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Mother Teresa statue and
Albanian Garden Dedication

Albanian Cultural Garden Dedication
and visit from President Bujar Nishani
Page 3
September 22, 2012




Baftjar Zeqaj, Mayor of Cleveland's Sister City of Fier in Albania, spoke at the dedication of the new Albanian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.

Fier Albania Mayor Baftjar Zeqaj

Fier Albania Mayor Baftjar Zeqaj


Fier Albania Mayor Baftjar Zeqaj


Fier Albania Mayor Baftjar Zeqaj





Anila Nicklos, delegate to the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation, spoke at the dedication of the new Albanian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio. Ms. Nicklos gave some history of Albania and spoke of its people and how she is proud to be Albanian-American.

Anila Nicklos speaking at Albanian Cultural Garden

Anila Nicklos


Anila Nicklos speaking at Albanian Cultural Garden


Anila Nicklos speaking at Albanian Cultural Garden





Anila Nicklos speaking at Albanian Cultural Garden


Councilman Jeff Johnson spoke on behalf of Cleveland City Council at the dedication of the new Albanian Cultural Garden.

Councilman Jeff Johnson

Councilman Jeff Johnson





Sheila Murphy Crawford, President of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation, welcomed the Albanian Garden to the family of Gardens.

Sheila Murphy Crawford, President of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation,

Sheila Murphy Crawford





Sheila Murphy Crawford



Sister Judith Ann Karam, President, Sister of Charity Health Systems spoke about Mother Teresa.

Sister Judith Ann Karam

Sister Judith Ann Karam





Sister Judith Ann Karam and Dona Brady



Sister Kathleen Ryan representing Bishop Richard Lennon and the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, spoke about Mother Teresa at the dedication of the Mother Teresa statue in the new Albanian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio.

Sister Kathleen Ryan

Sister Kathleen Ryan





The grandfather of Iliaz Vrioni was present on November 1912 and was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence of Albania. He was recognized at the dedication of the new Albanian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.

Iliaz Vrioni

Iliaz Vrioni





Iliaz Vrioni and Dona Brady

Iliaz Vrioni and Dona Brady


Asim Datta, president of the Federation of Indian Community Associations (FICA), was born in Calcutta 'in the shadow Mother Teresa'.

Asim Datta

Asim Datta





Mother Teresa of Albania - The person beyond the image
by Kleida Spirollari


Albanian Cultural Garden Dedication Main Page - Page 1

Albanian President Bujar Nishani - Page 2

Albanian Cultural Garden - More dignitaries - Page 3 (this page)

Albanian Garden Dedication and Mother Teresa statue Unveiling - Page 4

Entertainment at Albanian Cultural Garden Dedication - Page 5

Faces in the Garden - Page 6


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