Prime Minister Edi Rama, who is continuing today, the second day of his visit to Calabria, was honored with the honorary citizen title of Vaccarizzo Albanese, in the country where Arbëresh culture is a precious stone of history and tradition.
Prime Minister Rama was received in a special welcome ceremony by Mayor Antonio Pomillo, who, while handing over the title, said, among other things, that the awarding of the Honorary Citizen Title to Prime Minister Rama "represents an act of gratitude and appreciation for his commitment, leadership his and his extraordinary contribution to the development of Albania. it is a solemn gesture that shows the deep connection with the Arber community."
For his part, Prime Minister Rama thanked for the hospitality, as well as for the title of "Honorary Citizen".
"I thank everyone for this very warm reception, which honestly makes us feel at home", said the Prime Minister, as he addressed a greeting to the entire community of Arbers, as well as to all those Albanians who settled in this region, in the last decades, after the fall of the communist regime in Albania, being better integrated, thanks to their work and the support given by the local authorities.
Then, Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by his wife Linda Rama, visited the Museum of Arbëresh Costumes, which contains clothing from different Arbëresh communities, but where traditional Albanian clothing such as jubleta, clothes from Zadrima are also exhibited. , Vlorës, etc.