STRUGA POETRY EVENINGS

The manifestation Struga Poetry Evenings is being held dedicated to the great educators of the Macedonian revival, collectors of folk songs and founders of the Macedonian modern poetry, the brothers Miladinovci.
Direct reason for organising the "Struga Poetry Evenings" was the reading of poetry by a group of outstanding Macedonian writers on the celebration of jubilee of the edition of the "Zbornikot na brakata Miladinovci" (A collection work of brothers Miladinovci), on 15th of July 1961. Then every year the number of participants was growing constantly. That was the reason why the festival became international in 1965, with the participation of eminent poets from several countries. The following 1966 the festival “Struga Poetry Evenings” became an institution.
This manifestation is being held every year in the second half of August. It is opened with ceremonial opening, lighting the festival fire and reading the song "T’ga za jug"(Longing for the south).Then the poets send their messages to the whole world by reading their songs.
"Poetry meridians", "Night without punctuation" and "Bridges". This festival is a significant tribune from which the poetry word, its human messages and the power to connect and ennoble the people - echoes to the world every year.
Within this manifestation there is an International poetry library with books from all participants so far, as well as an important documentation of the International poetry archives.
The "Struga Poetry evenings" with its highest international poetry homage “the Golden wreath”, as well as with numerous other high prizes and honours, have made the poetry word and the poetry messages become known. The "Struga poetry evenings" are a real holiday for the town and for all the enthusiasts of poetry every year, and at the same time it became a bridge between the literature meridians of the world. Therefore, due to this manifestation, Struga can be found in all poetry maps in the world and became a synonym for poetry throughout the world.

REVIEW OF FOLK DRESSES

The Review of folk dresses is a cultural manifestation that was established in 1971 and its aim is to present the heritage of the folk dresses and folk embroidery of our nation and ethnical groups that live here.
The review is a tourist manifestation with traditional character and it is being held each year in the first half of August. The review is of a competitive and entertainment-musical character. The defile on the streets of Struga and on the side-walks along the river Crn Drim is a special experience for the guest. The manifestation consists of a show where the following folk dresses are presented: boys’, girls’, groom’s, brides, children’s, seniors’ and other types of dresses of all nationalities who live in Macedonia.
The entertainment-musical part of this manifestation consists of a presentation of: folk songs, folk dances, traditions, folk proverbs performed by folk-art associations, groups and interpreters who play folk instruments.
The exhibition of folk dances and embroidery is an additional manifestation which presents folk dances and embroidery from Macedonia.

STRUGA MUSICAL AUTUMN

The famous manifestation "Struga Musical Autumn" is being held each year in the second half of September. International symposiums and concerts of spiritual music are being held within this manifestation. This manifestation presents us the Macedonian religious music, which is part of the vast cultural heritage and at the same time, is a confirmation of the Macedonian continuity and identity through the centuries.

KENGE YEHOO

The festival of stylized folk songs and dances "Kedge Yehoo" was established in 1922. The headquarters of the festival is in Struga. The festival is being held every year at the end of July or at the beginning of August according to the program.
Folklore-cultural associations from Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo and other countries from Europe and the USA that perform stylized folk songs and dances participate on this festival. Since the opening of this manifestation, over 200 folk groups and over 6000 amateurs and professional artists from all over the world participate on this festival.