Category: Culture
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...

Culture 09.10.23 | 10:22

Contest for a journalistic text on the occasion of “The Day of the Liberation of Skopje”

The Directorate for Culture and Art of Skopje, within the framework of the multimedia event “Days of European Skopje”, on the occasion of “Liberation Day”, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, announced a competition for a journalistic text on the topic “Skopje,...

Culture 08.10.23 | 18:10

The 2023 RUTA festival reaches its conclusion with the performance of “Othello”

Ukrainian director Oksana Dmitriieva’s rendition of William Shakespeare’s timeless classic, “Othello,” will conclude the 2023 RUTA festival at the Drama Theater in Skopje on Sunday. This production is a collaborative effort between Bosnia and Herzegovina’s “Sarajevo...

Culture 07.10.23 | 21:12

Sara Renar is scheduled to grace the stage at the PMG Recordings Festival.

The 13th PMG Recordings Festival, scheduled for both Saturday and October 14, is set to unite prominent local and international artists hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, encompassing electro, pop, rock, and jazz genres. Among the featured performers on Saturday is Croatian singer and songwriter...

Culture 21.09.23 | 22:12

Simeon Moni Damevski: “Manaki Manifesto” will be prepared at IFFK “Manaki Brothers”

The Balkan conference of cinematographers, which will be held in Bitola, during the IFFK ” Brothers Manaki” will promote the Manaki Manifesto document, the director of the festival, Simeon Moni Damevski, said at a press conference. The goal, said Damevski, is for the Balkan cinematographers...

Culture 21.09.23 | 09:08

Philharmonic employees to the minister: Directors change, but the state’s attitude towards its most important institutions should not be changed

The union of the employees of the Macedonian Philharmonic said with great regret that the reason for the dismissal of the Directorat of the Macedonian Philharmonic and the Board of Directors is that the National Jazz Orchestra will be housed in the building of the Philharmonic, to which we systematically...

Culture 16.09.23 | 20:26

UNESCO decided that Ohrid will remain a heritage site

UNESCO decided to maintain the cultural heritage status of the region of Ohrid, despite concerns about overdevelopment and destruction of the unique environmental conditions. Culture and Environment ministers attended the UNESCO meeting in Riyadh to push for the continued designation of Ohrid as a cultural...

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