Discussion panel "Ruaj traditën, festo shqip"
A group of students from the Master Program of Science, the Journalism and Public Relations branch gathered at a round table, researchers and artists in the framework of the campaign "Ruaj traditën, festo shqip", to raise the awareness of the youth in preserving folklore. This campaign was initiated on the basis of a course assignment, in the Concept and Campaign Management subject.
Ph. D. Edlira Mali is also a student counselor during this project, which has orientated students in every activity.
The mainstay of the table was the risk of losing our folk heritage. Researchers have expressed concern over the difficulty of overcoming folklore from generation to generation. Referring to the holders, almost a voice all agreed on the fact that the bearers are losing, while we are also losing a cultural heritage.
The round table was moderated by well-known journalist Anisa Ymeri, who joined the students' campaign for delivering Albanian folk values and traditions, while student Beklie Koltraka presented the concept of the "Ruaj traditën, festo shqip" campaign for the participants.
Campaign manager student Donisa Perseku thanked all the participants for participation while celebrating the reasons for undertaking such a campaign, starting from the needs of our society to preserve their roots.
Rector of Bedër University College during his greeting speech congratulated the students on the organized activity. "Youth value, which grows and is nurtured with all components of that nation," he added.
During the conversation was also discussed about the extraordinary values of folklore and the importance of its inheritance. Prof. Dr. Rahim Ombashi gave a very precious message to all those present, pointing out the importance of this meeting. "We take such initiatives because we have the opportunity and above all feel responsibility for the future. Do not forget the Albanian lute, the tradition, without them it would be something that went without a spirit, "said among other things. Meanwhile, the renowned writer Doc. Dr. Agron Tufa focused on the special elements of Albanian folklore that make our roots deep and impressive to anyone who experiences them.
An important part of the meeting was the importance of the lute, referring to the recent events as well. The collector and instrumentalist Ermal Sela, seeing the lute placed on the table, said that three of them are authentic Albanian, thus making the difference between the Albanian and the Serbian lute. Among other things, he said that due to the massivization are being produced Serbian lute as being Albanian. On this occasion, two renowned music guitars who played their musical instruments, Jonuz Delaj and Gjin Peplokaj, were invited to the table.
Ethnology and Anthropology Armanda Hysa stated that true folklore is not found in folk festivals, but at family celebrations and weddings. Also, researcher Ilirjana Kaceli mentioned the historical events of importance for the inheritance of our culture.
Meanwhile Genc Kastrati, choreographer of the State Ensemble, talked about Albanian folk dances showing their peculiarities. "Balkan dances are characterized by dynamical feet, while in the Albanian dance moves every part of the body." He further adds the explanation of the word dance through the word arbëreshe waves, explaining respectively the sensation that the Albanian dance is dynamic and elegant.
While the former ballet dancer and choreographer Lindita Kaimi, besides the nostalgia for the contests of the past years, as well as the memory of the discipline and the care that dances served, brought to the attention and diversity of the Albanian folk costumes, as well as the changes that are present in very close villages.
The student campaign has been joined by the renowned ballet dancer of the Opera and Ballet Theater, Isida Mollaymeri, who has supported the students in the steps of organizing the activities.
The campaign will continue with a contest of dances, where all interested parties are invited to apply for participation. The winners of the first three places of the competition will have the opportunity to perform at a grand concert with invited art personalities as well as other awards.
Cooperation Agreement with Zhejiang University of Science and Technology
During these days, the Rector of the Bedër University College, Prof. Gjana met with the president of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, where they discussed about a potential partnership between the two universities.
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is an institution of higher education founded in 1980, located in the historic and picturesque city of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, one of the most prosperous provinces in China. ZUST is a multidisciplinary university with focus on engineering including science, art, economics, management and education. ZUST's development is closely related to it’s international cooperation. ZUST, since it’s inception, has entered into collaboration with Germany and is now an important platform for technology education and cooperation between Zhejiang Province and Germany. To date, ZUST has successfully established formal cooperation with over 50 universities in Germany, the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Belgium, Romania and so on. ZUST is still making further strides in developing international co-operation in the fields of exchange of academic staff and students, research and study programs.
Rector of the Bedër University College, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Gjana and President of the Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Prof. Ye Gaoxiang signed a co-operation agreement on November 28, 2018.
The agreement between the two institutions includes:
Exchange of academic and administrative staff
Exchange students in Bachelor and Master programs
Organizing joint research projects and publications
Collaboration and exchange of resources and staff with regard to library services and other similar services.
Exchanges and other academic collaborations in the field of education.
Presentation of the campaign: "Save the tradition, celebrate as Albanians"
The students of the Master Program in Communication Sciences, Bedër University College, presented the sensitizing campaign: "Save the tradition, celebrate as albanian".
Attending the event were the Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences, Prof. Assoc. Dr. Rahim Ombashi, Head of Department of Communication Sciences, Dr. Erlis Çela, who expressed their appreciation for the initiative of master students to undertake an intrigue campaign to preserve Albanian folklore.
Pedagogy of the subject, Edlira Mali, who is also co-ordinator of the campaign, gave a reflection of campaigns over the years, noting the awareness of the society on the issues raised.
The campaign was presented to the students of Bedër University College and not only, with the documentary of director Adela Peeva, "Whose is this song?"
Under the moderation of student Donisa Perseku, the activity reflected the idea of the campaign and its main purpose for raising awareness for the preservation of our roots. The campaign will continue in the coming months with a series of activities with the center of Albanian folklore.
Bedër agreement with Zhejiang Normal University
In the framework of expanding international collaborations, Bedër University College signed a cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Normal University (China). This university is among the top educated institutions in China and world-wide. In addition to local language programs, the university offers many study programs in English.
Zhejiang Normal University is located in Zhejiang province, one of China's most economically developed provinces.
This university has 19 colleges (faculties), 4 campuses, about 35,000 students and about 1580 members of academic staff.
The agreement was signed by the Rector of Bedër University College, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Gjana and Deputy Zhejiang Normal University President of International Relations, Prof. Dr. Zhang Genfu. Both institutions will have the co-operation to develop projects in areas of common interest. Universities agreed to exchange academic staff, organize seminars and conferences, as well as various scientific projects.