The village of Rehovë in Kolonjë hosted the “Etno-Kids” Festival this weekend, turning into a lively center of Albanian cultural heritage.

The event brought children to the spotlight and promoted the preservation of Albanian folklore traditions. Residents and visitors filled the village with enthusiasm as they enjoyed folk songs, traditional dances, and authentic costumes from different regions.

Taulant Balla, head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, shared festival moments on social media. He highlighted how such events promote local culture and boost rural tourism in Kolonjë and across the country.

Children performed on stage with energy and pride, passing their ancestors’ traditions to a new generation.

The jury awarded the festival’s grand prize to the Cultural Center Ensemble of Prrenjas for their striking performance of the Rrajca dance and their authentic traditional costumes that reflect the region’s colors and spirit.

The “Etno-Kids” Festival showed how culture, education, and tourism can unite to support sustainable rural development and keep Albanian traditions alive.