TIRANA, June 8 /ATA/ Arsi Bako was crowned the winner of the Spring Festival with the song “To lose”.

This highly anticipated competition marks the revival of the activity on Albanian Radio-Television following a twenty-year break.

The winning song secured victory with 260 points, drawing 60% of its total from the professional jury. Herva Novaku claimed second place earning 242 points, while Jet followed in third place with 174 points.

The festival’s highly anticipated return was a magnificent musical celebration that bridged competitive energy with deep nostalgia, welcoming back legends of the Albanian music scene.

Icons who wrote the history of the Spring Festivals took the stage, including Aleksandër Gjoka, Frederik Ndoci, Irma Libohova, Rovena Dilo, Eneda Tarifa, Jonida Maliqi, Dashnor Diko, Adhurim Demiri and Renis Gjoka, who performed their songs that became hits.

Singer Bleona Qereti and actor Nik Xhelilaj hosted the Spring Festival at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, delivering an event that was highly acclaimed by the spectators. /r.e/p.s./