Albania gained independence from the Ottoman Empire a century ago. I believe it wasn't long before the Embassy of Albania was set up in Abu Dhabi.
So the 100th anniversary of Albania's independence turned out to be a very special occasion indeed to mark their first reception here in the UAE.
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| Voilà! |
Yesterday I went to a Ukrainian reception (in Abu Dhabi of course) and I was feeling pretty exhausted today. But since this was the very first reception organised by the Albanian Embassy, I felt obliged and thought I should duly attend.
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| Fried Scampi |
I have no idea as to how big or small the Albanian community here in the UAE. The reception was a low-key affair with fewer attendees compared with receptions of other Embassies.
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| Albanian Flag on the Left. |
I wondered if it was because the Embassy was very new and not many people may have been informed, or simply because their community is still a tiny minority. After all, Albania is a country of just 2 million people.
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