Sunday, January 4 & 11
HORA Romanian Cultural Center at Landmark Center, Room 319
A Seasonal Exhibit at the HORA Romanian-American Cultural Center
Visitors were invited to step into the heart of Romanian winter traditions at the Romanian American Cultural Center through a cozy and evocative exhibit celebrating the rich heritage of Romanian caroling. This seasonal showcase welcomed guests to explore the deep cultural roots, spiritual symbolism, and communal joy woven into the practice of colindat—Romania’s beloved caroling tradition.
Through music, traditional costumes, and artifacts, the exhibit traced how caroling served as a vessel for storytelling, resistance, and renewal across generations. Visitors discovered how villagers once traveled from house to house, singing blessings and tales of hope, and how these customs continue to echo in Romanian communities today.
Whether guests were familiar with Romanian culture or encountering it for the first time, the exhibit offered a warm experience of how music connects us across time and distance. The event invited everyone to listen, learn, and let the voices of winter carry them into the spirit of the season.