Skopje Creative Festival

The Skopje Creative Festival, held at Cafe Bookva in Skopje, North Macedonia, on August 12, 2023, was a dynamic celebration of young talent across various artistic categories, including art, film, dancing, singing, and poetry. Organized by a team led by YES Alumnae Nikolija Zlatevska '23, Isidora Stefanoska '22, Emilija Krstevska '22, and American Corner volunteer Tara Xheladin, who is also a YES finalist, the event provided an inclusive platform for emerging artists, music bands, poets, and creative minds.

With over 150 attendees, including local residents, friends, families, and Americans living in N. Macedonia, the festival successfully lived up to its mission to foster creativity and collaboration among young talents in the region.