TIRANA, November 11/ATSH/ – The International Scientific Conference “The Vlachs of Albania in the Balkan Context” concluded its proceedings at the Academy of Sciences of Albania, featuring the participation of researchers from within the country as well as from various international scientific and academic institutions.
The conference addressed the history, language, identity and cultural heritage of the Vlach community, putting it within the broader context of historical and cultural relations in the Balkans.
On the second day, discussions centered on the Vlach language, interlingual contact and standardization processes, alongside themes of collective memory, mobility and architectural, archaeological, and musical heritage. Particular emphasis was placed on Voskopoja, highlighting its role as one of the most prominent civic and cultural centers of the 18th century.
In his closing remarks, while presenting the conference’s conclusions, Academician Pëllumb Xhufi noted that the Vlach community represents an invaluable asset to the history and coexistence in Albania, having made a significant cultural and social contribution to the Balkans. The initiative aimed to contribute to the further recognition and documentation of the history, language, and heritage of the Vlachs, as part of the cultural wealth of Albania and the Balkan region. /j.p/p.s./
