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Tibor Sekelj (1912–1988) was an explorer, travel writer, ethnographer, writer and promoter of Esperanto, originally from present-day Vojvodina. He devoted most of his life to traveling to almost all continents, exploring different cultures and peoples, often in remote and difficult-to-reach areas. His famous works, such as Darkness and Light and On the Top of the World, combine adventure with deep reflections on unity and understanding between people. He was a member of numerous scientific societies and actively participated in promoting peace and universal communication through Esperanto. Sekelj believed that curiosity, knowledge and intercultural dialogue could connect the world, and his work remains a testament to courage, tolerance and philanthropy today.