First issue - PTPI Skopje newsletter
December 10, our chapter was involved in the first flash mob performance of the famous Michael Jackson song “Beat It” in the capital city, Skopje. More than 130 young people participated in this event, which was co-organized by our chapter to celebrate the international volunteerism day.
Flash mob events are organized all over the world: a group of people assemble suddenly in public, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, and then disperse. This was an unusual thing to see in our city, a true novelty. It was performed at two locations in the center of the city and drew a lot of attention and positive comments.
During the preparatory month, all the participants met several times and rehearsed the well-known and recognizable choreography. The participants were not only from Skopje, but also from other cities, including Kumanovo, Kavadarci, and Bitola.
“The rehearsals lasted 3 weeks, practicing twice a week. Many young enthusiasts attended and learnt the choreography quickly and eagerly awaited the performance. We were very well accepted by the passers and the media and received a lot of positive comments,” said Hristijan Prodanov, one of the coordinators of this event and member of the youth organization, “creACTive.”
Due to the good performance and excellent reviews of the flash mob, the dancing group was invited to present their admirable performance again at the Faculty of Philosophy and also during the campaign “Read everywhere” at Macedonia Street.
“This was my first time to participate in this kind of an event. It was an incredible experience, to be part of this. We had so much fun during the rehearsals, and the feeling to perform in front of a huge excited crowd is simply amazing,” said Benjamin Xhaferi, a participant and also a vice-president of the PTPI chapter.
“Having fun, dancing, meeting new people, performing in front of a big crowd, I’m so happy and proud I took part in this event, doing something unusual and different,” said Liljana Naumova, a participant.
Jana Magdeska and Ivana Nacevska, members
Flash mob events are organized all over the world: a group of people assemble suddenly in public, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, and then disperse. This was an unusual thing to see in our city, a true novelty. It was performed at two locations in the center of the city and drew a lot of attention and positive comments.
During the preparatory month, all the participants met several times and rehearsed the well-known and recognizable choreography. The participants were not only from Skopje, but also from other cities, including Kumanovo, Kavadarci, and Bitola.
“The rehearsals lasted 3 weeks, practicing twice a week. Many young enthusiasts attended and learnt the choreography quickly and eagerly awaited the performance. We were very well accepted by the passers and the media and received a lot of positive comments,” said Hristijan Prodanov, one of the coordinators of this event and member of the youth organization, “creACTive.”
Due to the good performance and excellent reviews of the flash mob, the dancing group was invited to present their admirable performance again at the Faculty of Philosophy and also during the campaign “Read everywhere” at Macedonia Street.
“This was my first time to participate in this kind of an event. It was an incredible experience, to be part of this. We had so much fun during the rehearsals, and the feeling to perform in front of a huge excited crowd is simply amazing,” said Benjamin Xhaferi, a participant and also a vice-president of the PTPI chapter.
“Having fun, dancing, meeting new people, performing in front of a big crowd, I’m so happy and proud I took part in this event, doing something unusual and different,” said Liljana Naumova, a participant.
Jana Magdeska and Ivana Nacevska, members