Gent Hazizi, a group of Albanian actors and comedians, have confirmed their participation in the “Shqip Up Comedy Festival 2026.” The group will also be performing at the festival’s Keln, Germany location. The announcement followed the posting of a video on the festival’s Facebook page, which showcased the group’s comedic style. The performance featured playful humor in the Albanian language, responding to audience interactions with a lighthearted approach to challenges.
During the video, a member of Gent Hazizi commented on the initiative, stating, “I think it’s a great idea to have a play in Germany.” The comedian then engaged the audience with a question, delivered in German, attempting to translate the Albanian expression “janë plakat” – referring to roadside advertisements – and inquiring if Germans understood the reference. “I’m trying to write some jokes in German, but it’s difficult… because here in Albania it’s cold and it’s April,” the comedian explained, referencing the Albanian idiom. “We say ‘janë plakat,’ but what do they say in German?
For example?”
