# Gjergj Fishta commemorations in Lezhë

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gjergj-fishta-commemorations-in-lezh
> Updated: 2026-10-24T18:37:03.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Lezhë hosted several activities to mark the 155th anniversary of the birth of Gjergj Fishta, a prominent Albanian literary figure. The commemorations included the fifth edition of the Gjergj Fishta literary prizes, which recognized various works in poetry, prose, and translation from across Albanian-speaking regions.

During the period of commemoration, a statue in the center of Lezhë dedicated to Fishta’s masterpiece, ‘Lahuta e Malësisë’, was vandalized. Local reports suggest the act may have been carried out by a group of youths involved in a protest. The incident has prompted calls for accountability and raised broader concerns regarding the protection of national cultural heritage and historical monuments.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Lezhë monument of Gjergj Fishta vandalized

A statue of Gjergj Fishta's work, ‘Lahuta e Malësisë’, was vandalized in Lezhë during the poet's 155th birth anniversary celebrations.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lezh-monument-of-gjergj-fishta-vandalized

### 2026-10-22: Gjergj Fishta commemorations and literary awards held in Lezhë

Lezhë celebrated the 155th anniversary of poet Gjergj Fishta with literary awards honoring 83 works and discussions on preserving Albanian cultural heritage.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gjergj-fishta-literary-awards-and-monument-vandalism-mark-155th-anniversary

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