Albanian cultural customs, traditions, festivals, and etiquette, one custom or term per card.
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- Besa
- The Albanian code of honor and word of trust, a foundational cultural value
- Kanuni i Lekë Dukagjinit
- The Kanun, a traditional code of customary law from northern Albania
- Oda
- The traditional guest room in an Albanian mountain house, reserved for hospitality
- Mikpritja
- Hospitality, considered a sacred Albanian value
- Iso-polifonia
- Traditional Albanian polyphonic singing from the south, recognized by UNESCO
- Fustanella
- A traditional pleated white skirt-like garment worn by men
- Qeleshja
- A traditional white felt cap worn by Albanian men
- Xhiro
- The evening promenade, a common social custom in Albanian towns
- Dita e Verës
- Summer Day, a traditional Albanian spring festival celebrated on March 14
- Kalaja e Krujës
- The Castle of Kruja, associated with national hero Skanderbeg
- Skënderbeu
- Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu, Albania's national hero who resisted Ottoman rule
- Bakllavaja
- A sweet layered pastry with nuts and syrup, popular at celebrations
- Byreku
- A savory pastry filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables
- Rakia
- A strong traditional fruit brandy, often homemade
- Dasma shqiptare
- The traditional Albanian wedding, known for elaborate celebrations
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