The model Beniada Nishani, invited this Saturday to "S'e Luan Topi", recalled the difficult moments of emigration to Italy in the 90s.
The model was only three years old when she boarded a speedboat with her mother, while her father was waiting next door. Although he doesn't remember much, Beniada recounted how the boat hit the rock, endangering the passengers.
"We left with only a bottle of water and a panini, because there were a lot of us and the ship shouldn't have a lot of weight. I remember the noise of the police, the helicopter, there were many checks when we arrived in Italy. I remember the boat hitting a rock. When we came to Italy, dad welcomed us, who had prepared all the things for me and mom."
The beginning was difficult, but thanks to my parents I have beautiful memories, she said.
"The beginning was difficult. The parents suffered the most from the emigration part. As a child, I have only beautiful memories. Dad worked all day, made a two-hour journey. Yes, I have beautiful memories. When mom and dad were at work, mom would come. Or I hung out with the neighborhood women, we played cards. I grew up with my grandmother, aunt, in a big tribe".
Another difficult moment for the family was the mother's pregnancy, said Beniada, as the parents had a dilemma as to how they would manage, as they had no documents.
"It was a delicate moment, because we still had no documents. I was 6 years old. Mom and Dad were afraid they wouldn't make it. Difficult moments have passed. Dad was afraid if we would make it. Mom was strong and told dad you have my side, you chose me as your bride, I chose you and everything will be fine and Albano was born".