Awards Ceremony
Attend the closing concert and award presentation honoring top folk musicians
Festival of Folk Instruments and Songs "Pece Atanasovski"
Фестивал на народни песни и инструменти „Пеце Атанасовски“
Prilep, North Macedonia
May 30 - 31, 2026ExpectedSource
Each summer, the village of Dolneni near Prilep celebrates Macedonian folk music with a festival named for the master bagpiper Pece Atanasovski. Players of traditional instruments and singers gather to keep the old village music alive, in a celebration, running since the 1970s, of the country's deep folk heritage.
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Day of the Gajda (Bagpipe)
Observe demonstrations of bagpipe music and learn about instrument-making
Opening Parade of Participants
Watch a vibrant procession of folk musicians and dancers through the city streets
Around 20:00
Where it happens
Рудина
Prilep, North Macedonia
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Dress for the setting
Traditional clothing (optional)
Read the local rhythm
Learn basic dance steps/waltz repellents
Ask before close-up photos
Follow directions from organizers and local performers. Guests may be invited to join circl...
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Festival of Folk Instruments and Songs "Pece Atanasovski"
Фестивал на народни песни и инструменти „Пеце Атанасовски“
Prilep, North Macedonia
Each summer, the village of Dolneni near Prilep celebrates Macedonian folk music with a festival named for the master bagpiper Pece Atanasovski. Players of traditional instruments and singers gather to keep the old village music alive, in a celebration, running since the 1970s, of the country's deep folk heritage.
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May 30 - 31, 2026Expected dates
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Rooted in the village of Dolneni (Prilep), this festival highlights the local community’s identity as a center of bagpipe tradition. Organizers have noted that Dolneni was once “the cradle of bagpiping” and the festival’s return to “its roots” on the Orthodox feast Spasovden reinforces that identity. The event now includes workshops and a “Day of the Gajda” to honor the instrument’s UNESCO listing, underscoring continuity wit...
Key moments to know
Awards Ceremony
Attend the closing concert and award presentation honoring top folk musicians
Day of the Gajda (Bagpipe)
Observe demonstrations of bagpipe music and learn about instrument-making
Around 20:00Approximate
Opening Parade of Participants
Watch a vibrant procession of folk musicians and dancers through the city streets
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Traditional clothing (optional)
Read the local rhythm
Learn basic dance steps/waltz repellents
Ask before close-up photos
Follow directions from organizers and local performers. Guests may be invited to join circle dances or workshop...
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May 30 - 31, 2026
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City / Area
Prilep
Macedonian Cultural Region
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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