Festival “Mirëdita, dobar dan!“

27 Jun

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Today, after 2:00 p.m, The Youth Initiative for Human Rights received verbal notification from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Serbia regarding the ban on all events within the "Miredita, Dobar Dan" festival. The ban was formally communicated as an order to cease the gathering, initially verbally and then in writing, encompassing all the activities associated with the festival, both public events and those intended solely for participants.With this order, the MUP violated the Constitution of Serbia, specifically freedom of...

24 Jun

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One of the volunteers engaged in an NGO in Belgrade, an Albanian from Pristina, talks over the phone with her worried mom׃ "Don't worry, mom, I’m having a great time here." Another frightened teenager who had been refusing to go to Croatia for summer vacation with his parents, believing that he would be slaughtered there by the Ustashas, returned from a trip through Istria with completely different views.  It is so important for young people to travel; exchange programs, getting to...

07 Jun

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This year's edition of the "Mirdita, dobar dan" festival organized by Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR, Serbia), Civic Initiatives (CI, Serbia), and Integra (Kosovo), will showcase a unique blend of art, contemporary culture, and meaningful discussions that shed light on pivotal historical, as well as future-oriented themes, especially pertinent during this challenging period for Serbia-Kosovo relations. The entire program of the festival is available on the website. "Mirdita, Dobar dan is a unique platform for cultural exchange, as well as...

29 Mar

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The tenth jubilee edition of the "Mirëdita, dobar dan!" festival, a unique cultural event that has been organized in Belgrade and Prishtina since 2014, will be held from May 4th to 6th in Prishtina, with the presentation of the modern artistic, cultural, and social scene of Serbia and with raising critical issues concerning both the past and the future in times that represent a great challenge for Kosovo and Serbian society. Citizens of Prishtina will have the opportunity to get...

02 Aug

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The ninth “Mirëdita, dobar dan!” Festival will open on May 25 at 6 PM with an exhibition entitled “All of our tears,” while the festival programme will continue in several locations across Belgrade until May 28.  Organized by Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR), Civic Intiatives, Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst and the Integra NGO from Kosovo, this year’s festival “Miredita, dobar dan!” will merge contemporary art and culture with some of the most important questions concerning the past and the future of...

25 Sep

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From September 19 to 22, the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR), in partnership with Integra NGO, Civic Initiatives, and the Human Rights Education Youth Network (HREYN), hosted a residential workshop titled “What did we inherit?” at Endžio Hab. This unique gathering brought together young artists and cultural professionals from Kosovo and Serbia, providing a platform to delve into the complexities of their shared history and its influence on their artistic practices. Under the guidance of expert Andrej Nosov, participants engaged...

06 Sep

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On August 7, 2024, the partner consortium of project — “Mirrors Into Windows: Working for Peace with Arts” supported by the European Commission's flagship programme to support the audiovisual sectors and culture -  “Creative Europe”  met in Prishtina to discuss project developments. The partners addressed the consequences of the ban on the “Miredita, dobar dan!” festival by the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia and its implications for related activities. Representatives from Integra NGO (Kosovo), Youth Initiative for...

07 Jun

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29 June, 21:30, Ljubimac (Cetinjska 15) Erleta Kadrija, a DJ based in Prishtina, is renowned for her fervor for vinyl and her distinctive blend of funk, disco, and house music, imbuing each of her sets with a special charm. Drawing inspiration from her diverse travels, Erleta infuses her performances with the rich tapestry of sounds and cultures she encounters along the way. ...

07 Jun

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June 29, 19:30, Koska Bar, (Dobračina 59)  Vera is a middle-aged sign language interpreter, who leads a well-structured life: a wife to a renowned judge, a supportive mother, and a caring grandmother. Her serenity is disrupted by her husband's unexpected suicide followed by an unwelcome, menacing parade of relatives who claim to have ownership over their village family house.  When the tendrils of an underworld scheme begin to surface, Vera’s world will face danger and seem ready to collapse. Fear and...

07 Jun

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June 29, 11:30,  Prostor Miljenko Dereta  (Dobračina 55) The aim of debate is to address the post-war legacy that is built upon pillars of affective political, social, and cultural narratives that are centered on nationalistic agendas, negation of the violent past, and ethnic-nationalist post-war identity formation. The panelists will explore instances of successful cultural and artistic collaboration and exchange amidst the hostile environment . While dialogue is frequently confined to the political arena, it extends beyond it, and the significance of such...

07 Jun

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June 29, 11:00, Prostor Miljenko Dereta (Dobračina 55) Azem Deliu, a young writer born in 1996 in Skenderaj, earned his degree in Albanian literature from the University of Prishtina. He garnered recognition for his debut poetry collection, "The Funeral of Rain" (2013). Renowned Polish author Piotr Smolinski was extended an invitation to Kosovo as a guest artist, where he encountered a post-war mentality reminiscent, at times, of the challenges his own country faced following the collapse of communism. Deliu will personally introduce his...

07 Jun

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June 27 , 21:30, Dorćol Platz "La Fazani" embodies the artistic persona of Arber Salihu, a composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer hailing from Prishtina. This accomplished composer, recognized for his music in film and theater, boasts numerous awards and has contributed to several albums with various bands. Since 2022, Salihu has been driving the creative force behind "La Fazani," delivering a unique blend of hip-hop, rock and roll, Albanian folk, and African rhythms. Their musical tapestry is adorned with vibrant lyrics, often...

07 Jun

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June 29, 17:00, Endžio Hab (Dobračina 4) At the age of 23, Ermira Murati, known as Orange Girl, has already built a strong artistic presence and made a significant social impact with her paintings, murals, and activist projects.  With the exhibition "KiSS", Murati deconstructs the semiological meaning of the kiss, pointing out the importance of the context for its interpretation. History records the kisses that follow painful partings, but it also portrays the kiss as both an act of brotherhood and betrayal. ...