It was initially an unwritten code of law that, for centuries, strictly governed social behavior and everyday life in almost all albanian settlements. Leke dukagjini was allegedly the first who codified the kanun in the 15th century. There is only one kanun since the ancient times commonly referred to the kanun of leke from which six later variations eventually evolved, categorized according to the area, the personality and their time of origin. Dukagjini shqip radio albania listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts.
Although researchers of history and customs of albania usually refer to gjecovis text of the kanuni as the only existing version which is uncontested and written by leke dukagjini, it was actually incorrect. Apr 14, 2016 kanuni i leke dukagjinit projekt nga x2 gjimnazi i shkencave natyrore xhavit ahmeti gjilan prof. Nov 21, 2012 kanuni i leke dukagjinit the code of leke dukagjini this is the old albanian code of leke dukagjini albanian. Radio dukagjini is a segment of the dukagjini corporate which had began regular transmission from 16. Feb 05, 2017 the kanun of leke dukagjini is the most famous and comprehensive compilation of albanian customary law.
The kanun or doke is a set of traditional albanian laws. He also evoques the kanun in his novel komisioni i festes english. A contemporary of skanderbeg, dukagjini is known for the kanuni i leke. It also updates research directorate publications available in irb regional documentation centres and on the irb. Leke iii dukagjini 14101481, mostly known as leke dukagjini, was a mysterious member of the dukagjini family about whom little is known and who is thought to have been a 15thcentury albanian nobleman. During this paper will also try to address the very meaning of the word, where it is applied even today and why. For centuries it strictly governed social behavior and everyday life among albanians in different historical periods. Kanuni i leke dukagjinit the code of leke dukagjini responsibility albanian text collected and arranged by shtjefen gjecov. The beginning of their sovereignty goes way back in time, since they are the direct descendants of dukagjini. It is not possible to connect this person as being a relative of any other member of the dukagjini family. Radio dukagjini was created in 1999 with center in peja and prishtina. Kanuni i skenderbeut also known as the kanun of arberia albanian.
These tribes were never completely subdued by the ottomans. At the bookstore dukagjini you can buy and order only one book. The kanun of leke dukagjini is not the only collection of traditional albanian law that exists. The law of lek dukagjini kanun was named after leke dukagjini who codified the customary laws of the albanian highlands. Libri i trete martesa nye i njimbdhetet percaktimi e mendyret e marteses. Kanuni i leke dukagjinit albanian edition 9781499126006. This kanun sets up the rules, upon which the culture is based, focusing on the concepts of honor, like hospitality and besa, and the topmost of the society, is family. Translation memories are created by human, but computer aligned, which might cause mistakes.
Kanuni in english swahilienglish dictionary glosbe. Leke dukagjini and the history of kanun by juan gonzalez on prezi. Nov 11, 2014 the kanun is a code of law, attributed to leke dukagjini, a 15th century nobleman known as the angel prince, and upheld by the tribes of northern albania. Ku mund te gjej libra te perkthyer ne shqip pdf ose epub. This magnificent edition, is an indispensable work for anyone who wishes to explore the history and traditions of the albanian people. A person with the dukagjini name was mentioned in a 77 document in dubrovnik, as nicolaus tuderovich duchaghi. Our radio devises and broadcasts from two studios, in pristina and peja.
Kanuni i leke dukagjinit pdf leke dukagjini, shtjefen. A special pleasure when you are within this environment is the enterier composed of several spaces and two galleries which offer you an unprecedented warmth which is conveyed by the music chosen likeable for everyone. Kanuni i leke dukagjinit eshte nje nga koded me te vjetra shqiptare. Stream live events, live playbyplay nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, college football, ncaa basketball, and premier league matches. The gjomarkajs have been, since april 7, 1939 and the advent of communism, the leaders of mirdizia. Lek dukagjini legacy familja gjon markagjoni fleta dera e. Kanuni i leke dukagjinit kanuni i leke dukagjinit, veper e shtjefen gjecovit ribotohet sipas botimit te vitit 1933 shtypur ne shkoder l i b r i i pare kisha artikull i pare. The kanun of leke dukagjini kanuni i leke dukagjinit was codified in the 15th century. Albanian writer ismail kadare evokes the kanun several times in his books and has it as the main theme in his novel broken april. Find out information about kanuni i lek dukagjinit. The code of leke dukagjini is a great cultural treasure, comparable to the chapters of the old testament. The kanun of lek dukagjini as the customary law of northern albania is the most unique aspect of this albanian part of society. The kanun of leke dukagjini kanuni i leke dukaginit is the most famous and comprehensive compilation of albanian customary law, applied by albanians in different historical periods.
