Dance

Vallja e Tropojës

Albania

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Vallja e Tropojës is a traditional Albanian folk dance originating from the region of Tropojë in northern Albania.

“K’cimi i Tropoja” –the dance that endured over centuries and kept the Albanian identity alive, has been officially declared part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
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Vallja e Tropojës is a traditional Albanian folk dance originating from the region of Tropojë in northern Albania.

01 · What it is
Dance

Live movement, rhythm, costume, or staged dramatic performance passed between generations.

02 · Where & name
Albania

Placed on record in Albania.

03 · How it is doing
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Documented in open cultural records, but no cited field assessment of its current vitality has been added here yet.

04 · Proof & reuse
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Vallja e Tropojës is a traditional Albanian folk dance originating from the region of Tropojë in northern Albania.

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Sources on this page place Vallja e Tropojës in Albania.

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Vallja e Tropojës is a traditional Albanian folk dance originating from the region of Tropojë in northern Albania. Known for its dynamic and rhythmic movements, the dance is an important cultural expression that reflects the history, social values, and traditions of the region. Traditionally performed by groups in a circle or line, it is accompanied by traditional Albanian instruments. As a testament to its importance, the Vallja e Tropojës under the name of K'cimi dancing of Tropojë has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in December 2024.

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Vallja e Tropojës is Albanian folk dance, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 1

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