THE FESTIVAL

The International Festival of Folk Dance, Rituals, and Music “N’KARADAK KRISIN TUPANAT” Kosovo is held annually in the beautiful cities of Ferizaj, Viti, Gjilan, Kamenica, Prizren, and Prishtina, in the Republic of Kosovo.

The founder of this grand festival, which brings together admirers of art, traditional culture, and folklore, is Mr. Arsim Abazi, President of CIOFF® Kosovo. He established the festival with the support of passionate enthusiasts of musical instruments, dance, artistic vocals, and cultural diversity.

The aim of the festival is to promote and preserve traditional values and heritage – both within the country and abroad – as well as to encourage cultural exchange between local and international artists.

The festival takes place every year and lasts seven days, from July 27 to August 2. It features 8 to 12 traditional dance groups, both local and international, and offers around 15 performances and special activities throughout the week. Each year, the festival attracts more than 10,000 visitors.

The work of the festival is overseen by an Organizational Council, whose members are appointed by the Festival Director and supported by over 50 volunteers.

THE AIM OF THE FESTIVAL

The main purpose of the festival is to organize an international folkloric event for adults, minorities, and local ethnic communities, with the participation of various folk ensembles from around the world.
The festival aims to convey messages of peace, love, understanding, and coexistence among nations.

Moreover, the festival is committed to preserving cultural heritage through artistic performances and intercultural dialogue among different nationalities.

SKOFF – CIOFF® MEMBER IN KOSOVO

SKOFF is a partner member of CIOFF® – The International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts, an international non-governmental organization accredited by UNESCO.

CIOFF® unites the world through culture, promoting messages of peace and love among peoples.
Its mission is the preservation and promotion of authentic cultural heritage.

THE ROUND TABLE

On the first day of the festival, a Round Table Conference is organized with the participation of:

Representatives of cultural heritage institutions

National sections of CIOFF®

Representatives of ensembles

Festival representatives

Individual artists

Ethnologists and choreographers

Guests from various countries

The aim of the round table is to strengthen cultural diversity and exchange ideas on preserving and promoting heritage.
Every year, the Festival Council selects a specific theme for discussion.

CULTURAL VISITS

The festival program includes visits to several important cultural and historical sites:

The Church of Letnica in Viti, where Mother Teresa began her holy mission

The historic city of Prizren

Legendary Drenica, with its rich history and the Jashari Family

Prishtina, the dynamic capital of Kosovo

And other culturally significant destinations

CONTACTS

Artistic Director:
Arsim Abazi
📞 +383 44 710 960
✉️ skoffkosovo@gmail.com

✉️ arsim.abazi@cioff.org