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Mar 9, 2018 · If you are planning to visit Albania in March, don’t miss the chance to celebrate one of the liveliest and most beautiful festivities in the country, Dita e Verës – in English, “Summer Day” – that takes place every year on March 14, in various cities throughout Albania.
- Francesca Masotti
Mar 14, 2024 · “Dita e Verës” finds its roots in ancient pagan traditions, dating back to Illyrian and Roman times. Historically celebrated on March 14th, this day symbolizes the rebirth of nature, the triumph of light over darkness, and the welcoming of warmer days.
Albania celebrates the lunar Spring Day, the so-called Summer Day (Albanian: Dita e Verës or Dita e Luleve), on 14 March, and in 2004 it became a national holiday. It is an old pagan practice, particularly popular in the city of Elbasan, Central Albania.
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Nov 4, 2022 · A colourful pagan celebration of Albania. Dates: March 14. See all. Summer day (Dita e Verës) is a pagan holiday stemming from Shkumbin (Elbasan). The town is famous for the temple of Mountain Muse or Zana Malit, known as the goddess of hunting, forest, and nature.
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Every year on March 14, Albanians celebrate the country’s largest pagan festival and one of the most important holidays in Albania, Dita e Verës, also called the day of summer, even if it is celebrated in the first days of spring.
Mar 26, 2020 · "Dita e Veres" is one of the oldest traditional day mostly celebrated in Elbasan. This festival origin is tracked to the temple of the Mountain Muse (Zana Malit) that was built near the city of Shkumbin (Elbasan).
