TIRANA, March 25 /ATA/ – A new cultural and recreational center dedicated not only to memory, but also to the creative spirit, opened its doors in the village of Fishte, Lezhe Municipality, the birthplace of the Franciscan friar and poet Gjergj Fishta, one of Albania’s most prominent cultural figures.
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited the new cultural centre, which features for artistic and literary residency programs for both local and international artists and writers, exhibitions, creative sessions, and cultural events.
The government head said that the project includes not only the cultural centre building, but also construction of a three-km long road that leads to the house of Franciscan friar Gjergj Fishta, the greatest and most influential figure of Albanian literature in the first half of the twentieth century.
Coming from Italy to attend the opening ceremony, Fishta’s granddaughter expressed her gratitude to the Prime Minister for implementation of the long-awaited project.
The cultural centre project in Fishte is part of the “Cultural Itinerary – Fishta’s Footsteps,” a project that invites everyone to discover the life and works of Father Gjergj Fishta through an exciting cultural itinerary.
Fishta’s Footsteps -Cultural Itinerary project includes restoration of Mesi Bridge (Ura e Mesit) over the Kir River in the north-western Albanian region of Shkoder, the lighting of castles in Durres and Lezhe, restoration of Gjergj Fishta’s museum house.
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