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Dust

Dust

By on May 14, 2012 in Culture, Film

A Macedonian Film by Milcho Manchevski telling two tales of redemption set a century apart.

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Asterfest 2012

Asterfest 2012

By on May 14, 2012 in Festival, Film, News, What's On

This year’s Asterfest International Film Festival will take place from 25-29 May in Strumica, under the motto Odyssey 2012. Celebrating short films from around the world.

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Itar Pejo

Itar Pejo

By on May 14, 2012 in Culture, Literature

Itar Pejo is perhaps one of the most famous Macedonian folk characters. According to Macedonian tradition, he comes from the village of Mariovo, near Prilep.

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Arhangel

Arhangel

By on May 14, 2012 in Culture, Music, Uncategorized

Arhangel is one of the best known Macedonian alternative rock bands.Their music is inspired by the social and political changes of the 1990s.

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Te molam ne plachi (Please Don’t Cry)

Te molam ne plachi (Please Don’t Cry)

By on May 13, 2012 in Culture, Music

This song was released by the Macedonian band 4Play. A young lady decides to break up with her boyfriend, and she says it is because she hurts him all the time.

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May Opera Evenings 2012

May Opera Evenings 2012

By on May 13, 2012 in Culture, News, What's On

The 2012 edition of the May Opera Evenings at the MOB mark the 40th year of this fixture on the Skopje city cultural scene.

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Trajko Prokopiev

Trajko Prokopiev

By on April 25, 2012 in Culture, Film, Music, People

Trajko Prokopiev (1909-1979) was a famous Macedonian classical music composer and conductor.

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Kiril Dzajkovski

Kiril Dzajkovski

By on April 25, 2012 in Culture, Music, People

Kiril Dzajkovski is a renowned Macedonian musician and composer, author of both film and theater music.

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Moccasin Making

Moccasin Making

By on April 23, 2012 in Culture, Traditions

For years, moccasins were a good, comfortable choice for foot protection against the elements, sold by local artisans who made them by hand in their shops.

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Before the Rain

Before the Rain

By on April 23, 2012 in Culture, Film

Before the Rain (1994) is a Macedonian film by director Milcho Manchevski. It is a highly acclaimed production, with over 30 honors including many for best film.

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