Speaker Haxhiu Visits Photographer Hazir Reka’s “Coming to Light” Exhibition

Albulena Haxhiu, Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, today visited the personal exhibition “Coming to Light” by photographer Hazir Reka.

The photographs focus on the years 1988–1989, the civic demonstrations, the miners’ strikes, and a people who, according to Speaker Haxhiu, even when their institutional voice was taken away, knew how to express themselves with persistence, revolt, and dignity.

One of the most important parts of the exhibition is the historic Trepça miners’ strike. According to the Speaker of the Assembly, those men, deep underground, raised high the conscience of an entire country, becoming the voice of Kosovo in the days when freedom demanded courage, sacrifice, and resilience.

“This exhibition is evidence and documentation of the resistance and sacrifice of many generations in Kosovo’s journey toward freedom and state-building. Hazir Reka’s photographs serve as a valuable archive of our collective memory, reminding us of the importance of preserving history and honoring those who contributed in the decisive moments of our country,” Speaker Haxhiu emphasized.