Batko Gjorgjija or Uncle Gjorgjija is a typical figure and character of Kumanovo

Kumanovo

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, Republic of Macedonia

Republic of Macedonia

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, who had been a great mocker and bohemian

Bohemian

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 and preferred leading a loose life rather than working. It is said in the most popular folk song that he had died with three wishes: for a pretty woman, a brandy

Brandy

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and an expensive cart. The Days of Comedy take place every year in honor of Batko Gjorgjija.