Polenë (Korçë)

Polena is a village in Albania, located in Korçë County, in the Voskop Municipal Unit.

Sights and cultural heritage

Polena is characterized by its predominantly Albanian Orthodox community. The village is the site of the Transfiguration of Christ Orthodox Church.[1]

The village is also known for its spring-welcoming rituals, namely Llazore and Rusica, preserving elements of pre-Christian fertility and agricultural rites. These rituals, practiced from past to present, are deeply rooted in the village's Albanian Orthodox traditions and are primarily performed by women and girls, who play a central role in maintaining and transmitting them across generations. [2]

References

  1. ^ "Transfiguration of Christ Orthodox Church, Polena, Albania". Orthodox World. 2025-10-15. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  2. ^ Arapi, Dorina (2025-09-30). "The Rituals of Llazore and Rusica in the Village of Polena (Albania) between Past and Present". Národopisná revue. 34 (3): 175–187.
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