TIRANA, September 15 /ATA/ The National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dances is set to travel to Italy for an artistic tour across four cities, presenting a rich repertoire of Albanian songs, dances, costumes and elements of cultural heritage to both Albanian and Italian audiences.
Running from September 19 to 22, the tour stops in Brescia, Turin, Pordenone and Rovereto.
Through a program centered on traditional music and dance, the National Ensemble aims to showcase the diversity and richness of Albanian folklore on Italian stages.
On September 19, the ensemble will perform in Brescia, launching this artistic journey in Italy. The following day, September 20, the Albanian artists will perform in Turin, while the tour continues to Pordenone on September 21.
The final performance will take place on September 22 in Rovereto.
For the Albanian community living and working in Italy, these performances offer an opportunity to reconnect with the culture and traditions of their homeland.
Albanian folk songs, dances and traditional costumes will take center stage in this cultural showcase, bringing the rich identity and diversity of Albanian tradition to Italian audiences. The tour highlights the vital role that Albanian institutions and artistic troupes play in promoting national heritage on the global stage.
Through such activities, traditional art serves as a bridge connecting Albania with Albanian communities in the diaspora.
For many Albanians living far from their homeland, the National Ensemble’s performances on Italian stages offer a chance to reconnect with memories, roots and the emotions associated with Albanian culture.
Spanning four cities and four artistic evenings, the tour will bring the sounds, rhythms, colors, and costumes of Albanian tradition to Italy, transforming the event into a celebration of Albanian culture and identity. /p.s./
