Recently, the vocal group “Music Soul” from the Citizen Association “Vnimanie” from Gevgelija, returned from their trip to the Italian city of Rimini. This visit was made possible with financial support from the “ZAEV – One Society for All” Foundation, enabling their participation in the 21st International Competition – Music Festival “Rimini Fest.”

Under the guidance of vocal pedagogue and Association coordinator Maja Zafirova, the young vocalists from “Music Soul” achieved remarkable success, securing seven awards in a competitive field that included participants from Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Georgia, Romania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia. In solo performances, first place was awarded to Biljana Dueva, Slobodanka Arnaudova, and Angela Zafirova. Ivana Kokolanska, Anja Pop-Kostova, and Anastasia Zafirova earned second place. In the group performance category, Slobodanka Arnaudova, Biljana Dueva, Angela Zafirova, Anja Pop-Kostova, Ivana Kokolanska, Anastasia Zafirova, and Gloria Zafirova achieved first place in the septet competition. Coordinator Maja Zafirova received a diploma as a vocal pedagogue.

Our foundation continues to support young groups and individuals who nurture, promote, and celebrate Macedonian culture and tradition, both domestically and abroad. We encourage other foundations, organizations, and socially responsible companies to follow in the footsteps of the “ZAEV – One Society for All” Foundation.