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Everything happens for a reason and good things do happen. I’ve witnessed many things in my personal life that have changed me and helped me grow. There’s much more to live and learn, but this moment in time I believe has changed us all and helped us see ourselves as a country that is free and ready to meet its challenges and obstacles just so it climb right up to the top and see itself as part of the group of nations that fully enjoy its freedom and sovereignty.
There’s no words that can describe the feeling you get when people walk by and talk loud and clear about NEWBORN and its meaning to Kosova. My father said - “This sculpture marks the independence of Kosova.”
Yes, the Declaration of Independence was signed by the members of the parliament of Kosova on February 17, 2008 around 4pm. On the other side of the town, people had a chance to sign that same Declaration through the NEWBORN Sculpture.
Typography above typography, this art piece marks the beginning of a new era in the history of people of Kosova, and I mean getting chills is not enough. Dropping down and recklessly yelling out unarticulated sounds could be well enough the exhilaration you get from this.
I salute all who worked on this and those who made it come to life by signing it.
Cheers.
Fisi…having a meltdown after the touchdown and Feeling Good.
While my colleague Valoni describes about the ongoings in the capital city of NEWBORN state Kosova, in Prishtina, I am going to counter-report for the celebrity events in the second most important city of Kosova, my hometown Prizren.
Although in almost every edge of the land festivity activities were present today, each part had prepared something special on their own way.
People mobs who went out to celebrate today with the whole nation were astonishing. From the population that gushed on the roads, proper movement virtually was made impossible. Cheerings, music, national dancing, fire-works, inscriptions, sutures, everything looked wonderful. Dressed up in various ways, covered by national flags, characteristic two-color hats, with national turfs on heads, old and youth, men and women, attended today in the downtown of the city, in Shadervan to be more exact, marched through the roads and all around the city.
Everything emerged it’s beauty, but above all, the most spectacular ones actually were the presence of persistent and inexhaustible smilies in people faces. Everybody seemed to be so overjoyed.
Even the cold weather didn’t keep them away from celebrating the most important event, so long expected, this unforgettable day that was pinned today on each ones mind, the day to be remembered within all generations, a footprint in history.
Everyone surprised with something unique on his/her own, nevertheless, the most impressive surprise was the appearance of the longest national flag ever seen. With a height of 3500m carried from nearly 1200 persons it began from the suburban part of the town and was lifted and waived until to the monumental complex of the Albanian League of Prizren. It was amazing, hilarious, indescribable, not only exciting but also emotionally very touchy.
To get a closer understanding at what I’m talking about see the jam for your self and get shocked (foto credit to Amir.S).
Finally, among all other beauties I managed to get a shot of this beauty too. A picture is worth a thousand words, a wonder that speaks for itself. She reminds me of Shote Galica.
NEWBORN is here. As we were all lined up trying to unveil this amazing sculpture in downtown Prishtina, people were anticipating its appearance throughout the day. Thousands of people lined up from early on just to wait up until 6:30 in the afternoon to witness this great moment in history.
Michael Buble’s “Feeling Good” started playing as everyone awaited the climax. I personally thought that people would respect the nicely lined-up barricades along the sides, however as soon as the helium-filled yellow balloons flew way up in Prishtina’s cold night sky - the masses jumped over the fences just to sign the letters with black permanent markers. Not even three-meter long letters could stop people from climbing way up and making their mark. As far as I go - I placed a mark symbolizing my love for someone (let me keep that personal).
For me NEWBORN represents not only the independence, but my own rebirth as well. I feel refreshed by this event and I know many touched upon this chilling effect - Rebirth & Resurrection.
Many years from now we will look back on this day as the day that marked our new beginning. A beginning that proved to be an amazing feat for all.
I salute all those who participated one way or another. I was as close as I could ever get to the Prime Minister and the President of Kosova through the NEWBORN sculpture. It’s a amazing rush!
What’s the feeling you get when you’re witnessing a day in history that will be talked about for generations? It’s an emotional rollocoaster that gives you wings to jump recklessly up and down with a great hope for the future.
We’re here and we’re doing it !!
Camera…Action !!, originally uploaded by Newborn-Kosova.
God is in the details !
We’re finally here and we’re getting closer to the big event. For me this is the best part - the preparations. It’s a festivity on itself. The celebration is the climax, the catharsis, or whatever else that makes it sound great.
Interviews…phone calls…screams…laughs…it’s all what’s happening now.
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