What connects Switzerland, Macedonia, ecology, recycling and clean environment? Sound of green festival. Velenovela is going to party at the festival and will explain where to store the trash.
As one of North Macedonia's most significant partners in natural resource management, the Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with Pakomak and Makstil, is organizing the Sound of Green festival this Friday (30.08.2024) at the Youth Cultural Center (MCC). The event will kick off at 19:00 with the opening of an exhibition titled "CleanTech - Swiss Solutions for Protecting the Environment." This exhibition will showcase innovative solutions in waste management, sustainable agriculture, conservation of natural resources, and the application of circular economy principles in water management. Some of these solutions are contributions from Switzerland’s private sector, while others come from the Swiss cooperation programme with North Macedonia.
Switzerland, recognized as a leading example in Europe for achieving high environmental
standards, aims to convey a key message the festival:
It is the responsibility of the entire
society—from state institutions to the private sector and civil society—to inspire and equip
young people to tackle today’s environmental challenges. Switzerland in North Macedonia
has actively supported youth engagement over the years through formal education
processes, civil sector mobilization, startups, and more.
Following the exhibition, the festival will continue with a few musical performances starting at 20:30, featuring artists from both North Macedonia and Switzerland. Entry to the event is a symbolic gesture toward environmental awareness: a single empty plastic bottle, an empty can, or an installed Pakomak application. The lineup includes performances by the North Macedonian band Moira, as well as Igor Dzambazov and Guru Hare. From Switzerland, the stage will be graced by Orfia and DJ Alex Nantaya.
This exhibition and concert are part of the broader celebration of 30 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and North Macedonia, with Pakomak and Makstil as the main partners.
Listen to Orfia:
Donna Alexia Nantaya Zamaros (DJ Alex Nantaya): At 26, DJ Alex Nantaya is at the peak of her career, performing on some of Switzerland’s biggest stages like Nordstern, D! Club, and Le Zoo/Usine. With a background in music conservatory, her groove techno sets have made her a standout in the electronic music scene.
Listen to DJ Alex Nantaya:
Check out Moira:
Watch Igor Dzambazov and Guru Hare:
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