a somewhat traditional dasma

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Last week my wife and I underwent the joy and the ordeal of an Albanian wedding. Of course we have been married for 2 years, but the "first" wedding feast took place in Germany and except my parents none of my other Albanian relatives could attend. We gave them the chance now, and though it wasn't a wedding, the purpose - my wife's and my own family meeting and celebrating the deliverance from their offspring - was fulfilled. We celebrated in Makalbania near Durres, and among the guests were "celebrities" like Ali Kastrati and Gerti Bogdani.
To my relief my parents in law really enjoyed it despite the obvious cultural differences. At some points they were a little shocked, esp. when they were served the lamb's head as an honour.
I'm esp. proud of my wife who merged easily with the culture by dancing and eating like a "nuse" should.

It was a joy.
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Andrew said…
sounds lke fun... thats what we miss here in scotland... ok you might look good in all the kilts, but where is the sheep's head!

(or maybe you should rename the blog... marriage with meat... on second thoughts, maybe not!)

All the best!
12 June, 2007
Sean K. Robinson said…
Congratulations to the two of you. We wish you all the very best! Two years in - when are the children coming? :-)
24 September, 2007
Anonymous said…
I just came across your blog, Juli! It is great news, all the best to you two. And your blog is really good, keep working on it!

Alles gute zum jubileum (I hope that my deutsch spelling was correct, I am still in the process of learning ;)
23 October, 2007
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