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State Archives exhibit rare Migjeni documents to mark his 115th birthday anniversary

TIRANA, October 13 /ATA/ – To mark the 115th birthday anniversary of Migjeni, the renowned Albanian poet Millosh Gjergj Nikolla, known by his pen name Migjeni (1911–1938), the General Directorate of Archives opened an exhibition of documents highlighting the writer’s life and his contribution to Albanian literature.

The event took place at the “Migjeni” Theatre in Shkodra, where numerous citizens, students, and enthusiasts of culture and literature had the opportunity to view manuscripts from the poet’s creative process, excerpts from his work “Free Verses” and poems covering various themes.

A special section of the exhibition was dedicated to archival materials documenting the history and activities of the “Migjeni” Theatre over the years.

The exhibition featured manuscripts of poems such as “Song of Youth”, “Autumn on Parade, “A Sleepless Night” and “Two Lips; a formal request submitted by Migjeni to the Ministry of Education for a two-month leave of absence from teaching to undergo medical treatment; a government decision regarding the proposal to award Migjeni the title “Teacher of the People”; and a report on the repatriation of Migjeni’s remains to Albania. /j.p/r.e/p.s./