Kosovo is a dynamic destination where tradition meets modern creativity, and its vibrant calendar of events reflects the country’s youthful energy and rich cultural roots. Among the standout happenings is Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina, a world-class music event founded by global pop icon Dua Lipa, which brings top international artists and thousands of fans to the capital each summer. Also gaining traction is NGOM Fest in Prizren, where music, nature, and activism come together in a unique blend, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sharr Mountains. For cinema lovers, the Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival is a must-attend — turning the historic city of Prizren into a lively hub of film screenings, workshops, and late-night riverfront gatherings.
Kosovo also proudly celebrates its deep-rooted cultural heritage through events that honor its history and traditions. The Etno Fest in Kukaj village revives traditional rural life with folk music, artisanal crafts, and local cuisine in an authentic mountain setting. Meanwhile, Anibar Animation Festival in Peja showcases the power of animated storytelling, bringing together artists and audiences from across Europe. Whether you’re drawn by the sounds of global music, the depth of Balkan tradition, or the energy of emerging creatives, Kosovo’s events offer a fresh and unforgettable way to experience its unique identity and warm hospitality.
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Helping Kids! Children’s Peacebuilding in Divided Societies
Laura K. Taylor (PhD) is a Lecturer at University College Dublin, Ireland, and Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland. Dr. Taylor brings a significant research experience in understanding conflict, especially among the younger generations born and raised after the conflict. Her work focuses on the peacebuilding processes in Northern Ireland, a context plagued with ethno-religious divisions much like ours in Kosovo. In the past two years, she has been collaborating with colleagues in Kosovo (Edona Maloku) and Macedonia (Ana Tomovska Misoska), to expand this insight onto these contexts and understand better the factors that perpetuate division among children in these divided societies. She makes a great contribution to our Forum Speaker series by providing insight on the developmental aspect of socio-political factors that continue to shape post-conflict generations and does so from an evidence-based perspective. She will be talking about her joint-work in Kosovo and the region as well so that RIT Kosovo community can easily relate and benefit from her talk in a more meaningful way.