Kanuni i lek dukagjinit ka patur shume te mira, ndersa te metat kane qene fare te pakta. The kanun or code of leke dukagjini is an extraordinary monument of albanian culture, essential for the understanding of all the northern albanians lands. The code of leke dukagjini by dukagjini, leke, gjecov, shtjefen, fox, leonard isbn. Dukagjini shqip radio listen free radio online live. Lek dukagjini legacy familja gjon markagjoni fleta. Dukagjini radio is a private commercial radio with 24 hours program per day in albanian language. A contemporary of skanderbeg, dukagjini is known for the kanuni i leke dukagjinit, a code of law instituted among the tribes of northern albania. The celebration commission, where kadare literally describes the monastir massacre of 1830 as the struggle between two empires. Dukagjini ne kohen e kaluar gjeografikisht perfshinte shale e shosh, puke e ikballe, mirditen, zhupen, malesine e lezhes, dhe nga ky motiv nje grup dijetaresh e quajne kanuni i lek dukagjinit sepse zbatohej ne keto treva e jo pse ate e ka mbledhur leke dukagjini i iii. Kanuni i lek dukagjinit article about kanuni i lek. Kanuni i leke dukagjinit, veper e shtjefen gjecovit ribotohet. Leke dukagjini eshte nje figure historike mjaft komplekse.
Both the kanun of leke dukagjin and the pajtimi i gjaqeve need to be understood as. Pleqt e pare nuk lshojn pegjet, porse keta jane ne detyre me dlire vedin, tui jau lshue pegjet e veta ne dore pleqvet te dyte te zgledhun prej sish. Shtjefen gjecovi author of kanuni i leke dukagjinit. Dukagjini burek in bronx dukagjini burek 758 lydig ave. I guess leke s word was more powerful than the pope. Albanian customary law as a habitus and its persistence in the suburb of tirana, bathore. Albanian law and nationbuilding ora oxford university. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ky liber prezanton nje vlere te kultures dhe historise shqiptare. Today, when we summarize the work of dukagjini radio, pleasantfully state that we succeeded. It s been said the pope at the time had threatened leke with excommunication because of it. Kanuni i le ke dukagjinit the code of leke dukagjini this is the old albanian code of leke dukagjini albanian.
It has the biggest audience in kosovo and the region aswell thanks to the new internet technology its listened even in diaspora. Nov 28, 2012 closing lecture by dr robert elsie on albanian canonical law, on the second day of the symposium albanian language and culture. Leke dukagjini per kanunin dhe leken ne shqip dhe anglisht. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With albanias increasing aspiration for joining the eu, the claim of the albanian. Thankfully, leke codified it with its clanfis justice system. Dec 29, 2019 find dukagjini burek in bronx with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Cfare thote kanuni i leke dukagjinit per femrat, fejesen. Shtjefen gjecovi is the author of kanuni i leke dukagjinit 4.
The princes of dukagjini were one of the most powerful and most ancient noble families from albania. Madje eshte nje figure edhe e legjendarizuar, nese e pranojme kete. This place is situated in lac, albania, its geographical coordinates are 41 33 40 north, 19 38 31 east and its original name with diacritics is dukagjini i ri. The kanun was primarily oral and only in the 20th century it was published in writing. Sign up for facebook today to discover local businesses near you. Leke dukagjini per kanunin dhe leken ne shqip dhe anglisht 1. The kanun of skanderbeg is the closest in similarity with the kanun of leke dukagjini, and the latter is usually the most known and is also regarded as a synonym of the word kanun. Kanuni i leke dukagjinit, veper e shtjefen gjecovit ribotohet sipas botimit te vitit 1933 shtypur ne shkoder. According to gjon muzaka, the coat of arms of dukagjini family was a white eagle. Role of albanian institutions in the fight against blood feud. Mar 15, 2015 kanun, the albanian unwritten law abstract first of all in order to understand what is kanun we should say some words about its origin and purpose. The kanun of leke dukagjiniset of traditional albanian laws. Kanuni i leke dukagjinit the code of leke dukagjini in.