Every Sunday in April 2025 from 1-3 pm Every Sunday in April from 1-3 pm we delved into the vibrant traditions of Easter. Visitors discovered the art of painted eggs, a cherished custom where eggs are decorated with intricate designs using various techniques such as dyeing, painting, and even applying gold leaf. These beautifully adorned […]
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February 23, 1-3 pm, room 317 Mărțișor is the Romanian name of a tradition celebrated at the beginning of spring, in the month of March, and the name of the associated object made from two intertwined red and white strings with hanging tassel in Romania and Moldova. The word Mărțișor is the diminutive of marț,
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Every Sunday in February 2025, 1-3 pm Among other celebrations, February was the month of Lupercalia, the Roman holiday of purification, from which St. Valentine’s Day originated. Visitors joined us every Sunday from 1-3 pm in February to learn about Dragobete, the Romanian version of Valentine’s Day. Celebrated on February 24, Dragobete is a traditional
February 16, 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm We were absolutely delighted to take part in this yearly event organized by Ethnic Dance Theatre and Landmark. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together with so many different cultures and celebrate the rich diversity that makes our community so vibrant. The event was filled
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February 2, 2025, 1-3 pm Participants eagerly gathered to join artist Gina Nicolae Johnson in an engaging step-by-step painting workshop. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for attendees to explore their creativity under the guidance of a skilled artist. Gina Nicolae Johnson, known for her vibrant and expressive artwork, shared her techniques and insights, making
Every Sunday in January, 1-3 pm Wonderful opportunity given for all to hear about Romanian winter holidays and traditions. Every Sunday in January from 1-3 pm, attendees learned about our intricate dances, the significance of masks, what we put on our holiday tables and how we welcome the new year.
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April 11-25 We were happy to partner with MSP International Film Festival this year and provide you with a discount code for the 4 Romanian Movies in the lineup. Working Class Goes to Hell Director Mladen Djordjevic (Co-production with Romania) Saturday, 04/13 @9:15 pm Tuesday, 04/16 @9:40 pm Without Air Director Katalin Moldovai (Co-production with
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February 25, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm Mărțișor is the Romanian name of a tradition celebrated at the beginning of spring, in the month of March, and the name of the associated object made from two intertwined red and white strings with hanging tassel in Romania and Moldova. The word Mărțișor is the diminutive of marț, the old folk name for
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February 18, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm HORA was happy to participate in the Mosaic Festival of Ethnic Music and Dance event organized by Ethnic Dance Theatre. We loved meeting a lot of different ethnicities and celebrating diversity.
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Special Event: January 14, 1-3 pm, Room 317 Thank you for joining us for an introduction to pottery glazing workshop on January 14, 2024 with artist Darrel Trulson. Watch a video created by our intern video team lead by Andrew Pana: Gallery
