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Albanian
folk
activities
The albanian folk
tradition is rich, various and has special artistic values and
ideas. It is divided into the areas of literature ,music,
choreography and drama. The literary folk tradition is represented
by poems, tales, legends, jokes and puzzles.
Several folk activities take place in Albania. The most important
are:
Folk Festival “
Sofra Dardane” is organized by the middle of June in the region
of Tropoja. Different folkloric groups mainly from north of Albania,
including also albanian groups from Montenegro and Macedonia are
present in this activity. This is a very good opportunity to enjoy
the beauty of the valley of Valbona in the heart of Albanian Alps.
Folk festival of
ochestras (“Tipologjik I Sazeve”) is organized in the city of
Korca. It is very interesting to listen the various melodies by
different folk orchestras and to learn about typical albanian
instruments.
International Folk Festival of CIOFF is organized in Permet by the
middle of July. It promotes the heritage values of minorities who
lives in Albania.
National Folk Festival of Gjirokastra is organized in September on
the castel of the city. It is the most important folkloric activity
in Albania, where all the regions together with Albanian diaspora
are present.
National Festival Song of Children in Shkodra, June.
The Festival of Actors “Apollon’ 04 in ancient city of Apolonia near
Fier by the end of June. |
