These three boys represent Tropoja. Sadly, the US Embassy still does not allow PCV or their US employees to visit because of blood-feuds. Though, most from my region say that these have generally stopped.
Gramsh is like Fushe-Arrez and was created by the communist government. They are not far from my training site south of Elbasan. Again, a variety of costumes by region.
Here is a glimpse of the parade down the street to the stage. Some groups are small while others are very large.
On the stage you can see that Albania is not out of a cookie-cutter. The dances, songs and music had a commonality, but some stong difference. I especially liked the girl who played the drum....don't think that was the tradition!!!
These three boys represent Tropoja. Sadly, the US Embassy still does not allow PCV or their US employees to visit because of blood-feuds. Though, most from my region say that these have generally stopped.
Gramsh is like Fushe-Arrez and was created by the communist government. They are not far from my training site south of Elbasan. Again, a variety of costumes by region.
Here is a glimpse of the parade down the street to the stage. Some groups are small while others are very large. 
On the stage you can see that Albania is not out of a cookie-cutter. The dances, songs and music had a commonality, but some stong difference. I especially liked the girl who played the drum....don't think that was the tradition!!!
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