The Albanological Institute of Pristina has organized a scientific roundtable honoring folklorist and Professor Dr. Zymer Neziri on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

At the event, Minister of Education and Science Hajrulla Çeku praised Neziri as one of the key figures in documenting, preserving and promoting Albanian spiritual heritage.

Çeku highlighted Neziri's decades-long work on the Epos of the Kreshniks and Albanian oral tradition, describing his contribution as invaluable to Albanology and national culture.

He also highlighted the collection of the Epos of the Kreshniks, which contains more than 100,000 verses collected across five Balkan countries.

“Professor Neziri is a distinguished scholar and one of the key pillars of the documentation, preservation and affirmation of our spiritual heritage. His many years of work with the Epos of the Kreshniks, a collection consisting of over 100,000 verses from five Balkan countries, and the Albanian oral tradition constitute a valuable asset for Albanology, culture and our heritage,” Çeku said.

Meanwhile, Albanological Institute Scientific Secretary Adil Olluri praised Neziri's contribution to collecting, studying and promoting Albanian epic poetry.

Olluri said Neziri had dedicated his life to Albanian folklore and spiritual culture and had served as an inspiration for younger generations of researchers.

During the ceremony, Neziri also received the “Ali Lajçi” Award from the Club of Intellectuals and University Professors in recognition of his contributions to science, education and culture.