Plisi is the autochthonous chapel that has accompanied Albanians since the Pelasgian-Illyrian times to the present day. Plisi, or as it is popularly known by other names: qeleshe, kësulë, qylah, qylaf, is so named depending on the Albanian regions. Together with our language and traditions, the plisi is a symbol of the Albanian national identity… Continue reading The five thousand year history of Plis
Language, culture and history are an entity that takes on primary value among those living in the Diaspora. For almost two years, the online platform “Mëso! Shqip” has managed to best combine these elements to enable the learning of the Albanian language and the recognition of our culture for children and adults in the United… Continue reading 4 reasons why “Mëso! Shqip” is the right platform to learn the Albanian language
The Albanian-American who emigrated from Montenegro to the United States at a very young age, says that the road to success was not easy at all. Drita Popovic now a very successful entrepreneur says that success is not achieved overnight, and that it takes a lot of work, dedication and focus. “As an… Continue reading Drita Popovic, Albanian-American successful entrepreneur
Six years ago, pride surged through the hearts and veins of Albanian-Americans as they watched then-Albanian President, Bujar Nishani, unveil a statue of Mother Teresa in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. Hundreds of people had gathered for the ceremony outside the Catholic Church of St. Athanasius, where the figure of the founder of the Missionaries… Continue reading A Street in Brooklyn Will Soon Be Named “Mother Teresa”
The society “Malli i Memedheut” (Motherland Craving) was the first Albanian association created in the USA. This society which became an example for many other Albanians in the Diaspora was founded on January 1, 1906 at the home of Thanas Viso Mborje in Buffalo New York. Part of the foundation of the society were the… Continue reading “Malli i Memedheut”, The First Albanian Association In US Founded In 1906
Pranvera Hyseni was only 4 years old during the war in Kosovo, when a package from the United States of America came to her house. Inside the package was a toy and a postcard sent by an American woman, Thelma Archer, who had sent gift packages to children around the world as part of “Samaratian’s… Continue reading 23 Years later, Pranvera Hyseni met the American woman who send her a card and a toy during the war in Kosovo
The Albanian-American artist Hana Noka, who has been living in the United States of America for years, said that these days she received a letter from President Joe Biden. The letter was a response to the letter she sent to President Biden some time ago, through which she thanked him for the help given to… Continue reading Albanian-American Hana Noka received a letter from President Biden
At home, on the road and on the train – despite the different locations, Fjolla Rraci has the same cause in mind. Born and raised in Kosovo, Rraci has been working with people with disabilities for years. Although she initially developed her activities in Kosovo, now Fjolla lives kilometers away from her birthplace, where she… Continue reading Fjolla – the voice of persons with disabilities in Kosovo and USA
Harvard University will offer the teaching of the Albanian language at six levels, for the academic year 2022-2023. Harvard is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Influential people have studied there, ranging from US presidents such as: John Adams, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, George Bush and Barack Obama, to the owners… Continue reading From this academic year, the Albanian language will be taught at Harvard University in six levels
1 in 600 girls in America during 2020 were named with the name Madeline. Although it is located miles away, one of the most common names in America is also known in Kosovo. Madelina Geci was named so by her parents. The motive behind it is one and only: gratitude to the former American secretary,… Continue reading Kosovars remember the US contribution through names, 32 boys in Kosovo bear the name Clinton
