The Hasi Association and the Hasjane Diaspora have argued at a public meeting in Tirana that they deserve to be a separate municipal unit due to the special historical values that their area carries.
"So far there has been no official statement about this municipality, but precisely because there is no official statement, fear exists. It would be a sin for all this liberation of values, which explode with the best energies, to be interrupted ," said Kujtim Morina, Chairman of the Patriotic Association 'Hasi'.
"We never want Has to be emptied, weakened, especially when faced with territorial challenges. This is a consequence that could tragically cause even more Hasjans to leave. On the contrary, our goal is to do everything to prevent leaving and to strengthen our connection with our homeland," said Uran Derri, coordinator of the 'Hasjane Diaspora'.
They have also received support from the co-chair of the territorial reform, Luciano Boçi.
"We must increase the number of municipalities, not only to preserve Hasi, but to also place on the map those territories that deserve it, have their own historical and cultural identity and should exist as such," said Boçi.
At this meeting, the tradition and culture of this region were documented with photos and historical evidence, where the British ambassador to Tirana, Nicholas Abbott, was also present.