), reflects the defiant spirit behind its creation, stemming from the repeated denial of permits for the craft beer festival.

During the DJ's performance, a sudden power outage affected the entire neighborhood, adding an unexpected interruption to the festivities. The situation highlights a local dispute over the organization of cultural events and the challenges faced by grassroots initiatives in securing official approval.