The multicultural festival “Celebrating Our Similarities” has opened in Prishtina, highlighting the culture, history, and contributions of the Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities in Kosovo.

As part of the festival, organizers presented the KRAH Mobile Museum, which uses personal stories and experiences to encourage reflection on respect, understanding, and coexistence among communities.

The opening ceremony was attended by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, acting Minister of Culture Saranda Bogujevci, and representatives of participating institutions and communities.

Organizers stressed the importance of promoting cultural diversity and strengthening intercommunity dialogue, describing both as essential values for social cohesion and development in Kosovo.

The festival aims to raise awareness of the cultural heritage of the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities while fostering inclusion, appreciation and mutual respect in society.