{"id":5778,"date":"2026-06-23T14:17:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iwabogdani.org\/?p=5778"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:17:22","slug":"world-congress-of-poets-2026-pristina-kosovo-the-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iwabogdani.org\/sq\/world-congress-of-poets-2026-pristina-kosovo-the-program\/","title":{"rendered":"World Congress of Poets 2026. Pristina &#8211; Kosovo. The program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>WORLD CONGRESS OF POETS 2026<\/h1>\n<h2>Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo<\/h2>\n<h3>September 25\u201330, 2026<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>SYNOPSIS OF THE PROGRAM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Congress of Poets 2026 will be held in Prishtina, Kosovo, from September 25 to 30, 2026, bringing together distinguished poets, writers, translators, scholars, and cultural representatives from around the world. The Congress aims to promote intercultural dialogue, literary cooperation, and the universal values of poetry as a bridge among peoples and cultures.<\/p>\n<h2><em>September 25, 2026 (Friday)<\/em><\/h2>\n<h3><em>Arrival and Official Opening Ceremony<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Arrival of international delegates and poets at Prishtina International Airport.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer and accommodation at the official Congress at Emerald hotel.<\/li>\n<li>Registration of participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>19:30 \u2013 Official Opening Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Venue: Exclusive Hall of the Congress Hotel.<\/li>\n<li>Welcome addresses by organizers and distinguished guests.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction of participating delegations.<\/li>\n<li>Cultural and artistic program.<\/li>\n<li>Reception and networking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><em>September 26, 2026 (Saturday)<\/em><\/h2>\n<h3><em>Poetry and Peace in the World<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Breakfast at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>10:00 \u2013 International Literary Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Venue: Faruk Begolli Theatre, AAB College, Prishtina.<\/li>\n<li>Theme:\u00a0<strong>\u201cPoetry and Peace in the World.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Presentations and discussions by international poets and scholars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Special Session<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Conference and cultural presentation by the Chinese Delegation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>13:00 \u2013 Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Hosted at AAB College.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Free time for participants to visit:\n<ul>\n<li>Historical monuments of Prishtina<\/li>\n<li>Museums<\/li>\n<li>Cultural and heritage sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>19:30 \u2013 Official Congress Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><em>September 27, 2026 (Sunday)<\/em><\/h2>\n<h3><em>Literary Excursion to Historic Prizren<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>9:00 \u2013 Departure by bus to Prizren<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1<\/strong><strong>1:00 \u2013 International Poetry Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Venue: Main Square of Prizren.<\/li>\n<li>Open-air literary gathering featuring poets from participating countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>13:00 \u2013 Lunch in Prizren<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Guided visits to the city&#8217;s cultural and historical landmarks:\n<ul>\n<li>Prizren Fortress<\/li>\n<li>Sinan Pasha Mosque<\/li>\n<li>Orthodox Monastery<\/li>\n<li>Historic Old Town<\/li>\n<li>Other heritage sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Return to Prishtina by bus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>19:30 \u2013 Dinner at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><em>September 28, 2026 (Monday)<\/em><\/h2>\n<h3><em>Poetry in Nature \u2013 Gadime Marble Cave<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>10:00 \u2013 Visit to Gadime Cave<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>One of Kosovo\u2019s most remarkable natural monuments, internationally known for its rare marble crystal formations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Poetry Readings Inside the Cave<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Selected readings by 20 poets in the unique natural setting of the cave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>13:00 \u2013 Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>At a major restaurant near Prishtina.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Evening Gala Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Presentation of literary awards, recognitions, and special distinctions.<\/li>\n<li>Cultural performances and artistic program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><em>September 29, 2026 (Tuesday)<\/em><\/h2>\n<h3><em>Poetry among the Rugova Mountains<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Morning Departure to the Rugova Mountains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>12:00 \u2013 International Poetry Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Venue: Natural Amphitheater of Rugova.<\/li>\n<li>Readings by 20 selected poets from different countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Award Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Presentation of honorary titles, literary distinctions, and special recognitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>15:00 \u2013 Lunch in Rugova<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>20:00 \u2013 Farewell Dinner in Peja<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Cultural evening featuring local traditions and international friendship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Return to Prishtina<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Transportation by bus to the Congress hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><em>September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)<\/em><\/h2>\n<h3><em>Closing of the Congress<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Breakfast at the hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Farewell meetings and networking among participants.<\/li>\n<li>Official closing of the World Congress of Poets 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Departure and transfer of delegates to Prishtina International Airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Congress Vision<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Congress of Poets 2026 seeks to celebrate poetry as a universal language of peace, understanding, and human dignity. Through literary forums, cultural encounters, poetic readings, and visits to Kosovo\u2019s historical and natural landmarks, the Congress will foster international friendship and strengthen the global community of poets.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WORLD CONGRESS OF POETS 2026 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo September 25\u201330, 2026 SYNOPSIS OF THE PROGRAM The World Congress of Poets 2026 will be held in Prishtina, Kosovo, from September 25 to 30, 2026, bringing together distinguished poets, writers, translators, scholars, and cultural representatives from around the world. 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