Preserving Arbëresh Culture: Art Installations Inaugurated in Casalvecchio di Puglia

Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Silda Anagnosti Çepe, attended the inauguration of sculptures and installations by internationally renowned artist Helidon Xhixha, an artist known for blending identity with artistry.
This event took place in the Arbëresh town of Casalvecchio di Puglia (Kazallveqi), gathering local officials and diaspora representatives.
Xhixha’s installations are part of the Land Art project. His work, deeply symbolic, celebrates cultural memory in open space.
During the ceremony, Deputy Minister, Çepe reaffirmed the Albanian government’s unwavering support for preserving the Arbëresh language, traditions, art, and customs, seen as rare proof of centuries-old endurance.
She underlined their value as strong cultural bridges between Italy and Albania and a meaningful contribution toward a more unified Europe rooted in shared heritage.
/a.p./




