Hunza, self-proclaimed descendants of Alexander the Great, visit the Republic of Macedonia

09.-17.07.2008 A high delegation, led by Prince Ghazanfar Ali Khan and Princess Rani Atiqa of the Hunza people, who are self-proclaimed Macedonians and descendants of Alexander the Great, a fact passed from generation to generation for 23 centuries, pays a visit to Macedonia on Friday. The princely state of the Hunza is currently part of Pakistan, former Persia, and the place of their residence is, according to historic data, the most eastern point of the kingdom of Alexander of Macedonia. Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, Archbishop of Ohrid and Macedonia, HH Stefan, and Skopje Mayor Trifun Kostovski are scheduled to meet with the delegation. Moreover, they will pay a visit to sites and towns throughout Macedonia, as well as attend the renowned Galichnik Wedding. The Hunza visit is organized by Macedonian Institute for Strategic Research.