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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Platform-A4 Conference with Ministers of Culture
October 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
PLATFORM-A4
Conference with Mr. Kujtim Gashi, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Robert Alagjozovski, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia and Ms. Mirela Kumbaro-Furxhi, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Albania
Tuesday, 17 October, 2017, 18:00 hrs.
Klubi i Boksit, Mark Isaku 8
Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
The Network of Independent Art and Culture Institutions – RRIPAK, with public statements made on 23/6/2017 and 23/8/2017, among others has identified progressive movements and developments in three countries bordering Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Montenegro and the Republic of Albania.
PLATFORM-A4 engages Ministries of Culture of the Republic of Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Montenegro and the Republic of Albania, and other stakeholders, in a process of cooperation and coordination, functionalizing regional collaboration and utilising the capacity of independent art and culture institutions.
PLATFORM-A4 aims to generate new regional strategies, reform public policies and introduce cooperation funding mechanisms for art and culture, influencing social and economic developments in the region.
PLATFORM-A4 is a collaboration process initiated by the Network of Independent Art and Culture Institutions – RRIPAK, supported by The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Kosovo, and partner institutions of Stacion – Center for Contemporary Art Prishtina in the Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Albania and the Republic of Montenegro.
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00
Registration
18:00
Introduction by Albert Heta, Executive Director of Network of Independent Arts and Culture Institutions – RRIPAK
18:10
Presentation by Mr. Kujtim Gashi, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Kosovo
18: 25
Presentation by Mr. Robert Alagjozovski, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia
18:40
Presentation by Ms. Mirela Kumbaro-Furxhi, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Albania
19:00 – 19:40
Q & A
PLATFORM-A4: Conference with Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Kosovo, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia and Minister of Culture of the Republic of Albania is supported by Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Kosovo and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung office in Prishtina, Kosovo.
Network of Independent Art and Cultural Institutions – RRIPAK is an organization of independent art and culture institutions, established to create an enabling formal, legal and functional environment for the work of independent art and culture institutions, free development of social and artistic activity, democratization and reform policies of art and culture of the institutions of central and local government in Kosovo.
Member institutions of the Network of Independent Art and Cultural Institutions – RRIPAK are: ALBANIADA, ARS KOSOVA, ATTACCA ENSEMBLE, ESTA KOSOVA, 9/11 DEDICATION FESTIVAL, DAM FESTIVAL, YOUNG PIANIST FESTIVAL, PRIFEST FESTIVAL, REDO FESTIVAL, SKENA UP FESTIVAL, NEW SPIRIT FESTIVAL, FRABAC, GALLERY EXPO ART 40, GALLERY QAHILI, GALLERY OPEN ART, THE KOSOVO ORAL HISTORY INITIATIVE, KOSOVO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION / PRISHTINA ARCHITECTURE WEEK, , PRISHTINA JAZZ FESTIVAL, KOSOVAR CENTER FOR NEW MUSIC / REMUSICA FESTIVAL, VARG E VI – CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER, STACION – CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART PRISHTINA, KOSOVAR CHOPIN ASSOCIATION/ CHOPIN PIANO FEST PRISHTINA , SHKAS SYTHI / ETNO FEST, URBAN THEATRE, CULTURAL HERITAGE WITHOUT BORDERS (CHWB), URBANIAK, VIART.
The headquarters and the secretariat of RRIPAK is based at Stacion – Center for Contemporary Art Prishtina, Zija Prishtina Str. p.n. 10000 Prishtinë, Kosovë.
info@rripak.org