iso polyphony

Iso Polyphony: The Pride of Southern Albania

A traditional folk performance, which has been kept alive for centuries in our country: Iso polyphony. A way of singing where several voices synchronize and give an incredible expression of either mourning or joy. Those songs that we usually hear in the southern areas of Albania carry in themselves a very valuable cultural heritage. No [...]
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Albania or Shqiperi, Albanian or Shqiptar

Our country is widely known under the name Albania, our language Albanian, and us Albanians. There are many theories about the etymology of this name. However, we, do not call our country Albania. Instead, we say Shqiperi for our country, Shqip for the language, and Shqiptar for the people. These names are believed to have [...]
Vintage in Albania

Vintage in Albania

While getting older, maybe also a bit wiser, becoming more mindful about the environment and the growing trend of vintage in several bigger cities not only in Europe but in other countries as well, my interest of secondhand shopping increased. “We have vintage everywhere.” When I arrived in Albania…

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5 Fun Facts about Albania (part 3)

A few more facts about Albania, their people and mentality… Religion friendly country When exploring Albania, it might strike your attention that a catholic or/and orthodox church and/or a mosque can be found in the very same area of a city. During the communist period, all religions practices were banned.

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5 Fun Facts about Albania (part 2)

More facts about Albanian habits… Going for an evening walk During the day the streets seem a bit empty and abandoned. Well, of course, the heat doesn’t make it quite enjoyable outside, so the Albanians hide at work or home. As soon as it cools down in the evening, people get together to take a [...]
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5 Fun Facts about Albania

Albania’s most important characteristics are the language and Skanderbeg, well and the Mercedes Benz and probably the Raki as well. So, the following 5 facts explain a bit more about that and give a few impressions of the country and its people, which can make visitors and guests wonder.

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