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The Albanian community in New York was honored with the presence of American Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (known as AOC).
A video has been posted on the 'X' platform showing AOC dancing alongside children dressed in traditional Albanian costumes, becoming part of a typical Albanian dance.
The footage, shared on social media, has caught the public's attention and has been enthusiastically received by Albanians in America and beyond. The video shows Ocasio-Cortez, simple and smiling, following in the footsteps of Albanian children, as the Albanian and American flags wave side by side in the background.
She herself writes: I had a great time celebrating with our Albanian and Kosovar community...!
This symbolic gesture was experienced as a sign of respect for Albanian culture and for the contribution of the diaspora in the U.S. For the Albanian community in New York, the presence of such an important political figure is a special appreciation and a bridge that connects Albanian tradition with American reality.
On social media, many Albanians thanked AOC for its inclusion and for the way it honored their culture. Many comments described the video as a moment of pride for the diaspora, where children, through traditional dances and clothing, reminded America that Albanian heritage continues to be kept alive for younger generations.
This event once again demonstrates the strong role that Albanians have in social and cultural life in the US, as well as their close connection to traditions, despite their distance from their homeland.
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