Korça ensemble represents Albania at World Cultures Festival in France

TIRANA, July 17 – The Artistic Ensemble “Skanderbeg” from Korça represented Albania at the 59th edition of the International “Festival des Cultures du Monde” in Chambéry, France.

The festival brought together folklore and cultural groups from different parts of the world. The Albanian ensemble presented traditional costumes, music and dances, promoting the cultural heritage of Korça and Albania.

Through their performances, the young artists showcased Albanian traditions and shared the country’s cultural values with an international audience. Their songs and dances highlighted the dedication and talent of the group members.

Meanwhile, Chambéry also hosted the exhibition “Icons of Albania – Treasures from the National Museum of Medieval Art of Korça”. The event created an additional opportunity to promote Albania’s cultural heritage in France.

The 59th edition gathered seven national and international folklore groups. The participating ensembles presented the traditions, music and dances of their countries and regions.

The festival featured groups from New Zealand, Costa Rica, Albania, Sulawesi in Indonesia, Spain, Poland and the United States.

The Artistic Ensemble “Skanderbeg” represented Albanian and Balkan culture through traditional performances and dynamic choreography, joining other groups in a celebration of global cultural diversity.

/a.p./

The post Korça ensemble represents Albania at World Cultures Festival in France appeared first on RTSH English.

Original post Here

News
25th anniversary of 9/11, U.S. Embassy in Tirana: We remember the victims and the resilience of the American spirit

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. In a Facebook post, the embassy honored the memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. It also paid tribute to the heroes who emerged in New …

News
Tourists Generate Around €2.4 Billion in Revenue in First Half of 2026

Foreign visitors spent a record €2.38 billion in Albania during the first six months of 2026, according to the latest data from the Bank of Albania. The figure marks the highest level ever recorded for the first half of a year. It also confirms the growing role of tourism in …

News
25 Years since 9/11, Begaj: A reminder of the terrible consequences of hatred; America showed the world It cannot be defeated

President Bajram Begaj has marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. He paid tribute to the 2,977 people who lost their lives. In a social media post, Begaj expressed his condolences and solidarity with the victims’ families and loved ones. “A quarter …