{"id":81570,"date":"2025-11-21T20:26:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T19:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=81570"},"modified":"2025-11-21T21:27:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T20:27:32","slug":"albanian-polyphony-20-years-in-unesco-polyphonic-groups-perform-at-the-national-theater-of-opera-and-ballet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/albanian-polyphony-20-years-in-unesco-polyphonic-groups-perform-at-the-national-theater-of-opera-and-ballet\/","title":{"rendered":"Albanian Polyphony: 20 Years in UNESCO, Polyphonic Groups Perform at the National Theater of Opera and Ballet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Polyphonic groups from various Albanian regions brought special emotions to the foyer of the National Theater of Opera and Ballet, where a dedicated event was held on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Albanian Polyphony Association and the 20th anniversary of the inclusion of Albanian polyphony in UNESCO.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the 30th anniversary of our founding and the 20th anniversary of the recognition of Albanian polyphony by UNESCO, the Association has had extraordinary activity over these 30 years, especially in creating, organizing, and directing 12 polyphonic festivals,\u201d said Minella Kureta, \u201cGrand Master.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the chairman of the \u201cAlbanian Polyphony\u201d Association highlighted the diversity of the artistic program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday we have prepared songs celebrating the November holidays, as well as lyrical and other traditional songs. Groups from Skrapar, Lushnja, and Mallakastra are participating in this event,\u201d said Yzeir Llanaj, chairman of the \u201cAlbanian Polyphony\u201d Association.<\/p>\n<p>The atmosphere of polyphony was further enriched by the National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn our Ensemble, besides singing, dancing, and instrumental music, polyphony is an essential element. 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