Culture
Kosova achieves first Guinness World Record with largest origami mosaic in the world
On this day in 2021, the Guinness World Record for the Largest Origami Mosaic (flag) was broken by Arbona Fejza Idrizi in preparation for Kosova’s independence day.
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Petrit Halilaj’s solo exhibit opens at the Tate
On this day in 1998, Ukshin Hoti, an influential figure in Kosova's political and intellectual circles, was nominated for the Freedom of Thought prize, commonly known as the Sakharov Prize.
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Premiere of “The Hill Where Lionesses Roar” by the French-Albanian Director, Luàna Bajrami
On this day in 2021, the accomplished Kosova-born French actress, Luàna Bajrami, took a remarkable step behind the camera, presenting a vibrant tale of female emancipation at the Directors' Fortnight during the Cannes Film Festival.
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“Hive” had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival
On this day in 2021, Hive, the feature debut of Blerta Basholli, premiered at Sundance. Based on a true story, the film follows Fahrije (played by Yllka Gashi in her debut as a lead actor) and her attempt to get her small home-produced food business off the ground to support her family since her husband is still missing following the war.
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Dua Lipa sets a new Guiness World Record
On this day in 2020, Dua Lipa achieved a remarkable feat by setting an Guinness World Record for the most tickets sold for a live streamed concert by a solo female artist.
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The Ethnological Museum of Prishtina is among the 12 best city museums in Europe
On this day in 2020, The Guardian selected the Ethnological Museum of Pristina among the 12 best city museums in Europe. This museum is part of the cultural heritage that dates back to the 18th century, exhibiting tools and daily items from the Ottoman period of Kosova. Once a housing complex, the museum buildings belonged to the family of Emin Gjinolli. Until 1990 the Gjiku Complex (the former name of this space) served as a nature museum
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The inaugural “Festivali i Lahutës” celebrates traditional culture
On this day in 2019, a notable event, the "Festivali i Lahutës" (English: Lute Festival), made its premiere.
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Premiere of the classical music piece “The last Breath” by Trimor Dhomi at the Vienna Summer Music Festival
On this day in 2019, The Last Breath by Trimor Dhomi was premiered at the Vienna Summer Music Festival.
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Culture
The culture of Kosovo it encompasses the ancient heritage, architecture, literature, visual arts, music, cinema, sports and cuisine of Kosovo. Because of its history and geography, it represents a blend of different cultural spheres especially of the western and eastern culture.