From October 2 to 8, Albania will host the German Culture Week.

Classical music and street rave parties, cinematography and early photography techniques, sustainable practices and innovative startups, as well as art exhibitions, will fill this week with excitement, inclusivity, and innovation.

The activities will begin with the exhibition City X – I, Tirana at GAT, a modern and innovative artistic project. The artworks on display are created in collaboration with various citizens of Tirana, who have contributed their visions for the city’s development.

For photography enthusiasts, from October 2 to 6, the “Early Photography Techniques” days will be held at the Arka Youth Center. Workshops will feature Jonas Ruhs and Maximilian Zeitler, two experts in analog photography from Berlin.

Meanwhile, in Lezhë, at the “Gjergj Fishta” public library, a forum will be held on October 4, offering a platform for open dialogue, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving between youth, experts, and local government representatives.

Film screenings will also be part of German Week, with films such as Jonja, Franky Five Star, and Elaha set to be shown on October 2, 5, and 7.

On October 6, on “Pjetër Bogdani” street in Tirana, a “Street Rave with Hannes Bieger” will be organized for youth and others. World-renowned DJ and producer Hannes Bieger will take the stage to perform a unique blend of Deep House and Techno music, delivering energy and creativity to electronic music enthusiasts.

For classical music lovers, on October 7, the concert Mothers, Lovers, Revolutionists will be held at the UART concert hall in Tirana, featuring pianist Sina Kloke and mezzo-soprano Marta Wryk. The two artists invite the audience to a special evening centered on the contributions of women in the history of music.

On October 8, the Tipping Point exhibition will open at the Kalo Gallery in Tirana, and the concert Beethoven and Schubert in Dialogue will be held at the UART concert hall.

The organizers invite art enthusiasts to join the activities of this dynamic week, where every moment will be an opportunity to engage and celebrate cultural diversity and an ever-increasing commitment to a sustainable future.

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