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Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival

The Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival is like a big party where people from different places get together to share their traditional songs, dances, costumes, and stories. It's like how we have show-and-tell at school, but instead of sharing toys or drawings, they share things from their culture.

Imagine everyone coming to your house with their music instruments, colorful clothes, and happy faces, all ready to tell you about their traditions. They come from all over the country and even around the world to celebrate their culture and learn from each other.

They dress up in their traditional costumes, which might have bright colors, unusual patterns, and funny hats. Then they start singing or dancing to music that might sound different from what you're used to listening to. They might even show you some funny or cool moves that you can try doing with them.

Sometimes they also tell stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. These stories might teach you a lesson or make you laugh. They might even have puppets or masks to show you what the characters in the story look like.

Overall, it's a big celebration of diversity, where people can learn from each other and appreciate the different cultures that make our world so interesting.