Opening Ceremony of “Tirana European Youth Capital 2022”

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In a special event for young people, the National Youth Congress of Albania organized the opening ceremony of “Tirana European Youth Capital 2022” (Tirana EYC 2022). The ceremony was held on February 4, 2022, at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana.

Around 3000 participants, 22 delegations from the region and Europe, national and international institutions, ambassadors and young people became part of the event.

The opening words at the ceremony were addressed by the Executive Director of the National Youth Congress Mrs. Dafina Peci and CEO-General Coordinator of Tirana EYC 2022 at the National Youth Congress Ms. Aspasjana Kongo.

“Young people share with us this journey. We have received over 1,000 applications from young people from all over the country and their ideas will turn into a colourful calendar of activities and opportunities”, – said Ms. Peci.

 “Tirana has received the title of European Youth Capital since the first application submitted to the European Youth Forum. For the first time this title comes to a capital city and for the first time this program has an extension throughout the country”, – announced Ms. Kongo.

The speeches were followed by messages from the board member of the European Youth Forum Mr. Thomas Matthew, Ambassador of the European Union to Albania H.E Mr. Luigi Soreca, Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj, and Minister of State for Youth and Children Ms. Bora Muzhaqi.

“Each one of you has the opportunity to change the world. This is our moment, our time, this is our day, and this is our year as a European Youth Capital. I am very thankful to all of you who worked hard during the last three years in achieving this amazing title.” – said Mr. Veliaj.

The opening ceremony also welcomed messages from young people from all over Europe who sent their congratulations for this year where Tirana holds the title of European Youth Capital. An important moment was the video message of the famous artist, Dua Lipa, who invited all young people to become part of the activities. 

The National Youth Congress in full cooperation with the municipality of Tirana implement in 2022 a macro program with fantastic opportunities, numerous initiatives and activities that focus on youth. The program aims to empower youth by creating new opportunities and giving it a European dimension.

To follow the livestream of the opening ceremony event for Tirana, the European Youth Capital for 2022, please click here.

Department of Public Relations and Marketing for Tirana European Youth Capital 2022, National Youth Congress of Albania

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