The holiday season has arrived, bringing with it an artistic calendar full of vibrant colors and magic like never before. The Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation has invited everyone to experience the art that adorns this special month.

One of the cultural institutions offering numerous activities is the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB). Highlights from TKOB include the opera Lucia di Lammermoor on December 12 and 13, the concert A Ceremony of Carols featuring traditional Christmas songs on December 23, and the ballet The Nutcracker, which returns every year, this time on six dates: December 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, and 30.

The National Theatre will also bring back the performances Faust and Turjela at ArTurbina throughout December. The Experimental Theatre will host numerous performances, including those from the Hapat 2024 Festival. The National Center for Children’s Culture and the Puppet Theatre will showcase The Smurfs and Gargamel, The Grinch, and an exhibition by the children of the National Center for Children’s Culture.

Meanwhile, the activities of the National Center for Books and Reading will include the presentation of several literary awards, such as the Jakov Xoxa Prize, the Lumo Skëndo Prize, and the National Literature Prizes.

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