TIRANA, October 21/ATA/ With its characteristic aroma and unique taste, the chestnut remains a symbol of the generosity and hospitality of Tropoja people.
Today, in the city of Bajram Curri there was held the “Chestnut Festival”, a beautiful tradition that promotes local products and the unique values of the area.
The representatives of institutions, farmers, entrepreneurs, artisans and many visitors participated in this activity and shared the festive atmosphere and pride in the natural wealth of Tropoja.
As part of the festival, there was organized a fair with traditional products and dishes prepared with chestnuts, as well as with local handicrafts, creating new opportunities for cooperation and trade for local producers.
Mayor of Tropoja Rexh Byberi emphasized in a post on social networks that, “The chestnut of Tropoja remains a valuable agricultural asset with high bio-genetic values and a direct impact on the economic development of the community.”
“Promoting local products is and will remain a priority, to strengthen the farmers’ economy and to turn this natural asset into a strong point of our identity,” said Byberi.
Tropoja chestnut ecosystem is the largest in the Balkans. It consists of a cultivar with high bio-genetic values and in addition to its impact on the local economy of the area, the Tropoja Chestnut Massif is also an attraction for nature tourists. /k.s/a.f/r.e/p.s./
