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The Largest Edition to Date

 

Dates: July 21 – 25

Participants:

  • North Macedonia
  • Mexico
  • Turkey
  • Northern Cyprus
  • Spain
  • Romania
  • Albania
  • Kosovo
  • Ukraine
  • Lithuania
  • Bulgaria
  • Hungary
  • Georgia
  • Poland

 

With 17 participating folklore groups, FolkFest Skopje 2025 is officially the largest edition in the festival’s history. The event brings together a dazzling celebration of world cultures, transforming Skopje into a global stage for traditional music, costumes, and dances.

FolkFest Skopje continues to be a strong symbol of friendship through art – a beloved annual destination for all who appreciate folk heritage, cultural diversity, and the power of tradition.

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Expanding Cultural Connections

 

Dates: July 22 – 25

Participants:

  • Kosovo
  • Mexico
  • Romania
  • Northern Cyprus
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Poland
  • Ukraine
  • Chile
  • Georgia
  • Hungary
  • North Macedonia

 

This edition featured broad European and Latin American participation, with the inclusion of Northern Cyprus and Georgia adding rich Eastern traditions to the mix.

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Edition with a Record Number of Participating Countries

 

Dates: July 23 – 26

Participants:

  • Romania
  • Hungary
  • Lithuania
  • Spain
  • Poland
  • Turkey
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Kosovo
  • Mexico
  • Bulgaria
  • Malta
  • Croatia
  • Montenegro
  • Northern Cyprus
  • North Macedonia

 

With 16 participating countries, this edition marked one of the most diverse and colorful in festival history, showcasing traditions from across Europe and beyond.

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Diversity and New Energy

 

Dates: July 23 – 26

Participants:

  • Albania
  • Kosovo
  • Mexico
  • Romania
  • Bulgaria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Latvia
  • Ukraine
  • Chile
  • North Macedonia

 

A colorful edition with strong performances from both local and international groups. Latin American and Caucasian cultures added unique flavors to the stage.

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A Strong Comeback

 

Dates: July 26 – 29

Participants:

  • Mexico
  • Albania
  • Romania
  • Bulgaria
  • Ukraine
  • Hungary
  • Kosovo
  • North Macedonia

 

With participants from three continents, the 2021 edition marked the festival’s return to the international stage, featuring vibrant performances and cultural exchange from Europe and Latin America.

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A Special Edition During the Pandemic

 

Dates: September 4 – 5

Participants:

  • Albania
  • Kosovo
  • Bulgaria
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Turkey
  • North Macedonia

 

Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic and the many restrictions it imposed, the festival was held in a shortened and symbolic format, proving the commitment to keep folk culture alive even in the hardest times.

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First edition-Dates: June 10 – 15

Participants:

  • Romania
  • Bulgaria
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • Kosovo
  • North Macedonia

 

The festival began its journey with a vibrant first edition, warmly welcomed by the audience and institutions, laying the foundation for a new cultural tradition in Skopje.

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