Vlora once again becomes the beating heart of folklore with the 17th edition of the Aulona Inter Folk Festival, taking place from May 23 to 26, 2025.

Since 2009, this festival has brought colors, sounds, and rhythms from 38 countries to the stage, transforming Vlora into an international cultural capital.

The Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Vlora announced that this year, traditional song and dance will be performed by artists from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Georgia, and Ukraine.

This event is regarded as a spiritual celebration that honors heritage through art and a love for roots, making Vlora a meeting point of cultures building bridges through folklore.