Zoom-in: The spirit of tradition alive
Across Europe, vibrant festivals breathe life into centuries-old traditions, blending the past with the present in a celebration of culture, heritage, and art. From the rhythmic beats of traditional dance to the delicious flavours of local cuisine, these events offer a sensory journey to the heart of each country. Whether it's through music, historic venues, or handicrafts, these festivals are a testament to the richness of European identity.
Join us as we explore the most captivating festivals that keep the spirit of tradition alive, inviting you to experience the true essence of Europe.
Les Musicales de Normandie 2024
26 July - 31 August 2024 | Rouen, France
Come and discover the region of Normandy through music and landscapes! The festival Les Musicales de Normandie invites you to 40 concerts in some of the region's most outstanding sites. The association's objectives are to provide access to culture for all, and to promote the heritage of Normandy and its musical heritage.
Photo credits: Les Musicales de Normandie's Facebook page
Štrukljifest / Festival of Slovenian dumplings
1 September 2024 | Rečica ob Savinji, Slovenia
The Slovenian Dumpling Festival will take you on a sensory journey to Slovenia! Its aim is to preserve the national heritage through music and strudel. While bringing culture closer to a younger audience and foreign guests, it shows that Slovenians have a lot to offer Europe. Come and experience a unique Slovenian adventure!
Photo credits: Štrukljifest’s Facebook event page
ETNO FEST TARACLIA IN MOLDOVA
14 September 2024 | Taraclia, Moldova
The Ethnocultural Festival "Unity through Diversity" will showcase their 23rd edition in September.
This event brings together people from different ethnic groups in Moldavia and its surrounding areas to present their cultures. You will discover traditional music, dances, cuisine, crafts and much more.
It is a unique platform to foster intercultural dialogue and understanding, and to highlight cultural diversity and its preservation.
Photo credits: Etno Fest Taraclia’s Facebook page
BALKANFEST Kosovo-Multi-ethnic festival of cultural heritage
28 September - 6 October 2024 | Prizren, Kosovo
This Autumn will be the 9th edition of Balkan Fest, the largest MULTI-ETHNIC FESTIVAL of cultural heritage. Every year, Prizren welcomes over 5,000 people from all nationalities of the Republic of Kosovo to keep away from forgetting and to promote cultural heritage - folklore dance, old original folk and traditional songs of the population which live in Kosovo and Balkan. It’s the perfect time to discover in depth the Balkans and its surroundings: Albania, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Turkey, Greece, Montenegro and Bulgaria...
Photo credits: Balkanfest’s Facebook page
Varaždin Baroque Evenings
20 September - 2 October 2024| Varaždin, Croatia
Join the Varaždin Baroque Evening Festival! This event is of great importance for Croatian musical baroque heritage, as it encourages research, performance and preservation of Croatian Baroque works. The festival is also a place to think the importance of heritage preservation thanks to scientific conferences with topics in the field of culture and music, which is attended by the greatest cultural and musical experts from Croatia and Europe.
Photo credits: Varaždin’s Baroque Evenings Facebook page
