TIRANA, February 21/ATA/- The carnival tradition in Gjirokastra, interrupted during the years of communist dictatorship, returned for the first time in 60 years to the stone city.
Schoolchildren, Gjirokastra citizens, but also visitors from other cities marched in the magnificent museum area wearing their colorful costumes bringing a fantastic atmosphere that drew everyone’s attention.
The municipality of Gjirokastra stated that, “This holiday is an early ritual that people used to organize when the seasons changed. Our ancestors turned it into joy, rites, songs, colors, masks, costumes and celebrations, winter getaways and the coming of spring. ”
Mayor of Gjirokastra Flamur Golemi said that, “We have restored to Gjirokastra an activity that has been missing for decades. From now on, we shall hold it annually”.
This celebration will last until tomorrow. The citizens can enjoy the food, drinks, entertainment, music that will end with the symbolic burning of a scarecrow in the city center./k.s/p.s./
