RENENS, Switzerland — An afternoon dedicated to music, folklore, dance and cultural diversity will take place in Renens on November 7, 2026 , bringing together artists, performers and com…
PRISTINA, Kosovo – Renowned Albanian composer and "Mjeshtër i Madh" award recipient Vendim Kapaj has revealed an untold story about how he became involved in the soundtrack of …
Nikos Aliagas at the Voice of France A powerful cultural moment took center stage on The Voice France as the group Ailack performed the Albanian polyphonic song “Janinës ç’i panë sytë,”…
Lahuta — not just an instrument, but the echo of centuries — has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding (2025) . This r…
Only a few days separate us from a unique cultural event in Germany! On September 21, 2025 , Albanians will proudly take part in the traditional Trachten- und Schützenzug parade during the…
Traditional Albanian costumes are making a strong comeback, becoming increasingly popular not only among locals for family celebrations and cultural events, but also among tourists eager …
The Ministry of Enterprises and “Made in Italy” has unveiled a special postage stamp, part of its “Social Values” catalog, which will stand as an enduring symbol of Italy’s rich cultural h…
An Albanian folk polyphonic group from the Labëria area Historian Fitim Çaushi has filed a lawsuit in court, arguing that Albanian polyphony has been misrepresented as isopolyphony. The cas…
In a heartwarming and unique celebration, a group of 16 Belgian tourists found an extraordinary way to honor their friend’s birthday — embracing Albanian traditions in the picturesque city…
A table filled with New Year's food and a New Year's tree in Skënderbej Square in Tirana The New Year's Eve celebration is embraced worldwide, uniting family members and loved …
Albanian highlanders in Vermosh Experts, especially those engaged in comparative analysis between cultural systems, have observed that in many cultures, coughing carries specific symbolic…
Dancers wearing traditional Albanian costumes in Switzerland Albanians (mainly citizens of Kosovo and Macedonia) officially constitute the fourth largest foreign community in Switzerland,…
Albanian women dressed in Xjubleta (archive) Yesterday, a scientific symposium titled "Xhubleta" was held in the Council Hall of the Municipality of Tuzi, with the participation…
Gjergji showing the map of Albania in his restaurant in Chişinău A map of Albania is placed at the entrance of a restaurant in Chișinău, Moldova. It's not there by chance. Gjergji has…
Prelvukaj and Sinanaj with their Japanese collaborators The achievements of Prelvukaj and Sinanaj since they arrived in this country are evidence that the American dream is still a realit…
Albanian traditional cuisine The New York Times has selected the Albanian restaurant " Çka Ka Qëllue " as one of the top 100 restaurants in New York City among 27,000 others. T…
Albanian women wearing Jublet (Xhubleta) The Jublet (Xhubleta) file is accepted by UNESCO. This was announced by the Minister of Culture Elva Margariti from the capital of Morocco, Rabat,…
Cover of the "Polyphony, the memory of the voices of the earth" book in Italian language After the publication in the Albanian language, Ermir Nika's research work on the Al…
The Arbëresh, who arrived in the southern part of Italy around the 15th century, mainly in the part of Calabria, differ in many factors and elements not only from the Italians, but also fr…
Bjorn Edgar He looks like a traditional Albanian, but this is Bjorn Edgar from Sweden, 78 years old and in love with mountainous Albania. "We came with a group of tourists in the co…
