Category: Culture
Culture 22.12.23 | 20:15

Ballet triptych “Prayers of My Body” will be performed by National Opera and Ballet

Dancers from the National Opera and Ballet are slated to perform a ballet showcasing Aco Shopov’s “Prayers of My Body” poem sequence this Friday at 8 pm. This 90-minute ballet, presented as a triptych, commemorates the centenary of the Macedonian poet, Aco Shopov. Organizers express...

Culture 21.12.23 | 20:51

Mito Hadzhivasilev-Jasmin Award granted to Nenad Georgievski and Mijalche Ivanov

Journalist Mijalche Ivanov and non-fiction author Nenad Georgievski were honored with the prestigious 2023 Mito Hadzhivasilev-Jasmin National Award during a ceremony held at Parliament, recognizing their outstanding contributions to journalism and nonfiction writing. Zoran Bojarovski led the panel of...

Culture 21.12.23 | 12:13

90 Years Since Risto Kalchevski’s Birth’ is an exhibition being shown at the National Gallery

To commemorate Macedonian artist Risto Kalchevski’s 90th birthday, the National Gallery of North Macedonia has arranged an exhibition. According to the organizers, it will open at Daut Pashin Amam on December 21 and close on February 29. In a press statement, the National Gallery stated that one...

Culture 20.12.23 | 15:42

110 Years Since Lena Stefanova’s Birth’ is an exhibition being held at the National Gallery

The National Gallery of Macedonia is hosting an exhibition commemorating the 110th birth anniversary of Lena Stefanova, a prominent Macedonian artist. Set to debut at Chifte Amam on December 20th, the exhibition will span until February, as announced by the organizers. Art historian Viktorija Vaseva...

Culture 18.12.23 | 17:46

The Christmas Girls and Sarah Mace will perform at a holiday concert

The Bitola Chamber Orchestra and Sarah Mace & The Christmas Girls will play a holiday concert at the Philharmonic called “Jingle Bells Symphony” starting at 8 p.m. The event will include songs like “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Deck...

Culture 14.12.23 | 19:26

Kokino has a lot of promise for its economy and tourism, thus it should use foreign funding

Culture Minister Bisera Kostadinovska-Stojchevska, accompanied by women diplomats and public officials, embarked on a walking tour to the Kokino archaeological site, among the world’s oldest observatories. The aim was to bolster recognition and appreciation of the cultural heritage in that region. Emphasizing...

Culture 12.12.23 | 18:30

Philharmonic Orchestra to host a concert by Nikolov-Ivanović Undectet

As part of their record promotion tour, the Nikolov-Ivanović Undectet ensemble will perform on Tuesday at the Philharmonic in Skopje. According to a press statement from the Philharmonic, the eleven-piece ensemble, which includes pianists Vladimir Nikolov and drummer Srđan Ivanović, appears to be...

Culture 12.12.23 | 08:22

“Flowers of Peace” is an exhibition by Zhivko Popovski-Cvetin honoring UNICEF and the UDHR

On Monday, artist and humanitarian Zhivko A. Popovski-Cvetin is curating an exhibition titled “Flowers of Peace” to commemorate the 77th anniversary of UNICEF’s establishment and the 78th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations...

Culture 06.12.23 | 23:11

The Culture Ministry, according to Kostadinovska Stojchevska, will continue to fund and support all previous projects

Minister of Culture Bisera Kostadinovska Stojchevska emphasized the advocacy for increased annual budgets, affirming continued support for ongoing and new cultural projects. She highlighted the intent for the 2024 budget to align with the previous year’s, ensuring support for national institutions...

Culture 23.11.23 | 08:45

Theater for Children & Youth will present “How Will We Share the Cat?” for its premiere

The Theater for Children and Youth will present “How Will We Share the Cat?” by Jane Spasikj, drawing inspiration from Judy Blume’s works. This play, echoing Blume’s sensitive storytelling, tackles the theme of family separation amid divorce, reflecting the experiences of both...

Culture 18.11.23 | 10:47

“Sleeping Beauty” will be performed by National Opera and Ballet

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty” ballet will be performed by the National Opera and Ballet on Friday night. A reprise performance is scheduled for November 21.Marija Kichevska Shokarovska, Francisco Giménez Ruiz, Natasha Trendafilova Gicev, and Angela Bogatinova will play...

Culture 14.11.23 | 09:07

Antonio Grujovski is the winner of the Europe House competition “Skopje of the New Generation” with the main award

Antonio Grujovski clinched the top prize at the “Skopje of the New Generation” competition by Europe House Skopje with his project “Lotus for Her: Sustainable Oasis in the Skopje City Park.” The competition aimed to reinvigorate Skopje’s urban landscape and attracted twelve...

Culture 13.11.23 | 13:00

The latest creations by Orce Nineski are on exhibit at the Cultural and Information Center

According to a press release from the organizers, Orce Nineski’s latest acrylic paintings on canvas will be on display at the Cultural and Information Center starting at 8 p.m. According to art critic Vladimir Velichkovski, the paintings in the solo exhibition titled “Boards” are “dominated...

Culture 08.11.23 | 09:00

Storybooks on gang crime and drag queens

The storybook designed for children aged between 3 to 6 to give them an idea of how to become a drag queen will be published in Sweden in November. The book tells the story of Liam, who „is like any other boy” and „goes to school, plays with his friends and dreams of becoming … a drag queen!”....

Culture 01.11.23 | 12:34

The 31st Skomrahi Festival has commenced

Tina Velichkovikj’s “Sadness” short film and Boris Vasileski’s “The Jaw of Eben Byers” theater play will kick off the 31st Skomrahi International Student Film and Theater Festival at Skopje’s Drama Theater. This year’s festival will feature eight theater...

Culture 26.10.23 | 17:52

The Japanese Film Week is supported by the Japan Foundation, the Cinematheque, Bitola Culture Center and the Japanese Embassy

The 16th Japanese Film Week is scheduled to take place at the Cinematheque in Skopje from November 3 to 8. This annual event explores various challenges faced by different demographic groups in Japan. Bitola will also host the Japanese Film Week from November 9 to 10, with free screenings for all. The...

Culture 20.10.23 | 13:00

New mall “Diamond Mall” is opened in Skopje

Scheduled for its grand opening this Friday, Diamond Mall, a significant EUR 350 million investment, will debut in downtown Skopje. This impressive shopping destination is a vital component of the multifaceted “Diamond of Skopje” project, expected to generate over 1,000 employment opportunities. The...

Culture 18.10.23 | 19:32

National Opera and Ballet to perform ‘Esmeralda’

The National Opera and Ballet will stage Cesare Pugni’s “Esmeralda” (1844), a ballet based on Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.” The performance will feature the National Opera and Ballet dancers, with prima ballerina Mimi Pop Aleksova Atanasovska...

Culture 17.10.23 | 14:39

The Italian Embassy is hosting Italian Language Week events across the country

The Italian Embassy is hosting Italian Language Week events across the country. These events are designed to celebrate and promote the Italian language and culture. It’s a great opportunity for people to engage with and learn more about the Italian language and heritage.”The Italian Language...

Culture 12.10.23 | 09:35

Composer Ljupcho Konstantinov was honored with the ‘October 11’ award

Composer Ljupcho Konstantinov received the “October 11” life achievement award in arts and culture for 2023 during a ceremony in Parliament on Wednesday, marking National Uprising Day, October 11. Sinolichka Trpkova, the head of the board for the “October 11” state award, emphasized...

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