Thank you very much for this warm hospitality that we always find in Suhareka, we always find it in Theranda, dear citizens.
And, there is no better sight than the one of the children we have here sitting in the front row!
Congratulations to everyone!
Congratulations, dear citizens of Suhareka and all of Kosovo, this house of culture, and on this I agree with the Mayor, is also proof of the beautiful things that are achieved when we all join our forces.
Honorable Prime Minister Kurti,
Honorable Mayor Muharremaj,
Honorable Mrs. Bytyçi, dear Kimete and all of you family members of the freedom fighter, the independence fighter, the former Mayor, Ukë Bytyçi, truly a well-deserved name, truly a well-deserved name!
And, what a pride to see his grandson, the young Ukë Bytyçi here among us today, to continue his grandfather’s path together with all of you!
Honourable former Prime Minister Haradinaj,
Mayors of municipalities from Albania, Mayor of Preshevë,
Representatives of the Government, of course Minister Çeku,
Deputies,
Deputy Mayors,
Former Mayors of Suhareka,
Dear citizens,
I am truly very happy that today in Suhareka such a magnificent project is bringing us together, a project dedicated to culture.
Because culture is truly the mirror of a nation. It best reflects our past, tells history, but above all, shapes the future.
Through art, music, theatre, literature, sports, culture always has the power to unite us, but also to promote our state beyond borders.
For Kosovo, the role of culture has always been vital. During the time of captivity, you know how culture, art and sports kept us alive. During the war, it gave us motivation, and after the war, it gave us a sense of national identity.
Today, when we are an independent and sovereign state, alongside sports, culture is our best ambassador in the world.
It speaks the universal language of humanity – a language that truly needs no translation, just as the extraordinary voices of the girls we heard singing today did not need translation.
Today, culture speaks a universal language and shows the extraordinary potential of our young people. Therefore, in this wonderful facility, which also demonstrates cooperation between the central and local levels, the opportunities for cultural activities will increase not only for the Municipality of Suhareka, but for all of Kosovo.
Whatever we invest today in culture, respectively in improving infrastructure, will be returned to the municipalities and our state tomorrow as a benefit in the near future.
Therefore, the opening of the House of Culture, named after the freedom and independence fighter, the first post war mayor of Suhareka Ukë Bytyçi, marks the beginning of a transformative journey for your municipality.
In this House of Culture, our past, which is personified by the life and work of Ukë Bytyçi, will be wonderfully intertwined with our present and future, represented by these extraordinary children sitting in the front row today.
But this House of Culture will not only be a centre for cultural activities and arts, but also a place where the artists of tomorrow are produced, artists who will continue to brighten the face of Kosovo, as many ambassadors of art and culture have done so far.
Here, creativity will be encouraged, talents will be produced, all communities will be inspired and together they will promote our Kosovo on the global stage.
The future of Kosovo is truly bright when such projects are supported, and the potential for success is extraordinary, and it lies in each artist of our country.
With this house of culture, the right conditions have been created for a generation of artists who will not only elevate our country, but will also inspire future generations.
Kosovo has already taken its place on the global cultural map, which is why centres like this are the key.
By opening the doors of such cultural houses, presenting culture and sports and showcasing them around the world, we not only keep it alive, but also affirm our country and the potential of our extraordinary youth.
Therefore, let’s continue joint investments in our cultural centres and beyond, empowering them to promote the culture of Kosovo, to bring the world closer to us, as well as our cultural values closer to the world!
Suhareka, Kosovo, let’s enjoy the new House of Culture together!
Good luck to you, may you have only successes ahead!
Thank you!
