Christian hospitality, Kolo dancing, stuffed cabbage rolls, and plum brandy were all part of this past weekend’s Taste of Serbia.

St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church in Lake Forest-Mettawa hosted its annual Taste of Serbia Festival on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, one of the largest Labor Day weekend festivals held in Lake County.

Sofa Obradovich Scalzitti has been festival chairperson for over 15 years and says it provides an opportunity for the church to introduce Serbian culture, cuisine, and faith to area communities.

“Serbians make up a small community in Lake County, first settled in 1920, so the event is a way for us to keep our customs alive for future generations,” Scalzitti said.

“We want to ensure our children don’t lose our traditions of language, food

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