Day Red and Black: Albania marks 113 years of Independence

November 28th, 1912, marks one of the largest dates in history for Albanians around the globe.

In the lead with Ismail Kemal, five - year - old dreams of Macedonia came true.

This was also the product of Albanian efforts and wars to protect the land of the country and to form the independent Albanian state, where thousands of people were sacrificed and gave their lives for achieving that goal.

The act of declaring Independence was carried out by the Vlora National Assembly.

This decision opened the way for Albanians to gain their state and its undeniable right to be free and independent, along with nations and other peoples of Europe.

28 November 1912 marks a historic turn for the Albanian people, on the one hand because it ended the nearly five-year rule of the Ottoman Empire, on the other hand new political conditions were created to emerge from the great setback and faster economic, social and cultural development.

The declaration of Independence was a major victory for Albanians, even against the anti-Albanian policy of Balkan neighbours, against their goals and plans for Albania's full fragmentation.

The declaration of Independence and the establishment of the national flag in Vlora was a joint victory for all the Albanian people and for all the forces involved in the national liberation, rifles and pen.