On the occasion of the 111th anniversary of Independence, in the premises of the Opera and Ballet House in Tirana, the “Folk Fest 2023” concert was held last evening.

Prime Minister, Edi Rama said that this concert is a such that unites Albanians.

“500 artists from Albania, Kosova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Arbëresh of Italy altogether on the Albanian stage. Let’s celebrate together under the Red and Black flag,” said Rama.

The President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj, the President of Kosova Vjosa Osmani, personalities of politics, art and culture were present, as the “Folk Fest” concert united Albanians from the Albanian-speaking regions.

500 artists from Albania, Kosova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Arbëresh went on the stage of TOB to celebrate together the day of the Red and Black flag.

In the concert organized on this occasion, the repertoires selected by the Gjirokastër Folk Festival were also performed.

The State Ensemble of Songs and Dances of Albania also participated. It presented an interesting program of songs and dances from all over Albania. Then the concert continued with the State Ensemble of the Republic of North Macedonia, with the Rapsha association that brought a repertoire from Montenegro, the Shota Ensemble from Kosova and groups from all the districts and municipalities of Albania.

The Shqiponja /Eagle/ Ensemble from Arbëresh also took the stage, thus making a whole mosaic of all the traditional values ​​of the provinces where Albanians live.

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