Shestani Dance Concert and Musical Performance was held at Mercy College’s east Bronx campus at the Hutchinson Metro Center on Friday, December 4. The event was brought to the public by Buzuku and SH.K.A ‘Tradita,’ Ana e Malit Association, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and members of the Albanian American community. Pictured above, Steve Kaufman (far left) presents a citation of merit from Borough Presidnet Diaz with (l-r) Hajdin Alijaj, Esad A. Rizai, Professor Paul Palombo, Dr. Hasan Ademaj and Dr. Bajram Doka.Photos by Miriam Quin

Juan Antigua of Councilman Ritchie Torres’s office (l) and Aleksander Nilaj,
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Steve Kaufman (l) and Esad Rizai.
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Faris Hulaj plays music.
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(l-r) Sali Bolloz, Paul Palombo, Ardiana Maldkli and Lendita Hoxha.
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(l-r) Enver Lajqi; Dibllor Lasqi, 2; Kade Leniqi Lajqi; Vezir Ademaj, 9; Avni Karakushi; Fjoralba Ademaj, 6; Xhelfidan Ademat; Gentian Ademaj, 8 and Shaqir Ademaj.
Photo by Miriam Quin