BSK students represent Kosovo well in oratory competition in Bulgaria.

12 April 2019

Gerta Shkodra, Erza Lalinovci, Leart Saliu and Margarita Bërbatovci participated in the Balkan Voices competition, which was held for three days in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Two of the students participating in this competition, Gerta and Erza were ranked fifth and sixth, respectively, out of a total of 110 competitors coming from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania and Romania.

The BSK students said the race was extremely competitive, but their preparation and dedication led them to the finals where they managed to receive winning prizes. They also added that this experience has enabled them to meet new people and be exposed to different cultures in the surrounding countries.

The speeches of the BSK students, Erza and Gertë, which were very well received by the professional jury of the American and Bulgarian representatives were; “Being a girl in Kosovo” and “Why does a caged bird sing”.

The oratory competition was held at the American University of Bulgaria’s campus in Bulgaria.