LOKUM FEST Where: Bitola, NORTH MACEDONIA When: July Lokum Fest is a unique etno-fusion and world music festival, a three-day celebration of ethno-fusion and world music that holds a trade fair for creatives. The event’s home is an ancient, 15th century Turkish bazaar in Bitola. „Lokum” comes from an old custom: to have a co昀昀ee with your neighbours. This is a beautiful ritual of the Balkans, where people from di昀昀erent cultures, religions or classes can meet. 73

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