VATA-MIKELI, Rovena (2026) KCIMI I TROPOJËS - NJË HISTORI SUKSESI DHE VLERË E RUAJTUR NGA UNESCO. ALBANOLOGJIA International Journal of Albanology, 13 (25-26). pp. 414-421.
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Abstract
Since December 2024, the Dance of Topoja (Kcimi i Tropojës) has become a member of a big world family, regarded as an intangible treasure protected by UNESCO. The Dance of Tropoja is closely connected to the spiritual heritage of the residents of Tropoja and the mountainous environment where this community lives. Regional ties play a special role, as this element, due to its widespread acceptance by society, has also influenced the inter-regional connection of the nation, often being used in family celebrations and always called: “The Dance of Tropoja”. The origins of this dance date back to ancient times. Its historical authenticity is supported by accompaniment with pre-musical elements. The ancient roots of “The Dance of Tropoja” are also evidenced by rhythmic-musical elements such as the sounds of stone on stone, stone on a fire board, and the clashing of two wooden spoons. These are pre-musical elements, and later, instruments like the gusle, flute, and much later, the cifteli (çifteli), were introduced. The structure of “The Dance of Tropoja” is unique, characterized by its scattered solo or individual performance style. There is no holding hands, neither shoulder to shoulder nor finger to finger. “The Dance of Tropoja” is performed in an organized chaos manner. The performance doesn't have a set direction from left to right or vice versa but is performed vertically, with a tendency to elevate from the ground towards the heights. Through promoting “The Dance of Tropoja”, the goal is to identify and showcase its elements, which include authentic indigenous features vital for the preservation and transmission of important aspects of ethnicity, such as language (communication), traditions, rites, and customs as part of the national identity.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Sep 2026 08:31 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Sep 2026 08:31 |
| URI: | http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/2550 |
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