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Këngë dhe Valle: Albanian Music, Dance and Traditions
Iso-polyphony, the lahuta, the çifteli, valle and the xhubleta: the Albanian traditions UNESCO recognises, and what to listen for.
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Albania and Kosovo: Places Every Albanian Family Should See
Butrint, Berat, Gjirokastër, Krujë, Theth, the Blue Eye, the Vjosa, Prishtina and Prizren: the places worth the trip home.
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The Albanian Language: 10 Facts Every Albanian Should Know
Its own branch of Indo-European, Gheg and Tosk, 36 letters, a sentence from 1462 and a book from 1555: ten facts about shqip.
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16 Famous Albanians You Might Already Know
Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, Bebe Rexha, the Belushi brothers, Ismail Kadare, Tie Domi and more: famous names with Albanian roots.
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The Albanian Holidays Calendar: Albania, Kosovo and the Diaspora
Public holidays in Albania and Kosovo, Albanian Alphabet Day, Flag Day and the movable dates for 2027, in one easy calendar.
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Mother Teresa (Nënë Tereza): From Skopje to Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje to an Albanian family, Mother Teresa became Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Her life, her honours and how she…
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Skanderbeg: The Story of Albania’s National Hero
From Ottoman hostage to the commander who resisted for nearly 25 years: the story of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, the eagle on his flag and…
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Albanian Food Every Diaspora Kid Knows
Byrek, tavë kosi, fërgesë, flija, bakllava, trileçe and more: the Albanian dishes and drinks at every family table, and what to say before you…
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Everyday Albanian Phrases (With Easy Pronunciation)
The Albanian phrases you will use most: greetings, family words, table talk, celebrations and love, with simple pronunciation for English speakers.
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Albanian Gift Guide: The Dates Worth Celebrating
Kosovo Independence Day, Dita e Verës, Flag Day and more: the Albanian dates worth celebrating, with gift ideas that mean something.