Declaring a life of chastity
Published: 14 April, 2009, 09:16
The ancient Albanian tradition of becoming a 'sworn virgin' is still practiced by those who live in the remote mountainous areas of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro.
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Published: 14 April, 2009, 09:16
The ancient Albanian tradition of becoming a 'sworn virgin' is still practiced by those who live in the remote mountainous areas of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro.