The attraction of the Vjosa valley, in the waves of the program "La Regina Blu"

There are not a few foreign portals, the press, but also televisions and special individuals, who have expressed themselves with superlatives about the beauties of Albanian nature. Not too far in time, but two days ago, the Italian state TV RAI-3, would give the documentary dedicated to the river Vjosa and the valley of the same name, named; "LA REGINA BLU". Encouragement for the broadcast of the documentary about the small river Vjosa, as one of the most special rivers in Europe, called some time ago; "its blue vein", it was protected by UNESCO as a very other facilities in Albania. The world has many large rivers, which are distinguished by many distinctive features, such as length, amount of water, use for navigation, fishing, for practicing various sports, for irrigation, etc. But our little Vjosa is a river not only of amazing natural beauty, but also of pure water, which keeps its blue color throughout its course until it reaches the Adriatic. The television documentary of the RAI-3 channel interweaved the features of the river, with the landscape of the mountains that go down to its banks, but above all the acquaintance with the traditions of the population of the territory of Përmet, which stands out for its ethnotype and social life. cultural. Of the 8 most beautiful places in Albania, which stand out for their special attractions, such as Shkodra, Tirana, Kruja, Durrësi, Berati, Gjirokastra, Apollonia and Riviera, recently a special place has been taken by the Vjosa river valley , for the features that distinguish it from all other rivers. It is not for nothing that foreigners appreciate Albania as one of the countries of natural wonders in the Balkans. inviting them to become part of the adrenaline of tourism, both in the summer and winter seasons. For these and other qualities, Albania continues to remain one of the favorite destinations for tourists, for the beaches with the clear water of the Riviera, the beauties of the valley of Valbona, Theth, etc. Until yesterday we talked about the city of Korça, as one of the clean and cultured cities, we will not be wrong at all to say that with the steps of change that Përmeti has made, in infrastructure, in social services, in guaranteeing life of people, where there are no conflicts and criminal lawsuits for any type of problem, has surpassed all the cities of Albania. The situation with the panorama of changes in Përmet speaks for this, the visitors and foreign tourists speak, where in a random meeting at the JOAN hotel, they told us without reservation that this is the most favorite city in Albania. This opinion also comes out in the documentary provided by RAI-3, where it talks about the life of the people, expressed in their calmness and wisdom, which distinguishes them from other parts of Albania. One of those features was the Orthodox Easter holiday, with the observance of rites in a quiet way and more culture. But the documentary couldn't help but bring to the screen the culture of the gazina with the dishes of the local tradition, especially the traditional pie, which is used massively in the southern regions, just like pizza in Italy. In one of those beautiful evenings, the characteristic clothing of the north-south Albanian regions would be demonstrated, about which the English writer Carls Harold Byron would write; "Albanians with their costumes make the most wonderful landscape in the world, would express during her travels in Albania in the years 1905-1909, the friend of the Albanians who felt more than anyone, the great pain caused by the Balkan wars, the British writer Mary Edith Durham. In her anthropological writings about life in the Albanian lands, stopping in Përmet, she would write; "It is said that Dutch housewives are the cleanest, but it seems to me that the Albanians of the south surpass you". Below she would continue to describe Përmet, saying; "The city is clean, well-built, very nicely located by the blue Vjosa. It has 7,000 inhabitants, three mosques and three churches, a Christian girls' and boys' school, and a Muslim boys' school, with spring greenery and wonderful people, seemed to me one of the most beautiful places in the world". But the city of many-colored roses, which you find not only in flower gardens and parks, but also in the courtyards and surrounding walls of every house, adding even more charm to the city. Roses and many flowers are the love of the world of these people, who are characterized by calmness, wisdom, culture, as well as qualities and virtues that have not been killed in centuries. Going deep into history, we learn that this city has existed since the VI-VII century, while as an administrative center it was created in the century. of the XV. According to Ottoman records, the city of Permet in 1432 had 42 houses. In the later years after the First World War, in 1930 there were 140 houses with 3,000 inhabitants. Although during the Second World War it burned and flooded 4 times, its inhabitants were able to survive, preserving intact the values ??inherited over the centuries. But the territory of Përmet with its rare natural beauties, it cannot be separated from Hotova Fir, Këlcyra Gorge, City Stone, Ujët e Black, the healing waters of Bênja, the canyons of Langarica, the beauties of Dhëmbeli mountain and the hole of Cilikojka. But above all, the oracles of the giant constellation of brothers, Abdyli, Naim and Samiu, who sacrificed everything to lay the foundations of national culture, were born in this region. Their work illuminates even more the attraction of the Vjosa valley, raising its name even higher: "La Regina Blu". who sacrificed everything to lay the foundations of national culture. Their work illuminates even more the attraction of the Vjosa valley, raising its name even higher: "La Regina Blu". who sacrificed everything to lay the foundations of national culture. Their work illuminates even more the attraction of the Vjosa valley, raising its name even higher: "La Regina Blu".