The Dance of Osman Taka (Albanian: Vallja Came e Osman Takës), is a popular traditional dance of Cham Albanians, which has become widely known in Albania. The Dance is linked with Osman Taka, a Cham Albanian leader, who fought against Ottoman forces. This dance is an old Cham Albanian dance, but under this name its known only since the 19th century.
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