The lahuta, one of Albania’s most precious cultural treasures, has gained global recognition. UNESCO has added it to the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Tonight, the sound of the lahuta brought generations together. Masters of the instrument shared fragments of Albanian heritage through live performance.

The event took place at Kinostudio. Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Blendi Gonxhja attended, along with Deputy Minister Lira Pipa, artists, and renowned lahuta players. The evening showcased the art and culture of the lahuta through performances by skilled musicians.

In his address, Minister Gonxhja described the moment as historic for Albania’s cultural heritage.

Performers played the lahuta throughout the evening. Their music showed how culture and dialogue keep this tradition alive across generations.

For centuries, Albanians have cultivated the art of playing and singing with the lahuta in rural areas. It represents a key part of the nation’s cultural memory.

UNESCO recognition ensures the protection and transmission of this unique symbol of Albanian identity.

The audience applauded every performance. Songs, dances, and lahuta music moved listeners and highlighted the lasting value of Albania’s cultural heritage.

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