Albanian Community in Croatia to Mark 28 November with a series of cultural, artistic and musical activities in Zagreb and Osijek, within the framework of celebrations for Albanian Flag and Culture Day.
The programme, organised by the Union of Albanians in the Republic of Croatia in co-operation with other Albanian associations and organisations, aims to promote history, traditions and national heritage, as well as the unification of Albanians living in Croatia.
The activities begin on November 15th, when representatives of the Association of Individual Albanians of the Homeland War in Croatia, Esad Kiki Colak and Tom Kacinari, will be invited to the public television show POsebno Gosovanje.
The same day, at 6:30 a.m., at the Albanian Cultural Centre in Zagreb, will be promoted the book “Nena Teresa and her Albanian people, by authors Don Ndue Ballabani and Dr. Tony Cooban, who will also be introduced in Croatian.
On 22 November, the Antunovic Hotel in Zagreb will be held the Ethnographic Festival justly from the Hasi region of Heritage Steps, where Albanian national clothing and traditions will be introduced.
The programme will continue on November 26th with the screening of the short film ‘%Invaliı, directed by Dibran Fulli, while the following day music will be organised with singers Sinan Vladaliu and Gentian Goyanni.
Under the activities, from November 28th to November 30th at the Stristofor Stankoviki Gallery in Zagreb will also open the women’s exhibition between tradition and freedom, which addresses the position and representation of women through art and culture.
The festivities will include the city of Osijek, where, at 18:00 on 28 November, the Association of Albanians in the Osijek-Baranja District will organise the manifesto of the Albanian Days of Culture and Travel.
The event will feature concert with singers Gentian Goyanni and Shaban Jetish, accompanied by the Acordite Orchestra. The concert will be held in the Novi Grad neighbourhood hall, while the entrance will be free.
Through these activities, Albanians in Croatia are marking the national holiday by uniting music, literature, film and cultural heritage, while organisers aim to promote Albanian traditions and identity in the new generations and Croatian society./Telegraphy/