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SUMMARY:Albanian Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a global spring celebration with friends – on the eve of the Albanian spring festival Dita e Verës. Celebrate the coming of spring with us at Stamford’s renowned Çka ka Qëllu\, a rare museum-style restaurant featuring incredible Albanian cuisine. \nÇka ka Qëllu’s head chef has curated a special tasting menu designed exclusively for guests of the World Affairs Council. Drinks are included. \nJoin us for an evening of great company and indulge in excellent Albanian cuisine and traditions. \nAbout the evening\nWhen: Thursday\, March 13th | 6:00PM – 8:00PM\nWhere: Çka ka Qëllu | 15 Clark St\, Stamford\, CT 06901\nTickets: $95 Members | $110 Non-members | Space extremely limited\, RSVP now \nReserve your spot today \n\n\n \n\nDita e Verës\nDita e Verës\, the Albanian spring festival\, is one of Albania’s most important holidays and the country’s largest pagan festival celebrated on March 14th. Dita e Verës translates to “Summer Day\,” and has been celebrated throughout Albania for centuries. \nLearn more about the history of Dita e Verës and the culinary traditions around it: Summer Day (Dita e Verës) 2025 in Albania \n\nAbout Çka ka Qëllu\nÇka ka Qëllu restaurant offers a modern selection of popular dishes and desserts inspired by the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine\, highlighting the best of Albanian and Kosovan traditions. \n“Owner Ramiz Kukaj\, who is originally from Kosovo\, said after opening two Çka ka Qëllu locations in New York City…he wanted to introduce his culture to the people in Stamford\, a city that reminds him of Europe.” – Stamford Advocate \nThe owner of “ÇKA KA QËLLU” was inspired to open his restaurant when his son asked him where he could take his friends for authentic Albanian cuisine. After years of collecting 18th and 19th-century Albanian artifacts to decorate the space\, Çka Ka Qëllu is now one of the most unique restaurant/museum experiences in the city. \nLearn more: Çka Ka Qëllu  \n\nSponsored by\nMcCarter & English \n\nMission Partners\n \n  \nMark & Linda Caplan\nDonna Collins\nSusan & Peter G. Kelly\n  \nSupport global engagement in Connecticut by contacting CEO Megan Torrey about sponsorship opportunities. \n\nStay Globally Involved\nBecome a member or renew today. As a member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut\, you can get exclusive access to events and travel opportunities\, build relationships with local leaders and global dignitaries\, and join our community of global citizens. Let us bring the world to you.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/albanian-spring-celebration/
LOCATION:Çka ka Qëllu\, 15 Clark St\, Stamford\, CT\, 06901
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