Traditional event “Dani banice” (Days of Banica)

Dani Banice (Days of Banica) is a gastro-tourist event that has been held in Bela Palanka every year since 2005. The name itself refers to a specific type of homemade pie, which is called ""Banica"" in the Bela Palanka and Pirot region, as well as in Bulgaria and Macedonia. It consists of a competitive and show part in the preparation of homemade pies and traditional specialties. Every year there are more and more participants and visitors. In recent years, a large number of guests from Bulgaria and other countries. Thematically, the event is divided into three parts (usually held for three days: the second week of August from Friday to Sunday): • Revue part of tastings of traditional specialties of the Bela Palanka region: fish soup, scout beans, belmuž, hunting shaker. In addition, the way of making ""Domaće banica"" is shown. • The competition part is a competition in making the ""best banica"". Competitors are judged by a jury, and the best receive awards. • Olympics for children, preparation of ""Banica for children"" and competition of children in making banica. The goal of the event is to preserve and nurture the customs, culture and traditions of the Bela Palanka region. The event is accompanied by various cultural and artistic programs.