TIRANA, March 14 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama visited on Sunday the handicraft fair opened in the city of Elbasan on Summer Day.
During his visit to the fair, Prime Minister Rama showed a keen interest in the handicrafts and other products exhibited by the local artisans of Elbasan.
The mayor of Elbasan, Gledian Llatja, said that “this fair showcases the handicrafts of Elbasani region, certified organic products, fruits, traditional clothes, as well as the best extra virgin oil that is mainly exported to Italy. “Unlike what we thought before, our oil goes to Italy now.”
Rama and Llataj stopped at the stand of a young man who, in addition to studies, develops his passion for beekeeping which has expanded into production of honey-based items.
“He has started to produce skin creams and has received a subsidy from ARDA for beekeeping measure,” Llatja said.
He also touched on cultivation of medicinal herbs, which is on an upward trend.
Visiting the stand of woodworking artisans, Llatja said that the old masters are scarce in number but we hope that the young generation will continue the tradition.
“The original weavings from the area of Shpat are in great demand. We have offered to the local weavers a showcase space at the Ethnographic Museum to sell their crafts,” Llatja said.
Llatja emphasized that in Elbasan we are trying to promote the tradition of rose cultivation.
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