Golden Ladybug of Popularity


Golden Ladybug of Popularity also often abbreviated as Zlatna bubamara, is a Macedonian popular culture awards show. It is organized by Radio Buba Mara and held annually in Skopje. Since its establishment in 1997, the awards show recognizes the biggest achievements of the year in the field of Macedonian culture and features awards for several categories, including music, films, sports, theater and TV shows among others.
The 23rd show, held at the Boris Trajkovski Stadium in February 2020 was watched by 55% of the Macedonian population with which it became one of the most watched shows in the country.

History and background

The first ceremony and inauguration of the show was held in 1997 by organizer Ranko Petrovic. The awards show is held annually in the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje. Presenters of the show usually use satire to discuss the socio-political situation in the country and other everyday events. Additionally, performances by music artists and dancers are also part of the show's repertoire.

Awards

During the show, awards are given to the most popular works in several categories related to Macedonian popular culture including achievements in music, films, sports, TV shows and dance. The latest ceremony featured the following categories: