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"Memory Alive in arts and multimedia" in Skrapar

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IDMC paid a visit to Skrapar. The documentary "Memory of a Country that Forgot to Forget" was screened at Kanione Hotel in the frame of Memory Alive project, following similar activities in other cities such as Tirana, Shkoder, Berat, and Gjirokaster.

Young people from Corovode and representatives of the Municipality of Skrapar attended the event. An opening speech was delivered by executive director of IDMC, Dr. Jonila Godole. For the next 30 minutes, the participants watched the film. Mr. Nuri Musabelliu told the young people of Corovode his family's experience with political persecution, whereas journalist Mustafa Nano helped them deepen their knowledge about the dictatorship. Interesting discussions between guests were moderated by Mr. Parid Teferiçi.

Corovoda youth admitted to having little interest in this part of the Albanian history. They also noted what they had been taught at school or through their parents and grandparents about it was not enough for a clear understanding of Albania's dictatorship. The documentary prompted them to ask and read more about the dictatorship in Albania.

Ms. Anila Basho, director of the Historical Museum of Corovode, emphasized the importance of acknowledging historical figures. The first part of this activity included a cocktail for all the participants, a visit to Skrapari's places of memory and museum, and later a visit to the Weapons Factory in Polican.

About the Guests

  • Mustafa Nano, born in Skrapar, is an Albanian political pundit. For over ten years he has been working as a journalist both in the press and television, collaborating with newspapers such as Shekulli, Korrieri and Shqip. He is the author of three books.
  • Nuri Musabelliu, son of a former politically persecuted family during the dictatorship in Albania. Previously a teacher, he now lives in Durres.
  • Parid Teferiçi, born in Kavaje in 1972, is an Albanian author and curator. From 1999‒2001, he served as head archivist at the library of the Don Calabria Institute in Rome, and in 2001 became curator of the visual arts section of the Cini Cultural Institute in Ferrara. His paintings have been exhibited in Italy. In 2005, he returned to Albania to run in the parliamentary elections as a candidate for the Republican Party in his native Kavaje. Mr. Teferiçi has published two volumes of poetry: Bërë me largësi ("Made from a Distance"), Tirana 1996, and Meqenëse sytë ("Since the Eyes"), Tirana 2003.