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Queen Teuta & the Illyrian Kingdom – the Ancien...

Queen Teuta ruled the Illyrian Kingdom of the Ardiaei around 231–227 BC and defied Rome. Her story, King Agron, Bardhyl, Gentios and the Illyrian roots of the Albanians.

Albanian Folklore Festivals: Logu i Bjeshkëve, ...

An overview of Albanian folklore festivals: the National Folklore Festival of Gjirokastra, Logu i Bjeshkëve in the Rugova region and the Sofra Dardane – plus traditional dress, music (Çifteli, Def)...

Albanian Christmas & New Year: Krishtlindjet, V...

How Albanians across all faiths celebrate Krishtlindjet and Viti i Ri: Babagjyshi i Vitit të Ri, festive feasts with baklava & sarma, diaspora reunions – plus the loveliest Albania gift...

Albanian Mother's Day: Festa e Nënës on 8 March...

Albanian Mother's Day (Festa e Nënës) is celebrated on 8 March. Learn all about the customs, the meaning of the Albanian mother and the loveliest gift ideas – from eagle...

Albania Keychains & Small Gifts – Presents Unde...

Small Albanian gifts under €10: keychains with the double eagle, UÇK & Adem Jashari, bottle openers, stickers, temporary tattoos & playing cards. Perfect for diaspora visits, party favors and celebrations.

Plis or Qeleshe – Is There a Difference? Names,...

Plis or Qeleshe – where's the difference? Most of the time both names mean the same white felt cap. We explain the name variants, the Kosova and Shqipëri models, emblem...

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