AFA "Rugova" – Peja

For all those in Albania: it is time to head to Bogë to experience a unique weekend filled with music, cuisine, pastoral art, and our spiritual heritage.

For Albanians in the Diaspora: kjo është më shumë se një festë – është një ftesë për t’u rikthyer te rrënjët, për të jetuar çaste që nuk i gjen askund tjetër përveçse në vendlindje.

Participating Artists: Nikollë Nikprelaj, Lekë Dedvukaj, Vida Kunora, Viki Lulgjuraj, Zef Beka, Jasmin Nikaj

Folklore Groups: “Besa,” “Kërcimi i Tropojës,” “Kelmendi,” “Dardania” Autokton Folklore Ensemble “Rugova”.

Program:

• Livestock Trekking
• Races of Indigenous Breeds
• Fair with Traditional Dishes
• Exhibition of Costumes and Ethnographic Objects from the Alps
• Camping with the Real Life of Shepherds

Natural Products from Local Agrotourism

This festival brings to life what represents us in UNESCO: Transhumance, Xhubleta, and the Dance of Tropoja.

A meeting of generations, a journey into tradition, a message for preserving our national identity.

Don’t miss it! The mountains are calling you – with pride, music, and heritage. 

Organized by: Kulla e Bajraktarit & Buni i BajraktaritSupported by: Ministry of Tourism and Environment & “Friends of Music” Center

The tourist spot of Boga experienced two beautiful festive days with songs, dances and the promotion of the values ​​and traditions of the area.

With the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, in collaboration with farmers and shepherds from the Alpine regions, cultural associations, and traditional artists from the Albanian Alps and beyond, the cultural event “Shepherd’s Festival” was organized as part of the initiative “Transhumance: National Cultural Identity,” protected by UNESCO.

The entire festive organization was closely connected to the Xhubleta, in whose folds the shepherds of the lush Albanian Alps were raised.

This culturally significant project aims to revive the pastoral life of our shepherds and showcase the agro-cultural wealth offered by our mountains.

Journalist: Marjo Gjini