Under the motto “Albania welcomes the world”, the second edition of the International Cultural Week starts today. Out of 20 participating countries and international organizations, where the Netherlands, Montenegro and Azerbaijan join for the first time this year, the European Union takes the floor first, with the inauguration of the restored Mosaic of the Albanian National Historical Museum.

Some of the most important events of the following weeks are marked by well-known names of the international scene, such as the long-awaited participation of the Greek singer Nikos Vertis, or the commemorative concert of the 70th anniversary of Sanremo and the music master Ennio Morricone.
Exhibitions will also be held, murals will be created, diverse performances that will include the ethnography of different countries as well as culinary activities.

During the cultural weeks that close in November with Kosova and Albania, opportunities will also be created for job fairs, collaborations with young artists and students.

The Netherlands comes for the first time this year with a special approach, focusing on the objective of negotiations with the European Union.

  Even this year, the cost of holding the Cultural Weeks is approximately 1 million euros.

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