TIRANA, November 25/ATA/- Albanians living and working in Palermo, Italy are preparing to celebrate the 107th anniversary of Independence of Albania.
On the occasion of the 107th anniversary of Albania Independence, an event entitled “Pact between nations yesterday and today” will be organized at the Palermo “Palazzo Sant’Elia” on December 4, where several speeches on the common history of our peoples as well as important figures of the nation are expected to be delivered.
“These celebrations are an early tradition in Sicily,” Vincenzo Lombardo Shyti told the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) adding that, “Arbëresh people from across the region will join the celebration of the National Flag Day.”
“Work is underway to preserve and teach the Albanian language in schools, as provided for by the Italian Constitution, as well as we are handling with care the agreement between the two countries on acquiring pension rights in accordance with contributions, related to those performing work in Albania and Italy,” he said.
In attendance at the event taking place at the Palermo “Palazzo Sant’Elia” on December 4 will be many guests as well as dignitaries from Albania, Kosovo and Italy.//a.i/l
