Albanian dance k'cimi of Tropoja draws new generation

For decades, choreographer Skender Haklaj has been on a mission to pass on this traditional dance to younger generations. And he's succeeding: More and more young people in Albania are learning the k'cimi of Tropoja.

Usually accompanied by drums, the k'cimi of Tropoja is performed in groups or by couples who never touch throughout. It symbolizes the flight of the eagles, strength and endurance.

But the k'cimi of Tropoja isn't just becoming better known in Albania. In 2024, UNESCO added it to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.