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are undergoing the process of ethno-identical Greecization, while
those in uSA are consolidated as a distinct community, as well as
in romania or other european countries.
regarding the Albanian Aromanian identity we can distinguish the
division between those who consider themselves:
1. The Aromanian ethnic identity (rămăni) a separate, connected often
with the romanian;
2. the Greek vlahofoni ethnic identity (the result of an active
propaganda from Greece, including socio-economic and political
incentives);
3. (gubleari) Albanians are considered the younger generation and
they assimilate linguistic groups.
Ethno-cultural situation in our days
– More and more Aromanian associations were established after 1990,
at Korça, tirana, Vlora, elbasan, pogradec, Divjaka, Selenicë. the majority
is expressing the idea of Aromanian existence in ethnic minority, claiming
cultural, political, educational and religious rights.
– there are publications in tirana and Korça, there have been published
some books by local authors in Aromanian dialect. there is an attempt of
getting closer the romanian literary Standards.
– Different tV or radio broadcasts are not constant, but only for
periodic attempts at Korça and tirana, and for mediatization of folklore or
other kind of events.
– For the last 15 years there have been made efforts to teach optional
courses in Aromanian in schools from Korça, Divjaka, Selenice, Vlora.
– there are two churches where services are officiated mainly in
Aromanian, at Korça (with Aromanian church status) and Divjaka.
– Currently there are several Aromanian organizations in Albania, the
oldest being “the Aromanian Society” located in Korça. there are already
listed some periodicals, first of all the “Brotherhood” newspaper. Many of
the Aromanian students attend their classes at the romanian universities.