“Balkan rug” festival was held in the period from September 28th till September 30th 2012, in v. Shishkovci, Municipality of Kjustendil, Republic of Bulgaria. The three-day event was enriched with cultural-art program with traditional songs and dances typical for Macedonia, Bulgaria and Serbia.  The festival of Balkan rug, folklore and crafts, gathered all traditional colors of Balkan people in one colorful rug, woven of mutual thoughts and interests and released from the carriage of the Balkan history. Rural Development Network of Republic of Macedonia together with its member organizations attended the event promoting the Macedonian culture and tradition.