7 minutes agoThe George Kastriot Memorial is placed in Tuz in Malta
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(2 years ago)The mention of Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastriot Skenderbeu was placed in the central square of the Tuzi municipality in Montenegro with cultural ceremonies and in the presence of citizens of Montenegro, from the entire Albanian space and exiles from the United States. One of the initiators of the prestigious national hero, former official [...]
One of the initiators of the prestigious national hero, former local official and current deputy chairman of Montenegro's Parliament, Nikolla Camaj, said Gjergj Kastriot will be proud of the Brad's Bratilla of John Luli, where it blends in with Malta's efforts over the centuries to achieve national freedom.
This is a special day not only for Malta, but for all Albanians wherever they live. We have Gjergon Kastriot Skenderbeun in front of Bratilla, where the first flag rose for the first time after the death of payback. It's true a big thing, and I want to thank every person who's placed either a pebble in this magnificent” project, Camaj said, reports VOA.
The chairman of the National Council of Albanians in Montenegro, Faik Nika, noted that the inauguration of the monument resurfaces Gjergj Kastriot's values as a guide of the Albanian nation, the archhero and the inspiration of their resistance.
For Albanians in Montenegro, it is a very important and momentous day for Albanians in Montenegro who are endangered by assimilation. The symbol of the inauguration of the monument in Malta is a sign of the development of Albanians and reinforces joining the national identity and values for which we are proud of”, Nica said.
Meanwhile, the representative of US exiles' associations, Shdrek Gjlaj, who contributed to the establishment of the monument, regards the event as a big holiday for Albanians everywhere.
“Merrated Malesia and all the highlanders wherever there are the monument of the Kestrooti Blvd, which is being established today and to enjoy it from generation to generation”, said Jolaj, chairman of the Great Mountain Association in Detroit.
After Tuzi's split from the Podgorica Community and the creation of a new municipality, the Assembly of this city unanimously approved the decision to set up September Skenderbeu, which was a permanent community dream in this area.
Gjergj Kastriot's long-awaited memorial was realised in co-operation with the Albanian diaspora from the United States, while the Republic of Albania financed the new square. / VOA
