Cultural-Artistic Society “Josip Rela” is a main contributor to the culture of Podujevo. This dancing association was founded in 1966 and has represented Podujevo in different competitions. Its first initiator for the forming of this dramatic group was Bislim Aliu. Some of the famous members of the group were Dr. Abdullah Vokrri, Dr. Rifat Blaku, Mr. Bislim Aliu, Skënder Hyseni, along with others. “Josip Rela” has won a considerable number of prizes. “Teatri Ndryshe” The culture of Podujevo is also characterized through different festivals. One of these festivals is the "Teatri Ndryshe" International Festival. This festival was launched in 2009 and takes place during the summer. It is organized by the Management of Culture, Youth and Sport in Podujevo. Various theatrical groups from Kosovo, Albania, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other regional countries participate in this festival with their performances. "Teatri Ndryshe" usually is organized in the city theater and city square. Festival of Literature in Orllan Another popular and well-known festival not only in Podujevo, but in Kosovo as well, is the international Festival of Literature in Orllan. The Literature Festival was established in 2011 by the Batllava Lake, in order to unite various Kosovar artists, writers, musicians, and other artists from regional countries. Writers from the UK, Cyprus, Japan and Syria also take part in the daily sessions. The festival also offers live music performances. Sports Podujevo is known for its sporting tradition. Athletes from Podujevo have gone on to play for Kosovar teams as well as international clubs. In the early 1930s horse racing was a popular sport. Horse racing competitions were held under the patronage of the Fusha family. Jahja Fusha, the-then mayor of the municipality was regarded as a formidable athlete. The first football team was founded in 1928, and was named "Sloga". However, its existence was brief as it folded in 1931. KF Llapi is the oldest football club in Podujevo and it was founded in 1932 as a member of the Niš Football Subassociation. Its prominent footballers included Fadil Vokrri among others. In 2014 it became a part of the Football Superleague of Kosovo. There are two major football stadiums in Podujevo. Zahir Pajaziti Stadium hosts KF Llapo and holds 2000 seats. The other is located in Merdare, and has a capacity of 5000; it hosted the former club KF Hysi. Other smaller clubs also exist. Twin towns – sister cities Podujevo is