TIRANA, May 9/ATA/ St. George’s Day is celebrated in Borje of Kukës, a holiday that marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring.
Gerta Duraku, the newly elected MP of the Socialist Party in the region of Kukës, as well as residents of the area were also present at the activities held on the occasion of this holiday.
Turned into a traditional celebration, on this day the young people of this village held horse races, sports matches, and danced the traditional dances of the area.
This holiday so beloved by the locals, in addition to the ritual character, the renewal of nature, has also acquired the character of the youth festival, becoming part of their lives.
St. George, this pagan holiday, is celebrated on May 6 according to the Gregorian calendar and marks the arrival of spring in the most festive way possible.
The feast of St. George unites Catholics, Orthodox and Muslims who believe that it brings joy and prosperity. Festive traditions are varied in each of the places where it is celebrated. /k.s/j.p/r.e/p.s./
