November 18 and 19, 2023 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the very First Edition of a Romanian Film Festival, St Paul, MN! The theme of this year’s film festival was: “Tales of Our Destiny”. The festival took place in person at Landmark Center, 75 West 5th street, St Paul MN 55102 on November […]
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October 29, 1-3 pm, room 326 Participants learned how to make a traditional Romanian mask and they made their own mask. The activity was free and open to the public of all ages on a first come first serve basis. Watch a video from this event created by our interns
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October 22, 1-3 pm, room 317 Participants learned how to paint a pumpkin with artist Gina Nicolae Johnson. This event was free and open to everyone, seats were on a first come first served basis. More about the artist: SUBLIME PAINTINGS – Home. Watch a video from this event created by our interns.
October 1, 2023 from 1 to 3 pm, North Gallery Thank you to everyone who participated in the opening of the Between Superstition and God – Life in a Romanian Village Exhibit on October 1st, 2022. We were honored to welcome Patrick Ledray, Honorary Consul, Minnesota. After one year of extensive research, including in the
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Every Sunday in September 2023 Every Sunday in September 2023, visitors learned about Romanian fall customs of the third season which are related to the fall equinox, the harvest, and fall fairs. The differences between the Agrarian culture of the land and the Shepherd culture intertwine, overlap and then separate according to custom.
Every Sunday in August 2023 Visitors learned about the most renowned Romanian landmarks and the history behind them every Sunday in August 2023.
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July 29 and 30, 2023 HORA was happy to be a part of the Chaska River Days, a celebration of our community diversity. We loved sharing information about Romanian people, traditions, landscapes and culture.
Presented Every Sunday in July 2023 Visitors learned about the traditions of Sanziene, Calusari and Caloian and what Romanian villagers do to call for rain and protect the crops from evil spirits. This event took place every Sunday in July 2023,
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July 18, 2023 HORA presented Nelu Lazar in his tour: Din vremuri de departe, din vremuri de demult. Born in Romania, Nelu Lazar (aka Jiby) had spent his childhood throughout Transylvania, as well as hiking the trails and peaks of Ceahlau Mountains ever since he was a toddler. Later on, he discovered Brasov. The city
May 21, 2023, 4-5 pm, Room 430 HORA presented Romell Alaman, free live music event, no reservation needed. Romell Alaman, is a Romanian folk music singer songwriter artist. As noted by Stereo Stickman magazine, he brings “fine introduction to acoustic and honestly crafted Romanian Folk music.” His musical passion tracks back to the college years in Brasov
