The National Center for Children’s Culture introduced six representatives of Albania today. They will compete in the global painting contest “Small Montmartre of Bitola” in Manastir, North Macedonia.

The contest has run for 44 years. Over 850 centers from 85 countries have participated. Artists submitted around 85,000 drawings from more than 80,000 young talents worldwide.

Director of the center, Melci Qirici, said Albania received an invitation to the World Art Colony for Children this year. She also highlighted the achievement of art teacher Ruzmira Bejaj, who won the “Small Montmartre of Bitola 2026” award for her dedication to developing young artists.

This year, 25 delegations from around the world will join the jubilee 45th edition, with about 120 young artists.

Albania will be represented by six talented girls: Eibis Kajaçka, Emili Lahukaj, Flavia Kokthi, Livia Kokthi, Noah Dule, and Sabrina Pogoni.

Last year, Albania also participated. The team performed successfully. Sabrina Pogoni ranked among the top eight young artists.

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